Suspension Lift Kit 1995 2WD 1500
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07-02-2010 | 01:45 PM
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Yes, I agree, there isn't anything wrong with lifting a 2WD. If your going with the Prerunner look, spindles would most likely be your best bet IMO. They do keep your original geometry, and they also widen your front wheel stance 2-3". But from what I remember seeing, Doetsch spindles allow stock rims? Check their website and verfiy. www.doetsch-shocks.com. Fabtech also makes a very large or mildly large lift kit. You can get a total of 6.5" of lift with one of their lift kits. The mild kits give you 3", consisting of either Upper Arms and Springs, or Spindles. Combine the two, and you get the 6.5" Ultimate Lift. Keep in mind these are not "race" ready suspension lifts. A little offroad fun wouldn't hurt, but an all out desert run might not be a good idea. IF your looking for looks and some functionality, look up those two companys, if your looking for a real longtravel kit, something like KORE would be your answer.
Rancho no longer makes that lift kit BigRed had mentioned earr. The last person to post that he had just installed that same kit, purchased it back in 07. I had been looking for the same kit, but Rancho claimed it is no more.
There are plenty of us 2WD's that have a perfectly fine time playing in the sand and mud. If you can get through mud and crap without needing 4WD, you know your good
Rancho no longer makes that lift kit BigRed had mentioned earr. The last person to post that he had just installed that same kit, purchased it back in 07. I had been looking for the same kit, but Rancho claimed it is no more.
There are plenty of us 2WD's that have a perfectly fine time playing in the sand and mud. If you can get through mud and crap without needing 4WD, you know your good
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07-02-2010 | 02:57 PM
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My Expedition has a "lift", is 2WD, and it would fly on by anyone here off road..
OP, as far as 2WD check out AIM industries.(If you can even find them anymore) They had a midtravel front kit for our Rams. It was uppers and lowers, not sure what spindle it used.
Whatever you do don't do spacers. If you are on a budget and just want look but not functionality, go with Doetsch lift spindles. They are in the shop down the street from me and they make good stuff. Pretty good prices also.
Don't let these 4wd fanboys ride your nuts, most of em' have no idea what a properly equipped truck with longtravel can do!
Hit me up if you have any questions, I build suspension for a living and can lend you more info.
OP, as far as 2WD check out AIM industries.(If you can even find them anymore) They had a midtravel front kit for our Rams. It was uppers and lowers, not sure what spindle it used.
Whatever you do don't do spacers. If you are on a budget and just want look but not functionality, go with Doetsch lift spindles. They are in the shop down the street from me and they make good stuff. Pretty good prices also.
Don't let these 4wd fanboys ride your nuts, most of em' have no idea what a properly equipped truck with longtravel can do!
Hit me up if you have any questions, I build suspension for a living and can lend you more info.
I have Doetsch tech spindles..I love em. They work great offroad and you only have to trim your lower control arms a little around the ball joint end.
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07-02-2010 | 02:57 PM
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07-02-2010 | 04:06 PM
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Yea I said something about the rancho and just looked at the site I saw it on before and it looks like they discountinued it
Yea both 2wd and 4x4 have their advantages the biggest difference I have noticed is getting out of a hole that you have to climb out of is were the 4x4 trucks show what there made of, as long as it slopes out slowly us 2wd do ok and its hard to get up speed going through a trail with trees on both sides then you end up like my friends bronco with busted up doors and panels
Yea both 2wd and 4x4 have their advantages the biggest difference I have noticed is getting out of a hole that you have to climb out of is were the 4x4 trucks show what there made of, as long as it slopes out slowly us 2wd do ok and its hard to get up speed going through a trail with trees on both sides then you end up like my friends bronco with busted up doors and panels
