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Old May 17, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Default Quad Cab rear springs sit low

I have a 2001 4WD quad cab, and the rear end seems to sit low without any weight in it, and even lower when I load it up or tow a trailer. Is this an issue for anyone else? Debating if I should replace the whole spring pack or just add a leaf? Thanks.
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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Have you ever replaced them? How many miles?
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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could be worn shocks too
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Shocks are new. Rancho 5000. Truck has original springs. 201,000 miles.
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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yeah itd be springs lol. my dad just replaced his springs on his ram
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Anyone have a source for good leaf springs at a decent price?
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Oh, and would air bags be better?
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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how much abuse have you given the springs are they sagging equally on the left and right i would replace the springs and about 360 for the springs
https://www.dodgeparts.com/oe_parts_catalog.html
shocks have nothing to do with ride height unless the are seized up they only control the rebound rate of the spring
 
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