Rear Level Pros Cons?

[SkippyDD12]

Hi everyone,

New to the forum and Rams in general. After a lot of reading up on the front leveling option, I have opted to stay away from that and have started looking at leveling the truck by lowering the rear instead, as I like to be a little different from everyone as well, as it seems everyone lifts the front where I am.

I am wondering if I can just buy 2 inch drop springs for the rear and keep everything else stock without issue? I am looking at the maxtrac 2 inch drop springs. Does anyone run these and have any input? I have searched the forum and no real luck, lots of differing opinions. The truck will be on road in 2wd 95% of the time.

Truck is a 2013 quad cab with the hemi, 4x4.

Thanks! (apologies if this is posted in the wrong spot)

 

[Midnight Storm]

I did springs only in my 16 4x4 and no issues at all.

 

[BrBlack]

Con- not low enough. lol!! kidding.

You'll be fine with a lower springs in the rear to level it out. Would suggest Air Lift helper bags for when you have weight in the truck or towing so it does look sacked out.

 

[SkippyDD12]

Con- not low enough. lol!! kidding.

You'll be fine with a lower springs in the rear to level it out. Would suggest Air Lift helper bags for when you have weight in the truck or towing so it does look sacked out.

Awesome! Thank you. I was thinking about rear bags as well. I’ve read that some times people’s axles shift a bit when lowering the rear, is this only when doing a full kit or any lowering?

 

[chris52010trx4]

Con- not low enough. lol!! kidding.

You'll be fine with a lower springs in the rear to level it out. Would suggest Air Lift helper bags for when you have weight in the truck or towing so it does look sacked out.

eventually thats how you feel haha

 

[nowukno]

I just happen to have these for sale.....

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/rear-drop-coil-springs-mcgaughys-44055.165850/

 

[Salty Ram]

I just happen to have these for sale.....

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/rear-drop-coil-springs-mcgaughys-44055.165850/

Perfect timing for @SkippyDD12! And, a fair deal as well.

 

[BrBlack]

Awesome! Thank you. I was thinking about rear bags as well. I’ve read that some times people’s axles shift a bit when lowering the rear, is this only when doing a full kit or any lowering?

Not totally sure if the axle moves when only doing a rear level, my guess is yes but i have no experience with that. I added a stronger panhard bar in the rear anyway because i have a sickness thats cured with truck parts.... In all honesty the panhard bar did make a world of difference and was worth it when towing.

 

[Dalt10]

I dropped mine with 2" rear drop springs. Everything else is stock. Drives the same. Towed the large Uhaul trailer from Orlando to Jacksonville recently without a problem. Had 4 wheels and tires in the bed too.

 

[SkippyDD12]

I dropped mine with 2" rear drop springs. Everything else is stock. Drives the same. Towed the large Uhaul trailer from Orlando to Jacksonville recently without a problem. Had 4 wheels and tires in the bed too.
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That’s not bad at all! What springs did you use?


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[Graygoose]

Yup did my 2011 just a rear 2" drop, drove perfectly then added 22's

 

[SkippyDD12]

Yup did my 2011 just a rear 2" drop, drove perfectly then added 22's

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Love that look! I think that’s the route I will go


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[Dalt10]

I used McCaughys. Easy to put in. Just unbolt bottom shock push down the axle and switch them out.

 

[BlackOps6]

Yup did my 2011 just a rear 2" drop, drove perfectly then added 22's

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What tire/rim combo is that??

Thanks

 

[Graygoose]

What tire/rim combo is that??

Thanks

KMC Slides 22"

Nitto 420S 305/45/22

No rub.

Drove like new.

 

[BlackOps6]

KMC Slides 22"

Nitto 420S 305/45/22

No rub.

Drove like new.

Thanks

 

[Graygoose]

Thanks

anytime!

If I ever do another 4th gen, I will probably go this route again, drove so nice.

 

[Dalt10]

KMC Slides 22"

Nitto 420S 305/45/22

No rub.
Drove like new.

Looks great. Rims 22 x 10? Back Space and offset?

 

[Wilmer]

If you are going MaxTrac, I suggest using the 3 inch drop rear springs. Adding 1000HD AirLift bags while you have it apart. I have the 2in MaxTrac drop rear springs and 1000HD airbags. With 0 or less than 5psi in the bags, there is still a rake, the 2inch drop springs gave me less than 2 inches, more like 1 and 5/8 inches, over time probably 1 3/4 but still a noticeable rake. Get the 3 inch rear drop springs, install the AirLift 1000HD bags, if it goes below level, you can always add a little air to keep it level .

With the 2 in drop springs from MaxTrac, and with the AirLift 1000HD bags, I have had a payload of 2400 lbs. At 50psi (max psi), it dropped 3 inches, and my truck was sitting level.

 

[Jessica Smith]

What about ride quality and bumpstops? I'm looking to keep the vehicle as squishy and comfortable as possible, but wouldn't mind the rear loading be a little lower and the aesthetic appeal of leveling.

My other concern is that I was reading that with 2" F/ 4" R, that you can end up with various issues including wobble at high speeds (80mph+). Would no front drop and 2" rear drop still have the same issue because of the axle angle, since its still a 2" difference front to rear compared to stock?