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RockinRam96 · 02-27-2014, 05:06 AM

So they are just OEM replacement half ton springs, correct? I imagine you have to get shorter than stick shocks.

I think I'll start by cutting my springs down. And go from there. I don't really wanna go to far and hate it. I'd like to get it as close to my dads 2wd as I can.

When you find a good set of shocks can you post info incase I end up going that route? Thanks.

Dieseltechtx · 02-28-2014, 09:07 AM

Love the snow picture top notch

95tdcummins · 04-02-2014, 05:39 PM

Raise it back up and put some nice tires on!

oldblue116 · 04-02-2014, 05:59 PM

I may have missed it but what model did you tell them for the springs. 4x4 or 2wd? I lowered mine by cutting the springs but not low enough. I went to the part store and asked for 1/2ton springs and they asked that question. I take it that your also on 1/2ton springs. Last but not least, how does your tires not rub? Good looking truck btw.

Kick Start · 04-02-2014, 06:26 PM

Half ton springs make it to bouncy in my opinion.

Lucky Jeff · 04-02-2014, 07:05 PM

how about 2500 hemi springs?

chad256 · 04-02-2014, 08:09 PM

They are 4wd half ton springs. The half ton springs are a little soft. I think some firm shocks could help combat the bounce, but I haven't tried any. I'm thinking about cutting down a set of stock 2500 springs.

6spdCR · 04-02-2014, 08:28 PM

I cut 1 1/2 coils from my stock 2500 4x4 springs. Lowered it 3 inches after settling and rides/ handles well with 5100 bilstiens.

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NELSON359 · 04-03-2014, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spdCR

I cut 1 1/2 coils from my stock 2500 4x4 springs. Lowered it 3 inches after settling and rides/ handles well with 5100 bilstiens.

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how much room do you have from the bump stop?

Lousypirate · 04-03-2014, 07:55 AM

neat

*TravisG* · 04-03-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lousypirate

neat

Put a lot of thought into that one didn't ya.

MattyMat · 04-06-2014, 11:49 PM

Doesn't look bad lifted but I do like the lower look a lot better IMO. In the older pictures with the cat stack, did you male that yourself or just buy it somewhere?

*zfaylor* · 04-07-2014, 06:19 AM

What is this the newbie post booster thread?

FWIW I lowered my truck this weekend. 3/4 of a coil cut off and remove the blocks entirely in the rear and it sits level and lowwwww. Front bump stops are an inch from the axle.

TWINS · 04-07-2014, 06:57 AM

Truck looks way better now. I don't mind a lifted truck but not more than 4 inches in my opinion. Losing the Moose Horns always helps too. And a stacks should only be on pull/drag trucks. Guess I go with the less is more look! Really like the color combo on your truck, looks sharp.

oldblue116 · 04-07-2014, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Jeff

how about 2500 hemi springs?

I just bought a set yesterday at a swap meet for $20. I will throw them in as soon as my motor is back in and will report back.

02-27-2014, 05:06 AM	#41
RockinRam96 Name: RockinRam96 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Shortsville, NY Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,699	So they are just OEM replacement half ton springs, correct? I imagine you have to get shorter than stick shocks. I think I'll start by cutting my springs down. And go from there. I don't really wanna go to far and hate it. I'd like to get it as close to my dads 2wd as I can. When you find a good set of shocks can you post info incase I end up going that route? Thanks. __________________ 05 Jeep Liberty CRD 11 Dodge 1986 Freightliner Cat 425

04-02-2014, 05:39 PM	#43
95tdcummins Name: 95tdcummins Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Upstate New York Member`s Gallery Posts: 12	Raise it back up and put some nice tires on! __________________ 1995 Twin Turbo 5.9L 800+HP 4x4 2500 Reg cab long bed BLACK BEAUTY!

04-02-2014, 05:59 PM	#44
oldblue116 Name: oldblue116 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2011 Location: Finleyville pa Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,203	I may have missed it but what model did you tell them for the springs. 4x4 or 2wd? I lowered mine by cutting the springs but not low enough. I went to the part store and asked for 1/2ton springs and they asked that question. I take it that your also on 1/2ton springs. Last but not least, how does your tires not rub? Good looking truck btw. __________________ 02 dodge ecsb. To have fun with. 01 dodge ecsb. To tow the 02 with. *Thanks to Mumau diesel*

04-02-2014, 06:26 PM	#45
Kick Start Name: Kick Start Title: Banned Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,173	Half ton springs make it to bouncy in my opinion. __________________ lilspoon SPiT Diesel Piss Excellence All possible because of UNICORNS Wampus Cat Diesel

04-02-2014, 07:05 PM	#46
Lucky Jeff Name: Lucky Jeff Title: Stock Sucks Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,784	how about 2500 hemi springs? __________________ Well, damn 98 Cummins - dead 77 Highboy - dead 02 Grand Cherokee - ummmmm? http://www.facebook.com/JBrentson

02-28-2014, 09:07 AM	#42
Dieseltechtx Name: Dieseltechtx Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dallas Member`s Gallery Posts: 21	Love the snow picture top notch

04-02-2014, 08:09 PM	#47
chad256 Name: chad256 Title: Lurkin Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oroville, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 103	They are 4wd half ton springs. The half ton springs are a little soft. I think some firm shocks could help combat the bounce, but I haven't tried any. I'm thinking about cutting down a set of stock 2500 springs. __________________ 98 12v. Back to stock. 97 12v Fresh Build. 10.08 @ 134 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqu..._as=subscriber

04-02-2014, 08:28 PM	#48
6spdCR Name: 6spdCR Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2011 Location: Somerset, MA Member`s Gallery Posts: 174	I cut 1 1/2 coils from my stock 2500 4x4 springs. Lowered it 3 inches after settling and rides/ handles well with 5100 bilstiens. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2003 Dodge QCSB 4x4,NV5600,TST box,TST box Flux3.5s VGT 60/74 overS475 compounds,SB3250 clutch,dual walbro pumps, dual CP3s,Banks intercooler, Lowered 3"front 4"rear, bilstiens, Nitto 285/75-16 Duras

04-03-2014, 07:55 AM	#50
Lousypirate Name: Lousypirate Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 22	neat

04-06-2014, 11:49 PM	#52
MattyMat Name: MattyMat Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2014 Member`s Gallery Posts: 13	Doesn't look bad lifted but I do like the lower look a lot better IMO. In the older pictures with the cat stack, did you male that yourself or just buy it somewhere? __________________ 02 QCSB\|268k\|Built Auto\|Full Manual Auto by Blacklist\|MVP~TST Comp\|DAP 7x.013\|S468 cast\|GDP Fuel Boss\|BD Rad\|4 EV2 Isspro gauges\|215 Ppump in the works. 8.0 @ 85mph....for now

04-07-2014, 06:19 AM	#53
zfaylor Name: zfaylor Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: P-TOWN!, Indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,024	What is this the newbie post booster thread? FWIW I lowered my truck this weekend. 3/4 of a coil cut off and remove the blocks entirely in the rear and it sits level and lowwwww. Front bump stops are an inch from the axle. __________________ 2015 half ton heavy chevy 81 Fairmont LS project Many yard ornament projects... North American Turbo

04-07-2014, 06:57 AM	#54
TWINS Name: TWINS Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 210	Truck looks way better now. I don't mind a lifted truck but not more than 4 inches in my opinion. Losing the Moose Horns always helps too. And a stacks should only be on pull/drag trucks. Guess I go with the less is more look! Really like the color combo on your truck, looks sharp.