Im thinking about putting a set of 2500 front coils in my 99 1500, How much more lift can I expect,is it going to ride like crap, Has anyone done this and what can i expect. Thanks in advance.

 

I believe it gives you 2-3 inches and it will ride like a 2500 not as soft ...I have 2500 springs in my 1500 and its a bit bouncy but I think my shocks are bad you will need add a leafs or blocks in the rear because the 2500 springs are wider than 1500 I believe. add a leafs give a stiff ride...mine do.

 

The V8 springs will net a little less lift than the V10 or Diesel springs (my truck gained just over 3" with the diesel springs, the V8 ones are usually around 2").

Ride stiffer? Oh yeah! But, get a nice shock like a Bilstein and it will ride just fine (but yes, MUCH stiffer than stock).

And like Augiedoggy stated, the rear springs don't just swap out because they are wider, so an add-a-leaf is the easiest fix. Don't add another block on top of the stocker.

 

Thanks guys for the response, Stroken

 

Hey anyone know where I can get a front coil springs from a diesel or V10? I will then add a leaf in the back to lift the truck a little. I have been looking locally and can't an used one or online right now.

BTW will my stock shocks max out doing this little mod?

 

Junk yard for the coils. I have some off road edition coils if you want them. Buy new shocks.

 

http://rockauto.com/

 

yea I've been checking junkyards...just no luck! :| are the off road ones the same as the Diesel or V10 ones?

 

I would bet there close. Rick how thick are those coils?

 

oh! I thought I read or asked or whatever most of this information...but it was so long ago!

Thanks!