Front end lower

[2012RAM1500RT]

Want to lower my front end on my 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD around 2 inches. Has anyone done it to give advice between lowering spindles vs springs. Not interested in physics, psychology, geometry. I just like the looks of the front end a little lower than the rear. Any knowledge will be appreciated.

 

[1SloRam]

I used belltech 2/4. Springs and stock shocks, needs an alignment, but looks killer and ride isn’t much stiffer than stock. Lot of guys swear by the spindle drops, but I’ve only ever used springs. I guess it comes down to budget and preference. I do have an issue with rubbing on full lock, sport 20’s on 275/55’s. Every truck reacts differently, some do not rub at all. Good luck!

 

[2012RAM1500RT]

I used belltech 2/4. Springs and stock shocks, needs an alignment, but looks killer and ride isn’t much stiffer than stock. Lot of guys swear by the spindle drops, but I’ve only ever used springs. I guess it comes down to budget and preference. I do have an issue with rubbing on full lock, sport 20’s on 275/55’s. Every truck reacts differently, some do not rub at all. Good luck!

Ok, so you used springs and front end alignment and that was all. Thanks

 

[beebop]

Also pick up a pair of MOOG K80337 front swaybar end links from your local parts store. These are for a FORD pickup, but I promise they will not hurt your Rams performance! I've got them, and also had them on my 2012, both lowered 2"F, 3"R with springs. They're shorter than your stock links, and will bring your front swaybar back closer to level after you lower the front end. And like 1SioRam stated above, finish up with a good alignment.

 

[Wild one]

Want to lower my front end on my 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD around 2 inches. Has anyone done it to give advice between lowering spindles vs springs. Not interested in physics, psychology, geometry. I just like the looks of the front end a little lower than the rear. Any knowledge will be appreciated.

Dropped spindles are easier to install,then drop springs

 

[beebop]

Dropped spindles are easier to install, then drop springs

I've read that drop spindles push the front wheel and tire out some. Is this true of all the available brand spindles, or just certain brands? And if so, out by how much?

 

[Wild one]

I've read that drop spindles push the front wheel and tire out some. Is this true of all the available brand spindles, or just certain brands? And if so, out by how much?

They move the wheels out roughly 3/8" on each side. I'm running narrowed drop spindles on my 4X4.They've been narrowed 5/8". My buddy owns a machine shop,so he narrowed the spindles and caliper brackets for me for a decent price.The 4X4's run just under a 1/4" (0.20" ) wider front track then the 4X2's do.
295/45/20's on the front, 305/50/20's on the rear,on the stock 20X9" sport rims