what kind of lift is this?

hades300zdrivesaram · Sep 2, 2014

So I just bought this truck really cheap. The girl I got it from said it's a 7"lift How can I measure to know for sure? And does any one recognize this type of lift ? Is it worth keeping? Or should I buy a whole new lift kit?

I'm worried cause the front drive shaft is angled so
Much.

it binds when I engage the 4 wheel drive
And makes a "knocking noise" When the joint pinches

I think if I lower the front 1 inch it might solve that issue but I don't know how or what kind of lift to google. Or if I need to just buy a 6" lift. All feed back is appreciated. Thank you for your help.

Johnn123 · Sep 2, 2014

Bad pinion angle on front, dont use 4wd right now. To cure that angle you will need an indexing/clocking ring for the t-case. No doubt it binds when you engage it. You can also remove those coil spacers and probably cure the problem.

Looks like an alright kit, I see 5" springs in the front, and 2" coil spacers. Not really a problem, but it isnt recommended to stack lift springs and spacers. Most get away no problems though. Short control arms should not be on a lift that big IMO, id look into a long arm set up. Got any shots of the rear? Need to see pinion angle on rear diff, as well as if its lifted with blocks or leaf springs before I recommend anything else.

Nice truck congratz on your purchase.

BBartow · Sep 2, 2014

^+1 on all that.

Yeah once you get into 7" Sus. lifts you have to deal with more sh*t. I'm also curious whats going on in the rear. Enjoy those Dunlops while they last.

dodge dude94 · Sep 2, 2014

Ugh..yeah, I'm with John, ditch those spacers. It looks like the truck has a Cali-lean anyway.

Johnn123 · Sep 2, 2014

OP honestly removing those front spacers would do your truck a world of good.... You wouldnt even have to deal with the C-arms then.

kpd12 · Sep 2, 2014

Agree with the other guys here. Removing the coil spacers should help tremendously with a number of issues to include the front driveshaft binding. Post some pics of the rear when you can.

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hades300zdrivesaram · Sep 2, 2014

Ill get more pics soon. And yeah that spacer will be gone.

hades300zdrivesaram · Sep 2, 2014

Ill get a rear drive shaft pic soon.
And did these models come with front and rear lockers?

hades300zdrivesaram · Sep 2, 2014

More pics if the rear lift blocks and drive shaft.

dodge dude94 · Sep 2, 2014

That looks like a 3in lift block, so it's likely that it's actually was a 5in lift originally.

hades300zdrivesaram · Sep 3, 2014

Is this the 2" spacer on top of the coil? Want to remove it in the morning. Just not entirely sure how, this is my first lifted 4x4.

kpd12 · Sep 3, 2014

hades300zdrivesaram said:
Is this the 2" spacer on top of the coil? Want to remove it in the morning. Just not entirely sure how, this is my first lifted 4x4.

Yes that metal spacer on top of the spacer is what you want to remove.

Maybe this will help a little...
http://www.fatbobsgarage.com/instructions/Dodge_Ram_4WD_Instructions.pdf

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MoparMagic'00 · Sep 3, 2014

also stacked blocks in rear have been argued good vs bad... sure you will get input on that as well

Stangshcky12 · Sep 3, 2014

You will need a stock isolator ring to put back in when you take out the spacer
something like this
TGC: 94-01 Dodge Ram 1500 / 94-13 Ram 2500/3500 4x4 Extended Stud Ring

hades300zdrivesaram · Sep 3, 2014

Any suggestions on what to do with my rear?

dodge dude94 · Sep 3, 2014

Ugh...that's a problem in that you've got longer springs up front, but blocks in the back, so you can't take the block out without giving it a horrendous Cali-lean. I'd either try and find some proper lift springs for it or take the blocks out and have them welded together nicely.

hades300zdrivesaram · Sep 3, 2014

I almost wanna just buy a whole new lift kit, instead of screwing around with this. Does any one make a 6" lift kit for these? Do fast I can only find 5" or 7"

BBartow · Sep 3, 2014

You don't need a new kit. Take off the coil spacers and you're fine. Later, when you have the cash you can get new leaf springs for the rear.

dodge dude94 · Sep 3, 2014

^This. All you need is rear springs.

hades300zdrivesaram · Sep 4, 2014

Do you recommend any particular brand

what kind of lift is this?

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