I am looking at buying a 1998-2003 dodge ram and I am planning on putting a lift on it, but im not forsure what kind of lift i should put. could anybody please help me figure out which would be better a body or suspension, and how high. If you have a lifted dodge could u post some pictures so I could see. Thanks Russell Batista

 

thats a vague question for the amount of options you have.

Are you buying a 2wd or 4x4? a 1500 or 2500? And 1998 vs 2003 is a big difference in body styles and suspension.

A body lift is cheap and easy to do. Wont decrease the rake and wont give you more flex,etc. A suspension lift is "better" if you offroad. You could just level it if you are trying to fit bigger tires and thats all. There are different size lifts for each, a 1" and 3" body lift, 3" 4" 5" 6" suspension lifts (many claim more than they give)

Heres mine with 2.5in level and 3in body

 

yeah, susp and body changed at 02+

 

and post your lift weed

 

Big differences between 2nd Gen ('94-'01) and 3rd Gen trucks.

I think the most important information needed is how high are you planning to go, what size tires you want to run and if you are looking at a 4x2 or 4x4 before anyone can give a good answer to you.

My '04 with 4" suspension lift and 35" tires:

 

Oh I think mine is way more than he is looking for but here is a picture anyway.

 

I am looking at a 4x4 2001. Running either 33's or 35's. I do alot of muddin,and playing in the snow. I am just looking to lift it up a little,and have some clearance on the tires.

 

okay. Post a new thread in the 2nd gen Ram section, as this is 3rd gen

 

for a 2001 just a 2" level on the front and you can run the 33's