Should I be worried about my shocks?

[DC813]

I have been looking to lower my truck a bit with a spring only setup, but with the shocks being under a greater load, should I be worried about them failing much sooner?

Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2009-2014 2/4 Economy Drop Kit - McGaughys Part# 44052 - Mcgaughys Suspension Products

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[NYCruiser]

As long as the shocks are short enough not to jam I don't think they will be under any more load. They will still just dampen the spring, but in a different portion of their travel.

 

[DublDee]

^^^ x2

 

[DC813]

To jam? You mean fully compress?

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[NYCruiser]

Yup. If the shock is too long once you lower, you will need a shorter shock.

 

[DC813]

Assuming you know TONS more than me about the truck..... would I be okay if I dropped the front 2" and rear 4"? I wont be towing a giant boat or a trailer full of cattle or anything lol Just my 19ft bass boat. And no off road ramp jumping or anything.

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[jcs64]

you will be fine, your over thinking it

Mcgaughys kits are designed to work w/ stock shocks.

another option is their 2'' lowering spindles (keeps all the stock geometry). I have a set for sale in the wanted section if you wanted to check them out. Another member has said he wants them but I havnt seen any $ yet so they may still be available,


No matter what, you have to drop that truck, It will look SSOOoooo nice!


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