This is my very first post, and I have an idea that i have never seen anyone mention or say HAS or HAS NOT worked. To begin, I have a 1993 D250 and like a lot of 2WD owners i want to lift it without converting to a 4x4, without simply buying a new truck, and doing as much as i can without breaking the bank. I built and installed a 2'' body lift for it about 3 days ago (total cost= 10.14) ... I have considered MOOG springs, and coil spacers, but my idea seems like it would work. To lower a 2wd first gen, you simply use B-Series lower arms, due to the lowered spring bucket you see a 3-3.5 inch drop. Now, couldn't the same be said in reverse? Raise the Spring Pocket location on the Lower Arm and thus wouldn't it apply a suspension lift.. moderate increase ... 2-2.5 inch?

 

I am new at this forum...do not know where to start. My problem is with my 1990 dodge power ram le250..every once in a while when i hit a small pot hole on the road..my whole front shakes like the whole front of the truck is going to come apart..it is very scary and i am afraid that one of these times, something terrible is going to happen..i am a retired heavy equipment mechanic.. I jacked the front end up of the ground. And checked my tie rod ends and upper and lower ball joints..and can not really find the problem.i am at a lose...any help would be appreciated.

I am sure i am overlooking something..

Thanks, al

 

I have a D150 and did a super lift 2" leaf block kit with Rancho RS9000XL shocks in the rear (had to order a separate set of u-bolts as the kit is made for the 4wd that already has a stock leaf block) and coil spring spacers in the front. haven't decided which shocks to use as i am waiting for replacement ball joints because all mine are shot. here is a pic with the 2" rear done

 

Im surprised a moderator hasn't relocated this post yet... Next time, please start a new thread, rather than posting on someone else's post. It tends to de-rail their original question. Welcome to the forum though! You unmistakably have worn steering components. Search "Dodge Death Wobble" on your favorite search engine, and you will see this is a very common problem. Although it may not seem like any individual steering/suspension parts are too heavily worn, the wear of all of your front end components combined, can add up to drastic slop/movement. If each part has only 1/16" slop, all together you could have as much as half an inch of movement or so. For cost-effectiveness, start with the most severely worn, and work to the least. Good luck, and keep us posted!

 

No need to reinvent the wheel. Spacers are easy and cheap. Keep it to 2" or less for ball joint articulation. Here's a link for a typical model. The application is for a 94 Dodge 1500/2500 2WD (not 4WD). Usually come with little shock bolt spacers. I put a set on my 85 RC 2WD. Fit was no problem. Be sure to use coil spring compressor tool for safety. It makes installation a heck of a lot easier too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HV2KEG0/ref=pd_aw_sbs_2?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1