Need rear suspension help!
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Need rear suspension help!
Can anyone tell me what 3/4 ton rear leaf suspension pack will fit into a 2000 Ram Wagon with a 109.3" WB? I know this is not the proper forum, but I the van forum has nothing but questions and people discussing busted parts, of which I don't yet have any, yet. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Usually not without some modification to the the points where the leaf springs will attach to the vehicle frame. 3/4 ton leaf springs are wider than their 1/2 ton counterparts.
Usually not without some modification to the the points where the leaf springs will attach to the vehicle frame. 3/4 ton leaf springs are wider than their 1/2 ton counterparts.
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Ah, I see. So most likely the simplest option is to add a leaf to my existing setup? Can anyone recommend a better, best, or easier way to go about beefing up the rear suspension? Anyone recommend a decent aftermarket leaf-spring kit? I want to do some interior conversions that will increase the weight in the rear by quite a bit, and the van is gonna see a fair amount of off-road use getting to and from some remote areas. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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if you want lift and stiffer ride - add a leaf or two to your spring pack. you might need longer u-bolts and center pin.
if you want to add weight capacity - but not add height or affect unloaded ride quality - then put on Timbren rubber spring helpers. they replace your factory bump stops and add ****-loads of weight capacity.
I don't see the Van listed, but maybe its there.
http://www.timbren.com/
if you want to add weight capacity - but not add height or affect unloaded ride quality - then put on Timbren rubber spring helpers. they replace your factory bump stops and add ****-loads of weight capacity.
I don't see the Van listed, but maybe its there.
http://www.timbren.com/
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if you want lift and stiffer ride - add a leaf or two to your spring pack. you might need longer u-bolts and center pin.
if you want to add weight capacity - but not add height or affect unloaded ride quality - then put on Timbren rubber spring helpers. they replace your factory bump stops and add ****-loads of weight capacity.
I don't see the Van listed, but maybe its there.
http://www.timbren.com/
if you want to add weight capacity - but not add height or affect unloaded ride quality - then put on Timbren rubber spring helpers. they replace your factory bump stops and add ****-loads of weight capacity.
I don't see the Van listed, but maybe its there.
http://www.timbren.com/
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The Timbren product looks like a good deal, but I am looking for a bit of a lift as well. Sounds like adding a leaf is gonna be my best bet. I put in a track-loc and now would like to put a little more rubber in contact with the ground. As far as tires go, my options for going larger are kinda limited unless I can find a wider rim. Can anyone tell me if the 5 lug rims from the older ram pickups (98-03) will fit the van. I think the lug pattern is the same. The wheel is a couple inches wider, which is what I am looking for. I think those wheels were 16x8 (is that correct) compared to the 15x6.5 that are on the van now. Anyone foresee a problem with this? Thanks again.