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Is this a stock "off road edition" suspension

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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I bought this truck with this suspension in place and the guy said it was a stock off road edition lift.I somewhat believe that it is not quite stock but being new to dodge 4x4 trucks and not having another to compare it to I am relying on some help to figure this out.

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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I'd wait for more input on it, but I think it has a leveling kit in the front.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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that is not the off road package. the big cups on top of the front spring are not stock, the offroad springs are longer, hense not needing the cups. the rear. the stock leaf springs, have 4 leafs, that has 5, you have a helper spring in there. that is what gives you the lift in the rear. as to what company it is from,,, no idea but it is not the offroad set up
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Looks to me like you have coil spacers and lift blocks.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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thats what I suspected.Are the blocks stock or aftermarket also?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by firemedic0135
thats what I suspected.Are the blocks stock or aftermarket also?

Blocks are usually aftermarket. Dealerships and 4x4 companies would recommend adding leaf springs.


What size are your tires?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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35x12.50
reason I ask about the blocks is I saw an off road at the junkyard that had blocks like that under the leafs
 
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Originally Posted by meanwhitemopar
that is not the off road package. the big cups on top of the front spring are not stock, the offroad springs are longer, hense not needing the cups. the rear. the stock leaf springs, have 4 leafs, that has 5, you have a helper spring in there. that is what gives you the lift in the rear. as to what company it is from,,, no idea but it is not the offroad set up

the truck is in fact an off road edition truck btw I just didnt know if a previous owner had put a spacer on it
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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You can check with some of the other guys but I don't think 35's fit under stock suspension.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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me either,another thing that made me think there was something else to this suspension.
Dont get me wrong btw there is nothing wrong with the suspension now. I just wanna know what I have so when I put more lift on (if I decide to) I know what I am working with
 
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