3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Lift or Level???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 01-29-2008, 07:45 PM
Denniss66's Avatar
Denniss66
Denniss66 is offline
Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Posts: 498
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Lift or Level???

Hey guys i want to lift or level my truck. i was looking on ebay and seen shock spring blocks for like 80 bucks. but when i took a look at the front to see how easy it would be i noticed theres no shock springs so i dont see why its listed 94-08. but anywho i seen a torsion key level kit and was wondering what that would be like. is it hard on the front end or should i just crank torsion bars or do i need to go with a full body lift kit which is more money than i want to pay right now. any inputs would be great thanks.
 
  #2  
Old 01-29-2008, 08:20 PM
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
HammerZ71 is offline
Administrator
Dodge Forum Administrator
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South Georgia/East Florida
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 0
Received 20 Likes on 19 Posts
Default RE: Lift or Level???

Coil spacers are good for all 94-08's. As long as you own a 4x2. 02-05 4x4s utilize the torsion bars.
Keys are a better option for you after about 1-1.5" as the torsion cranks tend to really stiffen the front end after that. The leveling keys would be a fine option as long as you don't go too much taller than 33" tires. Some put 35's which will fit, but you are relagating yourself to being pretty much a pavement queen as they will rub a good bit off road on anything but the tamest trails.
 
  #3  
Old 01-29-2008, 08:39 PM
mmstar23's Avatar
mmstar23
mmstar23 is offline
Champion
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,899
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Lift or Level???

hammer knows his suspension and tires. go with what he said. helped me more than i could ever thank him!
 
  #4  
Old 01-29-2008, 11:10 PM
FlameRed04's Avatar
FlameRed04
FlameRed04 is offline
Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Lawrence, KS
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Lift or Level???

Hammer what do you think about this kit with 33" tires?

http://www.fatbobsgarage.com/cart/pr...2005-6-12.html
 
  #5  
Old 01-29-2008, 11:22 PM
tdmopar59's Avatar
tdmopar59
tdmopar59 is offline
Grand Champion
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Warminster, PA
Posts: 5,704
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Lift or Level???

flamered... that doesnt look like a bad setup...
 
  #6  
Old 01-29-2008, 11:31 PM
FlameRed04's Avatar
FlameRed04
FlameRed04 is offline
Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Lawrence, KS
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Lift or Level???

Thanks tdmopar, I know thats what you said earlier. I'm just trying to make sure I get the right setup. If I get this setup what would be the biggest and widest tire I could run?
 
  #7  
Old 01-30-2008, 01:02 PM
josh213corbs's Avatar
josh213corbs
josh213corbs is offline
Professional
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Lift or Level???

FlameRed04...just a thought...if you're spending that much on a leveling kit why not just get the ReadyLift kit that most of the forum has gone with? People have all been saying they're happy with it, so why not?

Just a thought.

Denniss66...depends on how much money you have to work with. I'd say lift the thing, but leveling is a quick, cheap, and easy way to improve the look of any truck.

If you have some money to throw around you need to check out the link below...

http://koreperformance.com/dodge-ram...e-lift-kit.htm
 
  #8  
Old 01-30-2008, 01:26 PM
2005cobrakiller's Avatar
2005cobrakiller
2005cobrakiller is offline
Captain
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 686
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Lift or Level???

i level my truck by stepping on the gas pedal
 
  #9  
Old 01-30-2008, 01:44 PM
kregier's Avatar
kregier
kregier is offline
Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 313
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Lift or Level???

Did you see the price on that Kore system! Yikes!
 
  #10  
Old 01-30-2008, 03:38 PM
kx250frider617's Avatar
kx250frider617
kx250frider617 is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location:
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: Lift or Level???

kore is the bast out there and have you noticed none of them lift the truck beyond 5" that just means to build an off roader you don't need to lift it, you just need more suspension travel and softer suspension. I think the unlimited lift requires fender flares and to cut out the wheel well. Man I would love to get that but there only for coil over suspension. I think for you the levelingkeys will be fine. Even though I cranked my bars and got new shocks and left it.
 


Quick Reply: Lift or Level???



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:16 PM.