I'm thinking about 2" coil spacers on mine. I saw an earlier post about how to install them, but I have a couple more questions. Does the spacer install change the alignment of the front end? Do I have to change the shocks? If so, any fairly cheap ones that will fit?

 

No, should not require a realignement since your not touching the camber settings on the control arms. Also, if your spacers are only 2" like most, that's not really enough to warrant an alignment. Doesn't hurt to get an alignement periodically anyway though.

For shocks, it depends on how high you go. If it is a 2" coil spacer, stock shocks will work fine unless you are a hardcore off-roader, then you should get some rated for a 1"-3" lift. 3" coil spacers would be too much and would really max out your stock shock.

 

well ive always sed with any lift you should replace your shocks there usally not to expensive and real easu to do wen you are outtinf the coil spacers in. unles you have just replaced your shocks recientley id get some new shocks to match

 

I have 2" spacers and I didn't replace my shocks. But when I need new ones I will most likely get larger shocks.

 

what about new shocks in the back with a 2 inch lift? does that matter as well?

 

When I did my 2" lift with coils for the front and add-a-leaf in back, I put new shocks up front when I put the coils in, but due to time issues, I left the stock shocks in the rear for over a month after installing the AAL. The stock shocks were fine with the rear add-a-leaf (which gave me about 2" in the rear).

 

i would say anything over 3 inches diffinately needs longer shocks.. 2 inch should be fine, front and back. if you find a 2 inch spacer kit that has shocks then you probally do need them. im not sure i have a 3 inch and they just came with front shocks, but the rear was just a 1.5 inch lift. either way, 2 inch is fine.. 3 or more get new shocks

 

Thanks guys!

 

ive heard the stock shcoks for the rams crap out after 20000 miles..(i got an offroad so i think i have different shocks then a standard slt etc.). i replaced mine and made a bit difference in the ride...

so if yo do lift your ram..and you got the cash..it might not hurt to swap them out... i got an awesome deal from 4wheelparts.com .. got 4 procomp shocks for 120 i think..free shipping and i got a free steering stabalizer and 5 free boots of my choice of color... they always have deals like that

 

yah like i sed there not that expensive minaswell change em out while your at it especially if there stock or if thay have been under there for a while youll get a bit better ride (becuse they dont half to go down as far before hitting pressure) but they dont "half" to be done like if your straped for cash or just put in new ones