2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

leaf spring question?

Old Jul 18, 2010 | 02:31 PM
  #1  
shanec706's Avatar
shanec706
Thread Starter
|
Rookie
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: North West Georgia
Default leaf spring question?

I have a 2000 ram 1500 4x4 and wonder if 2500 or 3500 rear leafs will fit? i dont do a lot of towing, but when i do i dont want it squatting too much. also to those of you who have read my last couple posts i still havent fixed the abs light problem. as i said before i had the truck painted a month or so ago and they only removed the hood and bed. when i got it back the radio had a lot of alternator interference noise. any ideas as to where my loose ground is? ive replaced every speed sensor etc. there is, and have decided that it HAS to be a bad ground.
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 03:28 PM
  #2  
jasonw's Avatar
jasonw
Site Moderator
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 8,374
Likes: 28
From: Sioux Falls, SD
Default

2500 or 3500 springs will not fit without some modifications, as they are wider springs. 1500s had 2.5" springs, the 2500 and up had 3" springs, IIRC.

Not saying it can't be done, because it has been, but you'll have to modify/replace how your springs are mounted.
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 03:29 PM
  #3  
sk8erdude's Avatar
sk8erdude
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 316
Likes: 0
From: Raonoke, IL
Default

the springs wont work, 1500 springs are 2.5'' wide and 2500/3500 are 3'' wide. if you really wanted to have 2500 springs you'd ahve to cut and weld and all kinds of stuff

you beat me to it jason
 
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 02:39 AM
  #4  
shanec706's Avatar
shanec706
Thread Starter
|
Rookie
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: North West Georgia
Default

thanks for the info guys. i figured those leafs wouldnt work, its just my luck.
 
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 02:51 AM
  #5  
chrscurrier's Avatar
chrscurrier
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Louisiana
Default

I have air bags in the rear to level it out when towing, works well & the ride is smooth. Not sure how much it cost to install, came with the truck when I bought it used. Sure is a nice option though.
 
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:27 PM.