Leveling kit=longer shocks?
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Leveling kit=longer shocks?
I searched some but didn't really find the answer. I am stockpiling parts at home, getting ready for a big makeover day at the local tire shop. New tires, shocks and brakes will go on at the same time.
Kinda want to level the truck, might as well it will be on the lift. As far as leveling kits are concerned, what is better, longer shocks or shock relocation and use stock height shocks? I found kits that go both ways. Or do you even need longer shocks with a 2" level lit?
Thanks in advance!
Kinda want to level the truck, might as well it will be on the lift. As far as leveling kits are concerned, what is better, longer shocks or shock relocation and use stock height shocks? I found kits that go both ways. Or do you even need longer shocks with a 2" level lit?
Thanks in advance!
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If I was going to buy new shocks, I'd go with the longer shocks. only way I'd use the relocation brackets is if I had good shocks and didn't wanna replace them with the proper length ones.
Yes, even 2" will require longer shocks. If you stay on the street, you may not bottom them out much, but you'll still wear them out fairly fast...
Yes, even 2" will require longer shocks. If you stay on the street, you may not bottom them out much, but you'll still wear them out fairly fast...
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here is a link to a thread I had a while back before I leveled my truck fat bobs garage has a kit for the Rams, just call them
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...his-right.html
hope that helps
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...his-right.html
hope that helps
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Just about anything as long as it measures 2" longer (give or take) than the stock shock. 4 Wheel Parts has a database and by calling they can cross reference you about any brand they carry (Pro Comp, Skyjacker, Rancho, etc.) for the amount of lift you put on...
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Sorry for a side question but I ordered pro comp es9000 for when I put on the leveling kit I ordered. I got them from 4wheelonline, did I need to tell them its for a 2inch level, or are the ones I got the right size.
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Ya kinda need to tell them you are raising the front suspension by 2" for the proper size shock...
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Shock questions
I have a 98 dodge ram 1500 4x4 and I am planning on installing a 2.5" coil spring spacer leveling kit. I understand I need to get longer shocks but on 4 wheel parts website it had a two differ options: front dual OE w/2.5" lift, and front w/o-2.5" lift. What is the difference and how do I know which one i need? Thanks!