OK, while we're all talking about suspension and lifts, how about a fix to the dreaded "Dodge Lean"? I noticed the other day my truck is leaning a bit more. Is there a band-aid for this? Replace all the springs on the driver's side? What's the recommended route?

 

I would simply convert it to right side drive, then it'll balance itself out! Lol.

Mine was doing the same thing. And I am taking a break, to mess around on the forum , from fabbing up my lift. That will def solve it for my. Don't know of any band aid fix tho.

 

There's been a few threads in this section that discussed this in the past. It seems most of the problem is in the rear springs.
A "band-aid" fix might involve having a new bottom leaf made with some extra arch (but not like an AAL). Superlift makes a 3/4" inch weld in front spacer that goes on the lower front spring cup.

 

I was referring more to the rear, but the whole thing is just sketch anyways. Look at the angle of the driveshaft. That's just ridiculous. Not to mention their silly little kit is basically just relocating the rear suspension.

Total wagon status. Sketch.


Replace both springs. Never replace individual springs/packs.

 

I don't know what "wagon status" is, but the shackle flip has been around for a long time as a method for lifting Rams. It does flex pretty well actually, but i'm sure there are others that would work better, all depends on what you want to spend I guess.

 

A pack can be built for under $100 if you know where to look. Do it right.

 

Do it right? What is wrong with a shackle flip?

 

Well seeing how these consumer lift compaines goals are to keep the ride as close to stock the shackle flip is a great idea because it doesnt change ride, its not supposed to add flex it is supposed to add lift, yea there are better ways to make the suspension better for offroading but that is not the goal of the lift in this case

 

Anybody know how much lift you can run on stock brake lines? I've got a 5" kit on now and I'm wanting to pull the 5" coils for some 7" ones and put a 4.5" block in the back instead of the stock 3". So really only lifting the back another 1.5".

 

Jack up the front end of the truck, support it on the frame, so you have some good air between the ground, and the front tires. Have a buddy stand on the tire. (carefully, it WILL roll....) see how much brake line you have left. If you can bounce the tire such that it is limited by the brake line, you need new ones, or, limiting straps to prevent the suspension travel from ripping out the lines.