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[03_SLT]

Hi everyone. I am a first time truck owner and looking for a little advice. Got myself an 03 quad cab 4wd and trying to figure out the first thing to do with it. After reading many many posts there is a lot more to lifting than initially thought. Basically looking for any friendly advice i can get before i made any stupid decisions. Im looking for a little bit more clearance and who wouldnt want to put some bigger tires. As far as i know the truck is stock (ill know more here in a few days.) Just wondering on rake and leveling as well as body vs. suspension.

Ill definitely post a picture here in a day or so. Any advice is welcome. Thanks for looking.

 

[1500ram12]

Body lift will give you the clearance for bigger tires and still give you the stock ride quality and price is reasonable. Some say a leveling kit stiffens the ride I've never noticed a dramatic change in ride quality and will be your cheapest out of the 3. Suspension will obviously be the most expensive but will give you great a ride clearance for bigger tires and more ground clearance. Suspension lifts will also cost the most to install. Body Lifts and leveling kits can be installed in a couple of hours with basic hand tools. You will need a c clamp for the leveling kit. Suspension will take a weekend depending on how mechanically inclined you are. Hope this helps you out.

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[03MopaRamman]

Good Info! Welcome... Mines an 03 too, 35's on stock rims. 1/4 inch spacers, 1" body lift, 2 inch leveling, 2" rear (HD Leaf springs) 3/4" rake overall (I Tow).

 

[03_SLT]

thanks for the info guys. after looking around i think i want to go with a 3 inch suspension lift. thoughts?

 

[Zachohs]

just go a 5" from rough country if you're going suspension, mine rides smooth, my sig isn't up to date on the pic yet

 

[inktoxicated]

i got 08 1500 6 inch zone lift bilstein shocks/struts 35s on 20s. lift feels great so far. only part that suck was the weight of the 35s definally kills the balls of the truck 4.7

 

[03MopaRamman]

thanks for the info guys. after looking around i think i want to go with a 3 inch suspension lift. thoughts?

Pretty sure thats Not Available in the 03 4x4 as I been looking at options for a few years now and quit cause I am as High as I wanna go but you could do a 3" BL but I am not a Fan of it. There are 2 or 3 Kits available for the 03 and price from 11 to 1600 bucks approximately (4/5 or 6"). BTW 33's will fit with a 2" level and stock rims which was my first set-up.

 

[03_SLT]

Hey thanks for everyone's input. Like you said i am finding it hard to find suspension lifts, only a few are made for the 03. Money kind of being an issue in regard to that. Not really sure i wanted to go as high as 5 inches. was kinda hoping for 3ish.