3rd Gen Durango 2011+ models

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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 12:18 PM
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Currently running them and you'll see 1.25" front and 1.625" rear.

perfect stance....

what are the wheel/tire specs?

do you have more photos? i checked your garage and it was empty.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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200 viper reps with stock size nitto nt420s. I'll upload some more pics this evening.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Uploaded some photos. 285/40/22
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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REAR GAP:



FRONT GAP:



SIDE VIEW:



Poor Quality, but you get the idea:

 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinK.
REAR GAP:



FRONT GAP:



SIDE VIEW:



Poor Quality, but you get the idea:

Most Durangos come with a self-leveling rear end accomplished with the shock absorber design. Did you have to change shocks when you changed springs or your Durango didn't have the self-leveling rear end?

Looks like you also removed the front lower valence.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:34 PM
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These springs are supposed to work with the load leveling shocks from my understanding and the lower valance is still there.

Load leveling shocks also would not explain why I have over 2 inches of drop in front when they are supposed to be 1.2 inches
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by redalty
Production now. Tried a few different sets and this was the finalized set. Stock size tires but wheels have more offset.
For the benefit of all of us in this forum and since you mentioned you tried different sets, can you provide the part numbers for the finalized set of front and rear springs. If available, be specific on which P/N goes up front and which P/N goes in the rear.

Also, I'm concerned about any effects on the rear load leveling shocks. JustinK. said no issues, but, do they still wok and maintain the new lower ride height when the SUV is loaded? Any change in ride comfort and stability?

My wife and I are older people and we would like to lower the stance of the D for easier entry into the cab. We bought the D after trying and testing several brands of SUV's, domestic and foreign - all of them in the size similar to the D had even worse conditions to get in and out and the D had the best offering for the $$$. We thought about running boards, but without the grab handles on the A-pillars, they would be kind of useless. The other more expensive option would be to convert to an air suspension system like on the Range Rover or the GL-class Mercedes Benz, where one could really lower the SUV for easier entry and exit. One could practically say that the DD and GL-class MB are "sister" cars.
 

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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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The only set that you can get are the ones they are selling on the site, no other options. The ones I tried previously were not production units and they won't be either. The road magnet setup is designed for use with the load leveling rear shocks only. When purchased they come marked front and rear.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 09:28 PM
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by redalty
More cell phone pictures.


nice....


what size are the tires?
 
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