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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Hey guys. I have a 96 Ram 1500 4x4. Asking what you guys think Ill need to complete this build correctly. I am getting 5" lift coils, a drop pittman, and 3" add a leafs in the rear tommorow. I already have 2 inch blocks. Do you guys think Ill need longer brakelines?

Also in terms of gearing, I have the posi-traction 9.25 geared to 3.9:1 according to the underhood sticker. You think ill have enough power to turn 35-36" mud tires? (5.9 magnum stock no power mods)

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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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You are going to need longer control arms...... with re-located frame brackets. You are also going to need a drop bracket for the track bar. Longer brake lines would be a good idea as well, I don't know how much lift you can get away with on the stock lines. Probably need a dropped pitman arm too.

You may find that buying the parts piecemeal is more expensive than just getting a full kit.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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add a leafs suck i got a set of 4in aal and they only brought my rear end up 2 inches
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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yea youll be able to turn 35's no prob. ive got the same gearing and i run 35's above 100 mph and i got some pep off the line
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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Man this doesn't sound promising then. I may just grab some headers and a flowmaster 44 and worry about lift later lol. Im trying to start making the truck a little more unique. Would love to have that mopar race sound where you fire it up and people jump hahah
 
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