lowering 4X4

[DaKing]

I have a RAM RC 4X4 that I would like to lower a little. Going for an SRT type look.
Truck will get a fully built 426 HEMI engine, among other performance stuff. The 4x4 part will be used in racing.

I see only 2 options to lower the front. "drop spindles" and "torsion keys". I don't want to go too low, so I'm leaning towards torsion keys. But, if I go with drop spindles, what ones do I buy? I can't find any listed for 4x4s.

The rear, Im thinking axle flip? Is that the normal lowering solution? Will the frame need clearance if doing an axle flip?


Shocks, what size of shocks should I get? Any part numbers for lowered trucks?


Thanks



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[PartTimeHero]

They do make kits for the 3rd gens 4x4s, I think Mcgaughys. I remember Trup dropping his silver one many moons ago. The spindles should do a 2" drop and yes on the 3rd gens a axel flip is pretty standard for the 4" in the rear. I have never messed with torsion keys but if you want a rake you will want to either take the front down 3-4" or find another option that only drops the rear 2-3". A 2/4 drop will be pretty close to level. At least my 04 is

 

[PartTimeHero]

 

[DaKing]

Thanks Part Time Hero

I was looking at that ground force kit. The issue I have is the "bolt on" spring under brackets. I would rather have welded brackets, due to the HP of the 426 engine.

I can get new spring perches for $40.

The "torsion keys" can be had for $40 also. At least ones that claim to lower. Was going to ask if anyone used just "torsion keys" from ebay that lower 1 to 3".

so all that is left is the shocks. I figure ~$50ea?

I just cant see spending $1000 bucks for what amounts to $400 in parts I can buy individually. I did contact them to see if they would sell just the keys and shocks. They said nope.

 

[charonblk07]

I would do the rear flip kit and front torsion keys. I did the GF flip kit on my '07 with the ported Eagle heads, cam, and a 175 shot and had no hooking issues with that set up.

 

[CorDog009]

I used the McGaughy's spindles because I needed to change out balljoints anyways. 2" puts my cv shaft angle pretty much level.

 

[2quic4u]

I will eventually be doing the same to my ‘04 as well. Was going to use shackles, but from what i have read, its reccomended to remove the rear overload springs as well. Seems the shackles alone do not lower the rear enough.

Belltech sells leaf springs that provide a 3.5” drop for the 02-05 regular cab, does anyone know if they will work on 4wd? Of course their website only shows rwd

Im thinking that along with their shocks will bring the truck down where i want it, and if need be i will lower the front by turning down the stock keys. Truck sits roughly 2-3/4 inches higher in the rear currently

 

[2quic4u]

Anybody?