Hey all.So I have a 2000 4x4 durango 4.7l slt...I need new tires and want something a little more aggressive.I also want to lift it a bit.While looking around I figured i would stick with 32" tires and a 3"body.Would it just be better to go with a 5"suspension since i want to do all shocks anyway?Also I notced i have no springs,can i get shocks with springs,and does shock length matter?Thanks for all the info.

 

the 4x4s have a torsion bar suspension which eliminates the springs that you are used to seeing in the front end, i believe the shocks for these trucks with springs on them are heavy duty, or high load handling shocks, not at all necessary for normal driving or off-roading. if you lift the truck far enough yes you likely need longer shocks, for a body lift however no change will be necessary, the stock length will be fine.

 

swewet thanks for the reply.would a 3 in" body and 32" tires be good for most offroadidng or is there a better reasion people go 35 and 6"lift?.

 

most people on here start off with a 2" torsion shackle lift which is the easiest cheapest lift, and then add a 3 inch body lift, the best way to get lift is to do it by suspension lift because it gives you the most benefit (increased ground clearance ect), however ANY lift will raise the cg of the vehicle and make it alot easier to roll over during normal on-road driving.

i havnt seen too many (if any) durangos with 35inch tires, they would too much strain on the cv axles up front so most people go with 33x12 and use the 2inch t/s lift and a 3 inch body lift.

 

perfect sounds good!cant wait.thanks for the help all!will post pics when done!cheers!

 

For the record, if you do end up doing any sort of lift where it requires a new/longer shock absorber, I'd highly recommend either Rancho or Bilstein 5100's as the shock absorbers.

 

i was gonna go ranch,now the 5100 series do they come in different lengths or one size fit all?just asking cause some guy has two back never used on kijiji i was looking at(was for his jeep).thanssk

 

The Bilstein 5100 series does come in two different lengths. Basically there's one set of shocks for up to 2 inches of lift, and one that's for up to 6 inches of lift. IIRC, there's also one line that's for longer than 6 inches, but don't quote me on it.

 

The Ranchos also have an adjustable series (RS9000 XL). However, they cost about 50% more. Rancho RS5000 series should do the job though. If you go with the Ranchos, make sure you get the right ones, I think Jeeps use a slightly different shock. If his are not the right shocks,I have a new set of rear RS5248 taking up space in my garage if you're interested.

 

I am interested but live in canada,ontario..