Leveling by lowering the rear.

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KCJOE

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I have a 2021 Warlock, and from what I read, this truck comes from the factory with a .7" lift up front, and some taller springs out back. I don't intend to add larger tires, so could I accomplish a more leveled look by simply swapping out to shorter rear springs? If so, any ideas of what springs I'd need, and would any other work need to be done to wrap this up?
 

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I went the same route. Bought Pro Suspension 272920. To get my panhard bar level, I moved it up on the passenger side drilled new holes. I just ordered a Spohn adjustable bar and will be installing this weekend. Looks like my springs settled and my rear diff is off center by 3/32". Nick
 

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I did this exact same thing on my 2019 1500, the results were exactly what I was looking for.
 

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I also bought Pro Suspension 272920. Only issue I had was bottoming out from less suspension travel. I cut 1" off the rear bump stops but still bottom out on speed bumps. I have Firestone in-spring air bags to install. I also installed the Hellwig 7709 rear swaybar which really keeps the truck level on turns. I use the middle setting.
 

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I also lowered the rear 2” with a shorter spring. I’ve had absolutely no issues bottoming out or anything. Rides like stock, just looks better. Here’s a pic for reference.
 

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I also lowered the rear 2” with a shorter spring. I’ve had absolutely no issues bottoming out or anything. Rides like stock, just looks better. Here’s a pic for reference.
Obviously you're not running stock wheels and tires. What are you riding on? I'm looking to do this same mod to my 2014 but using the stock 20" wheels. I originally was going to level it by lifting the front like everyone else does but since I don't tow or go off-road I think lowering it will give me the look I want and improve the drivability some.
 

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On my 11 ram I lowered the rear by actually cutting the rear spring. I cut one and a half coils off the top and it was nearly perfectly level. I think 2 would've been exactly level but I was happy with the one and a half coil. Never had a problem with the suspension handling or wheel alignment. I did however add a set of air lift bags later when I started towing with it because the cut coil changes the load rating and my trailer gets pretty heavy with a couple big harleys in it. Other than towing I didnt have any issues
 

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Obviously you're not running stock wheels and tires. What are you riding on? I'm looking to do this same mod to my 2014 but using the stock 20" wheels. I originally was going to level it by lifting the front like everyone else does but since I don't tow or go off-road I think lowering it will give me the look I want and improve the drivability some.
Right, these wheels are 22x12 -51 with a 33x12.50 tire. Rear springs are the suspension superstore 2” drop springs.
 

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Lowering the rear is a great idea for levelling, less work to install and easy to get in and out of vehicle. i personally did like most and raised the front, i only did this because of winter and slight off road for clearance. I actually like being a little taller to than many vehicles, reason for having the truck i guess. I am taller, so getting in and out of truck is not a problem once i installed OEM step bars. Raising the front never affected drive-ability and it tracks very nice.
 

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On my 11 ram I lowered the rear by actually cutting the rear spring. I cut one and a half coils off the top and it was nearly perfectly level. I think 2 would've been exactly level but I was happy with the one and a half coil. Never had a problem with the suspension handling or wheel alignment. I did however add a set of air lift bags later when I started towing with it because the cut coil changes the load rating and my trailer gets pretty heavy with a couple big harleys in it. Other than towing I didnt have any issues
The load rating goes up when you cut a coil spring. Coil springs work on torsional twist,and start out as straight bar,when you cut the spring,you've effectively shortened the bar,and a shorter bar takes more torsional force to twist then a longer bar.Think of it,as clamping a 6ft piece of bar steel in a vise,and getting on the other end of it,with a big pipe wrench and trying to twist the bar,now shorten that bar by a foot or more,and try to twist it the same amount,it takes more force to twist the shorter bar the same amount as the longer bar.Thats a very basic laymans explanation,but gives you a basic idea of how a coil spring works
 
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Is anyone else having bottoming out issues, I want these springs but I want to be able to use my bed. If your bottoming out with no load….just imagine with one. Can anyone that has done the 2” lowering coils go down and measure how much suspension travelyou still have. A picture would be great too. Thanks
 
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