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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Default 2500 springs on a 1500 4x4...

here is a link to a table that sorts out which spring is which... I did this mod and got 2.5" of lift in the front.

http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/springs.htm
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Id have to disagree with the 2500 coils. If it is a V8 2500 or a 2500LD very little or no lift will be gained
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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I think you only get the lift if you use coils from a 2500 V10 or 2500 Diesel. Ride would be pretty stiff I would think though. Also, the amount of lift would probably vary depending on how much the used coils you are swapping in have sagged.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Id have to disagree with the 2500 coils. If it is a V8 2500 or a 2500LD very little or no lift will be gained
you must not have had 3/4 ton coils then... when I did mine, I measured 2.5" of lift.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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I would believe it if it was a V10 or diesel 2500 but the gassers dont provide that lift
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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Default RE: 2500 springs on a 1500 4x4...

I dont know what they came out of, the tag on them IIRC was indicating #023 on the list. all I can say though is my change in height was ~2.5" as measured at the top of the wheel well. The ride was definately stiffer.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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uhhhhhhh yeah they do my 2500 is easily 2.5-3 inches higer in the front then my old 1500, both gassers, if you dont know what your talking about then dont make speculations.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:05 AM
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Default RE: 2500 springs on a 1500 4x4...

Out of curiosity, are the rear leaf springs interchangeable as well? Or are they a different width and/or length?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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no the rear leafs are wider, 3" vs 2.5" IIRC...
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:43 AM
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uhhhhhhh yeah they do my 2500 is easily 2.5-3 inches higer in the front then my old 1500, both gassers, if you dont know what your talking about then dont make speculations.
Ya know, you're right I havent a clue what Im talking about. But Im sure you're an expert.
lets see some of your technical answers in threads
"yeah your fcked, sorry man, this is the reason i got the 5 speed."
"cant say i have ever seen a teal dodge ram, lol"
"its all east stuff i have no formal training in mechanics"
"the best thing you can do is buy the chilton"
"and you wouldent know i was in second unless i told you."
"flowmaster for sure"
"all fun and games till the tranny blows."
"yeah it looks horrible man"


Listen tard

I have experience with it and know people that have tried it.

Do a search on pavementsucks.com
You'll see the same answers I give.


have you put 2500 springs in a 1500?
Thats what we're talking about. If you havent then go put your safety helmet back on and go sit in the back of the short bus.

 
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