2" Rear Drop/Level on RC SWB

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MOPAR78

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I've searched several threads on this subject and have read a lot of good information. I'm seeing a lot of variables on actual results and I'm guessing it has to do with the rear weight difference between Quad Cabs & RC SWB. The conclusion I'm coming to is to do 3" lowering springs with air lift bags and onboard compressor to assure I get it leveled and can keep it that way when towing or loaded down when hauling stuff.

I would appreciate some feedback on/from RC SWB 4x4 1500 Rams (mines a 2014) that have this set up and what you all are using.

Thanks in advance!
 

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I have a ground force 2/3 with core 4x4 control arms, adjustable panhard bar and Durango air bags.

My truck corners well and can tow if needed
 
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I have a ground force 2/3 with core 4x4 control arms, adjustable panhard bar and Durango air bags.

My truck corners well and can tow if needed
Sounds like a nice set up. I could not run that on mine with the 37" tires up front.

Do you have a links on adjustable bar and air bags?
 

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I have the GroundForce 2" rear drop kit, spring and shocks.
Trucks drives awesome. I don't tow anything, so I can't report on that. 2016 Ram Sport 4X4, rcsb.


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Looks good!

I looked at their site and it looks like part #91213, springs and shocks. Your not running any bags?
nope, it never had bags
 

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Looks good, subtle. Is yours a 2WD? And if so, any issues with driveshaft clearance? I know some of the more aggressive kits require a notch in the cross member.
No issues with driveshaft, no need for notching until you get lower than 6” in the rear, maybe 7” but you need to cut tabs off the rear axle housing to get that low. Only real issue is when you drop 4” in the rear you screw with pinion angle, some adjust it with relocation brackets for control arms, some don’t care and run it that way.
 

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I'm working on a 3/5 drop and ordered a set of Timber Grove CRM bags that replace the factory coil springs. I opted not install an air compressor but may do so down the road. I ordered the no cut/bolt in 6" drop kit and had a 1" spacer cut out of HDPE to give me my 5" drop. This will allow me to drop another inch in the rear if I want to do so later...
You can use their Factory Level kit to get the drop you're looking for...
I am waiting on some custom front upper control arms before I install everything...

https://timbergroveenterprises.com/0920-ram-1500-crm


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Looks good, subtle. Is yours a 2WD? And if so, any issues with driveshaft clearance? I know some of the more aggressive kits require a notch in the cross member.
sorry I missed this, yes, 2wd and no issues.
 
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