Another suspension question...
#1
Another suspension question...
Yes yes i know there are so many threads about suspension, i looked all over and didnt find a straight answer, and no 1 answered my question in the my other thread.
If i were to get an add a leaf kit for my 04 1500 SLT, that will raise the back ever MORE and put the nose way down, so even if i bought coil spring pad booster (leveling kit) it still wont be even, what else can i do to level out the front? are there suspension kits for just the front? and i have considered getting a whole raise kit but i want to do this.
and would adding a leaf spring make it more or less a 2500 (not technically) but capacity wise?
If i were to get an add a leaf kit for my 04 1500 SLT, that will raise the back ever MORE and put the nose way down, so even if i bought coil spring pad booster (leveling kit) it still wont be even, what else can i do to level out the front? are there suspension kits for just the front? and i have considered getting a whole raise kit but i want to do this.
and would adding a leaf spring make it more or less a 2500 (not technically) but capacity wise?
#2
#3
my truck is 4x4, but i swear it has coil springs? maybe im stupid. ill check tommorow.
#4
You are going to find torsion bars & keys. All '02-'05 1500 4x4's are Torsion bar fronts. Crank the bolts a couple of turns to bring the front end up and get you a set of air bags in the back. If you don't go for the fancy on-board compressor or auto-leveler, you can get away with about $200 and install them yourself in the driveway with basic tools. I welded my brackets on, but they come bolts to install them.
#5
You are going to find torsion bars & keys. All '02-'05 1500 4x4's are Torsion bar fronts. Crank the bolts a couple of turns to bring the front end up and get you a set of air bags in the back. If you don't go for the fancy on-board compressor or auto-leveler, you can get away with about $200 and install them yourself in the driveway with basic tools. I welded my brackets on, but they come bolts to install them.
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#8
These are the ones I installed on my Ram. Should cost around $200, most truck sites have them.
http://www.airliftcompany.com/ride_control.html
http://www.airliftcompany.com/ride_control.html
Last edited by HammerZ71; 10-11-2008 at 10:38 PM.
#9
These are the ones I installed on my Ram. Should cost around $200, most truck sites have them.
http://www.airliftcompany.com/ride_control.html
http://www.airliftcompany.com/ride_control.html
#10
I put the max 100# of air in the bags and measured for the hell of it one day, and it raises the back about 1.25". But when I load my ATV it only takes about 30# of air to level. You really don't want to raise the rear to level the truck. It takes about 2.25" of lift in the front to give it a perfectly level stance. So opt for the 2 or 2.5" keys or just crank the bolts enough to bring it up about 2" or so. Then do the air bags, when deflated you'll have a perfectly level truck. When you put a load in the bed or tow a heavy trailer, eye ball it when adding air to the point it sits level again or set a level on the bed rail if your on level ground.