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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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if i have a strait axel 4x4 2002 dodge dak can i put a 2002 dodge 1500 ram 2wd suspension lift on my truck, and if i do a sas swap from a ifs to a strait axel do i lose my 4x4?

is there any lift out there for a 2002 dodge dak IFS or strait axel?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Not trying to be a jerk here but if you're having to ask these questions then I'm not sure you should attempt a SAS yourself. SAS's involve a lot of work and fabrication skills (not saying you don't have them) But wether or not that lift would fit depends on how you set up the SAS suspension and if it's coils, coil over, or leaf springs. As far as loosing 4x4 no you wouldn't as long as you match gear ratios properly and connect it to the transfercase.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Lifting a SA is easier and cheaper you can either just get different longer coils. Springs suck on the front of a truck rides very rough id stay with coils
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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i know someone who will do the job for me, but ur completely right, im only 19 still learning the ropes, but where would i be able to buy a sas for my truck and whats better coils or leafs?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Ahhhh ok sorry if I sounded like a jerk just didn't want to make it sound like an easy job let you spend the money its going to take to get it going and then it never get done. You're going to need a driver side biased front axle and a matching rear. All of the ones I have seen used axles off of an older 70s f-250. As far as which is better the leaf sprung is going to be way cheaper and easier to fabricate but coil springs have better articulation and flex. It depends what you're going to be using the truck for.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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zanethan is right springs are easier but ride much rougher than coils do.
 
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