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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:17 AM
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Use drop shcocks. They won't hurt anything bro. It took me all month to leave. U might be able to get ur factory. Shell the wheels I am selling id a set of alloy stock RAM wheels. No, not flowerpetal! Check it out? If ur close by residence u could come here n pick. em up. No the cbig 22's. Keep in mind that ur still gonna tires. mad! This t
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RawRam2006
Yes. I have been advised to do a "c-notch" in the back, but I don't bottom out. Just know this..when u do a build u don't wanna scimp on stuff. Suspension is definitely one.of. those things. Lol.
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it rides great on mild bumps but anything big and it bottoms out and im guessing its because of the shocks but if the shocks dont fix it I dont feel like c notching my frame so the kit will be for sale and i'll put that money towards bigger rims i guess
There are so many combinations it is hard for anyone to give correct information. I got a flip kit on the rear of my 03 and picked a specific shock from the Monroe chart and have been using them for a year. They work good. Not having used other shocks I can't compare them with others. The OEM bumps need to be removed and aftermarket bumps can be used. I may go with a mild frame cut at some point but air shocks can also be used to control axle travel. For people offering advice, I would stick with folks who have personal experience, the others are just making noise.


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Hope this helps...
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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deff replace your bumpstops. i cut the metal cups off the front end as well. i have bully dog shocks and they work great. i really dont feel there is a need for notching unless you are going really low or tow/haul
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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I have a 2008 hemi sport, and i was just looking on AirBagIt.com for an air bag suspension kit and they only seem to have the front suspension. what is another good company for them?
 
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Old May 3, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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I have a 2008 hemi sport, and i was just looking on AirBagIt.com for an air bag suspension kit and they only seem to have the front suspension. what is another good company for them?
Not many folks are bagged. I'm not. But here's another. http://www.slamspecialties.com/downloads.html

Maybe do a search on "air suspensions". If you find something specific don't forget to post your results. Good luck...
 
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Old May 3, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Folks, I recently painted my bumpers. I wanted to keep my rear bumper because I tow a motorcyle trailer, but after looking at it I am not crazy about it's look on a lowered truck. I also decided the Euro style exhaust didn't suit me any longer as they look like they were sticking out further from the bumper than before. Two choices present themselves. Put a chrome bumper back on or keep pushing forward with modding. I choose to push forward. So in preparation for the next mod I dumped the exhaust behind the body line to get it clear of a roll pan and out of sight.

 
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Old May 3, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RedTruck-VA
Not many folks are bagged. I'm not. But here's another. http://www.slamspecialties.com/downloads.html

Maybe do a search on "air suspensions". If you find something specific don't forget to post your results. Good luck...
Well i think if i do bag it i may not be doing it myself. i havent found a single place that sells a whole kit for the 2008's. I called my local lift and suspension shop and he said for about $2500, $3000 they could do a full custom install but thats not including the tank and the compressor. that just install of bags and lines and switches. FML!!! i guess im going to get a drop kit instead but yet again dont know which one to go with! and i dont know how far to go.. i dont wanna go to low that i scrap but i wanna go low enough that my tires are proportionate in the wheel well. Sorry for such a long *** post been thinking a little about this.
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 03:01 AM
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drop it drop it low. i never checked on the 08 but i though airbagit,com had whole kits
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Thebigman
Well i think if i do bag it i may not be doing it myself. i havent found a single place that sells a whole kit for the 2008's. I called my local lift and suspension shop and he said for about $2500, $3000 they could do a full custom install but thats not including the tank and the compressor. that just install of bags and lines and switches. FML!!! i guess im going to get a drop kit instead but yet again dont know which one to go with! and i dont know how far to go.. i dont wanna go to low that i scrap but i wanna go low enough that my tires are proportionate in the wheel well. Sorry for such a long *** post been thinking a little about this.
This is the kit I used. It doesn't mention 08 model, so call them to find out the proper kit is available. I have no complaints, the alignment is spot on with the addition of "caster/camber adjusters". Ride is the same with new shocks, Travel is more limited as would be expected. Good luck..

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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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greg a roll pan sounds like an excellent idea for your truck. i really need to get off my *** and put mine on
 
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