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Lowering a 4WD
#1
Lowering a 4WD
Hey all,
Yeah I know, out of the ordinary, but then again, that's usually who I am.
Want to do a 2-4 drop on the truck, it's a 2001 1500 4WD. I don't do off-roading with it, I don't need all the clearance. Who's done it, or who knows how to do it? All the parts and stuff I find are for 2WD trucks. So any and all help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Yeah I know, out of the ordinary, but then again, that's usually who I am.
Want to do a 2-4 drop on the truck, it's a 2001 1500 4WD. I don't do off-roading with it, I don't need all the clearance. Who's done it, or who knows how to do it? All the parts and stuff I find are for 2WD trucks. So any and all help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
#2
Probably aren't going to find any aftermarket parts for the front, but, any kit that will work on a 2by, should work on yours as well for the rear.
For the front, you could have custom springs made..... or, heat your current ones till you get the drop you want, or, simply cut out a coil or three. Watch that you don't stuff parts into places they shouldn't be though.....
For the front, you could have custom springs made..... or, heat your current ones till you get the drop you want, or, simply cut out a coil or three. Watch that you don't stuff parts into places they shouldn't be though.....
#4
#7
Yeah that makes a ton of sense....Ofcourse there isn't a huge shortage of 4x4s. But why hack up a perfectly good 4x4 when you could sell it, buy a 2wd and have money left over to spend on a nice drop kit? Not to mention it is easier to drop a 2wd. Throw an lsd or locker in the rear and you have a perfect winter truck!
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#8
Well I didn't say I didn't want/use the 4x4, I just don't need the clearance.
Thanks for all the suggestions! What kind of shocks, just regular lowing shocks or just new ones? I don't know much about suspension. I've got HD shocks on the rear, but I don't really haul heavy stuff anymore, all my shocks were replaced last year.
Thanks for all the suggestions! What kind of shocks, just regular lowing shocks or just new ones? I don't know much about suspension. I've got HD shocks on the rear, but I don't really haul heavy stuff anymore, all my shocks were replaced last year.
#9
measure at each wheel opening now do cutting and remove the blocks but leave the shocks on temp. until you measure the amount of drop then order your new shocks x amount shorter. I very seriously doubt there will a direct shock cross ref. to a 4x4 dodge ram lowered 2 inches in front so you may have to get in the parts book or shock website and search for them.