Lowered Trucks: tech and info....
#1161
Ok, so I know this is the lowered section and I don't exactly have a "low truck" but it doesn't mean I don't appreciate the work and styling that go with a nicely lowered truck. Back to the story. So, I was driving down I-4 (our major highway here in Orlando) this morning and saw this kick @ss truck coming up from behind. Here's a few pics I was able to snap as he passed by since I was getting off at the next exit. I just wish I could have snapped a few pics of the interior!!!! It was fully custom for sure!!! He was also from TX which is where that bagged guy that people ran off was from. I wonder if he's friends with him. Anyways, here ya go....
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AMAZING work in my opinion.
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AMAZING work in my opinion.
#1162
Ok, so I know this is the lowered section and I don't exactly have a "low truck" but it doesn't mean I don't appreciate the work and styling that go with a nicely lowered truck. Back to the story. So, I was driving down I-4 (our major highway here in Orlando) this morning and saw this kick @ss truck coming up from behind. Here's a few pics I was able to snap as he passed by since I was getting off at the next exit. I just wish I could have snapped a few pics of the interior!!!! It was fully custom for sure!!! He was also from TX which is where that bagged guy that people ran off was from. I wonder if he's friends with him. Anyways, here ya go....
AMAZING work in my opinion.
AMAZING work in my opinion.
That is indeed amazing, it is a slammed 1 ton dually!
#1163
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#1166
Rbeard, did your truck sit level before the drop? One wheel (corner) can drop a side. Did you use coils or spindles in the front?
#1167
I used coils up front...the kit was used from a 02-05 model, andI have a 06. I have been looking on other sites and it seems this might be "normal" and that Dodge puts the drivers side a little higher due to the extra weight on that side and that you cannot tell to you lift or lower?? I never noticed or measured before the drop, so I can't answer that question. I also seem to have more caster/camber problems onthe passenger side so maybe this will be fixed when I get the alignment done??
#1168
I used coils up front...the kit was used from a 02-05 model, andI have a 06. I have been looking on other sites and it seems this might be "normal" and that Dodge puts the drivers side a little higher due to the extra weight on that side and that you cannot tell to you lift or lower?? I never noticed or measured before the drop, so I can't answer that question. I also seem to have more caster/camber problems onthe passenger side so maybe this will be fixed when I get the alignment done??
Mine sit's level, but I didn't change the springs. If the alignment doesn't correct the problem, and I think it might, I would swap the rear springs with one another.
If it is still off, take a wooden wedge and stick it between the front coils and start tapping it in to see what it takes to lift that corner. That pretty much has to lift the corner and will tell you how much spacer you need to level the truck. Yu may have a mis-matched pair of springs. Why did the previous owner of the kit remove it? Ask him if you can if his truck sat level or not.
Good luck and keep us updated.
#1169
kool....
#1170
Rbeard, looking closely at the pictures I am going to guess your passenger front corner is what is dropping that side. Make sure the front coils are properly seated. Alignment is a big factor and can change side to side hieght some. Get two Caster/Camber kits before going to the alignment shop because before it is properly aligned you will need them. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPS-23765/
Mine sit's level, but I didn't change the springs. If the alignment doesn't correct the problem, and I think it might, I would swap the rear springs with one another.
If it is still off, take a wooden wedge and stick it between the front coils and start tapping it in to see what it takes to lift that corner. That pretty much has to lift the corner and will tell you how much spacer you need to level the truck. Yu may have a mis-matched pair of springs. Why did the previous owner of the kit remove it? Ask him if you can if his truck sat level or not.
Good luck and keep us updated.
Mine sit's level, but I didn't change the springs. If the alignment doesn't correct the problem, and I think it might, I would swap the rear springs with one another.
If it is still off, take a wooden wedge and stick it between the front coils and start tapping it in to see what it takes to lift that corner. That pretty much has to lift the corner and will tell you how much spacer you need to level the truck. Yu may have a mis-matched pair of springs. Why did the previous owner of the kit remove it? Ask him if you can if his truck sat level or not.
Good luck and keep us updated.