interesting...... and they install UNDER the spring? Most of the spacers I have seen install on top.... but hey, whatever works.

Go for full length aal's. They provide lift, without making the ride quite so harsh as the short fellers.

 

I'd lose the running boards, tint the windows, lift it about 3in and put some 33" tires on it. Paint the grill / bumpers black, and install some black roll bars. Aftermarket exhaust would be good too.

 

HeyYou what are full length AAL's and would i need longer shocks with the lift?
Jolly you are pretty close to dead on what I am going to do..debating on the rollbar cuz of tonneau cover I will getting someday,,My concern is blacked out front with dark green paint might have to have my kids photoshop that for me lol
I am running out of questions... but to save some money I wonder if the 33's would look good with my stock rims?? I'm assuming a 4wd add a leaf will be the same as 2wd....ok done with the dumb questions lol

 

AAL's (add-a-leaf) come in a couple different flavors. There are the short, fat guys, that give most of their lift simply because they are thicker..... they don't really affect ride that much while unloaded, but, compress the springs a bit, and holy smoke, it gets STIFF.

Another flavor is a short, not-too-thick, HEAVILY arched spring, that provides lift by forcing the stock springs into a steeper arc. They tend to make the truck ride pretty stiff unloaded, but, toss some weight in the bed, and it smooths out some....

The full length guys are significantly longer, stretch almost from eye to eye of the stock spring pack, and also provide lift by forcing the stock springs into a steeper arc. Being longer though, they aren't quite as harsh on the ride, and are pretty consistent throughout the load range.

Full length has always been my preference. (they also tend to sag less over time, than their shorter brothers. The first flavor, the fat guys, don't sag at all over time, at least, no more so than the stock springs would.)

Stock rims are kinda narrow, but, you could do some 285-75-16's on them without trouble. (basically, a 33X10.5 tire.) And, if you ever found some rims you like, so long as they are 16", you could just swap the tires over.

 

Thank you very much
I am impressed with the help and knowledge here..I have attached a link of a tire company which I have used in the past and was quite impressed with the quality of the product check it out give them a call to listen to there deal and cost is impressive
www.treadwright.com

 

Plus 1 on that... this is a very good 2nd Gen forum.

 

Well with everyons help I think I have come to a decent looking truck
1.Magnuflo Muffler to 4" tailpipe..(Model Magnaflo not sure) help
2.window tint 40% front 20% rear with earbrows
3. Remove Grannys running boards
4. Lift kit 3" coil spacer front 4" add-a-leaf rear..vendor help with leaf?
5. 285/75/16s Brand not sure but will have some aggressiveness to them. would the tires rub if I used my stock rims?
6. Rims..maybe if I can find some for sale (hint hint)
7. cold air Intake most likely K&N
8. Power tow mirrors from Ebay
9. Tonneau cover from access (when I can afford it
10. possible paint grill and bumper black (not sure how it would look with dark green)

that should look a lot better and if my girls say EWWW..heaven help them.

p.s. do I need longer shocks? and still looking for more if anything out there and if anyone has a vendor suggestions to anything love to see them and leads to rims for sale

 

Skip the cold air intake. It may *look* cool, but, it doesn't really do anything for you. A good, high-flow drop in filter will accomplish the same thing, for a tenth the cost.

For the AAL's, Check out top guns customz. They have a WIDE selection o' stuff.

Tire rub? I don't think so, not on a 2wd. The stuff that normally gets hit on a 4x4 simply isn't there.

Don't think you need longer shocks.....

And something else to consider: Debadge the truck. Remove EVERYTHING that is held on with two-sided tape. Much cleaner look. Also has the advantage of being almost no-cost.

 

I know this isn't a Dodge, but it's a dark green truck with a black grill, if you're interested in seeing how that looks:
http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/att...equest-023.jpg

 

^^^Tires, think about Coopers AT (All terrain). I'm running Hercules Trackers on the 99 and they spin in the rain no load and snow I keep it at home. K.