Kinda of new to the Ram scene but recently got an 06 2wd ram with the 5.7L...would like a simple inexpensive front level. currently has the stock 20s on it with 275/60 and going to run these for awhile. when looking at daystar spacers i see 1" and 1.5" available for my truck. but also been researching that they have a 2" spacer that fits like the other ones, but just not listed for the 1500 2wd. i think its listed for the 2500 model. also hearing that 2" spacers cause problem on my year. is that true? anyone point me in the right direction and also hear that some people say longer shocks are required and some say they are not required. lastly, are the spacers itself the listed 1.5" and 2" in height..or are they smaller than that but provide that much in lift? if that makes sense. can anybody help me out. thanks

 

2in is about the perfect size for you...check out Fatbobsgarage.com

 

i know this bringing up this question again. i decided to go with the daystar 1.5" spacers. currently my front sits a tad under 2" lower than the rear. i've read that some actually leave the stock isolater on top of the spacers to provide a little more lift. so i assume by doing this i would get close to a 2" lift and be just about level. which is good enough for me since the 1.5" spacers are much cheaper. other problem is i don't know what shocks to use? do i use stock ones? i heard mixed reviews on that. then i have heard that the 2" longer shocks cause a problem as well. is there a shock around 1 to 1.5" longer that would work better? if anyone has ideas for this please chime in. i have read many posts but still am unsure on what to get. thanks. going on 06 ram 2wd with the 5.7 hemi

 

Hi,

I installed the 2" Trailmaster coil spring spacers on my 2006 1500 2wd (don't bother worrying about the brand name, all of these spacers are made the same). I can't see how you would be able to keep the stock shock absorbers. The stock SA's are the proper spec without ANY spacer there. Even with the 1.5" spacer that you ordered, you WILL need to get longer shocks.

The coil spring spacer sits on top of your coil spring, which then lifts the top shock absorber mount a corresponding 2"; without a longer shock to account for the rise in 2", the top shock absorber nut will not be able to fasten your shock to the mount. Do not try to extend the shock in order to reinstall. You will just put yourself in danger, and those that you drive around. Longer shocks do not cost too much. You said you wanted to go the inexpensive route in lifting up the front; longer shocks MUST factor into the front leveling equation. Also... you will need an alignment once you've installed them. Let me repeat, you will need an alignment once you have installed them. Have I been clear?? You will need an alig....

For reference, I went with Trailmaster coil spring spacer DL-222. I selected the Trailmaster SSV shocks, part no. 72800. The spacer hasn't worn out (yet!) and the shocks ride great (at least better than OEM, but maybe not Rancho).

Oh yeah... buy or rent a coil spring compressor. Otherwise, that spring will be a pain to deal with (although it can be done without one, a coil spring compressor will be invaluable).

Work smarter, not harder. And be safe... get that alignment!

Edit: Oh yeah, that stock coil spring isolator was intended to be reinstalled. Daystar designed the spacer to account for it. Do not remove it. Although you can, it won't hurt anything... you will just be reducing the "lifting" effect your newly installed spacer was intended to have.

 

My Daystar instructions said remove the stock isolator, and i put it in on one side and the UCA was resting on the spring bucket. I got the 2.5in kit though

I also didnt use a spring compressor, didnt really have any trouble getting it in/out without it. Just make sure to have some jack stands and a jack, maybe a block of 4x4 or something. As you have read, some people have had better results out of the 1.5in longer shocks, I have 2.3in longer shocks and the UCA definitely hits the spring bucket. Some people have used 2500 shocks, the ones I bought I had to cut and modify

Let us know how it turns out

And like you have read, 1.5in longer shocks are supposed to work better than 2in. I have 2.3in longer shocks and they definately let the UCA hit the sprin

 

I have the same issue. Just ordered a leveling kit (2") and am in need of extended shocks. I would like to order Bilsteins but am not sure which part number would be 2" longer than stock. Can anyone help me out??

 

Look At the shocks listed for a 2500, appx 2in longer

 

I just ordered the trailmaster SSV shocks, the same part number as nfisher listed. Read a few reviews on them, and have read nothing but great feedback on them. Hope they will be here early next week so that I can install them before my hunting trip

 

I received my TRA-72800 shocks from Summit the other day, and they are about 1" shorter than the stock shocks. I think I may have gotten the wrong shocks, ughh!

 

ghey!