I recently installed the DAYSTAR 1.5" leveling kit on my '96 2WD. While I'm pleased with the looks, I'm not impressed with the change in ride quality (much harsher).

So I was wondering if I could put a body lift on my truck that would a) lift the truck 3" and b) level the front end as well. Then I could remove the polyurethane donuts from DAYSTAR and return to a better ride.

 

Nope, its either or. The Daystar kit raises the front suspension to match the factory rear height. So just a body lift with no leveling will still have the rake, just 3 inches higher. One alternative would be install 2 inch drop shackles, then install the body lift. The rake look the Rams' have is suspension, not in the body.

 

yeah, i have drop shackles on mine and there was no change in ride quality, im fixing to put on 3" lift springs in the front tho......

 

Whoa WHO IS THAT DAKOTA!??! HUBBA HUBBA!

 

g/f......

 

So you guys are basicly lowering your trucks just to lift them? Why not just run the leveling kit with the body lift and get more lift out of it...

 

Weldor I agree 100%. But the OP complained about a harsh ride.



Dakota.... very nice my friend

 

the only reason i have the shackles on back, is that i originally planned on lowering it, after i get my front lift springs on, i will then decide if i want the back put back to stock or go with a prerunner look.....even with the 2" drop in the rear, my front is still about 2" lower

 

did you put in longer shocks??? for the exrta 1.5 in?? if you get longer one it will ride better

 

yeah, people tell others that stock shocks are good for 2" lift, but i think you need longer ones anyway, esp. if yours are the same ones that rolled off the assembly line