Lift spindles installed... Finally

[bloombloom88]

Still in the process if wrapping things up in the shop but these are the pics I have so far

The lift spindles are about 15 pounds heavier than the factory ones

Ill post more pics when I'm done with the alignment

 

[bloombloom88]

Completely level now. I know this sounds crazy, but the truck actually rides a little smoother now than it did before. Can anybody explain this?

 

[sausec17]

HELLLLLL YESSS!! So much better than using cheap ass spacers

looks good brother

 

[sausec17]

might ride better because of the wider stance? better handling

 

[bloombloom88]

Haha thanks bro. Actually, these spindles didn't push the wheels out at all.. I was kinda disappointed

 

[sausec17]

what? seriously!?
all the lift spindles that i have seen ALWAYS push out the tires at least 1"

I might go this route then, prevents using 1.5" wheel spacers on the rears to match the front

 

[bloombloom88]

Yeah at least the front and rear wheels will be evenly spaced out this way

 

[sausec17]

true that, well it looks good brother and helps maintain a factory ride. no bad angles, bad joints, etc. compared to spacers. always a better choice!

 

[bloombloom88]

Indeed sir. Ill end up doing 2 inch spacers once I get the new tires. Then a 1.5 inch body lift. At some point new upper arms with stronger joints

 

[sausec17]

nice! what size tires?

my next step is a 3" bodylift, so Ill be at 7" front & 4.5" rear. Im gonna try to run 37s. If not, I can add coil spacers to both front and back until i can clear them

 

[bloombloom88]

35s for me. I'm avoiding the 3 inch body because.. Well.. It only lifts the body lol. Being 2wd I want to gain as much ground clearance as possible

 

[Appauldd]

Can you please tell us all where you got the spindles from?

Thank you.

 

[bloombloom88]

Got em on eBay, sellers name is chassis_tech

 

[sausec17]

02 08 Dodge RAM 1500 2WD 3in Lift Spindles | eBay



(ignore the years. 2wd spindles from 02-12 are the same setup)

 

[Appauldd]

Awwww. Darn! Looks like they only work on 2WD.

Oh well.

 

[sausec17]

Awwww. Darn! Looks like they only work on 2WD.

Oh well.

bilsteins shocks are about the same price with an adjustment of 2.8" of lift

 

[bloombloom88]

bilsteins shocks are about the same price with a adjustment of 2.8" of lift

What he said. Haven't heard of a complaint yet from anybody on this forum that's runnin bilsteins

 

[Appauldd]

Guess I need to drop some coin on the Bilsteins.

I have spacers and now my front shocks squeak like rabid chipmunks any time I drive over semi rough roads.

 

[BAILEY1]

It looks awesome! Nicely done.

 

[bloombloom88]

Guess I need to drop some coin on the Bilsteins.

I have spacers and now my front shocks squeak like rabid chipmunks any time I drive over semi rough roads.

Yeah, your shocks aren't too happy right now lol