I read in a previous post where some people were talking about raising the front end of a 4x4 truck in order to make the truck look more level and less like a cat coughing up a fur ball. What parts are needed to raise the front? Is this something most people could do themselves? Also, do you know if the BFGoodrich A/T in size 325/60/SR20 will fit once the front is raised?

My truck: 2002 1500 QC 4x4 (4.7L),
but I'm going to put the HEMI badge on the truck to curb the verbal abuse. J/K.

 

Something like this (coil spring spacers)?
http://www.trailmastersuspension.com...L220_DL221.pdf

This approach can level things out.

Or you can level by dropping the rear (using drop shackles or a flip kit).

Either way, it looks like your wheel/tire size should work fine.

Good luck!

 

options for raising the front end include what the link above, replacing the stock torsion keys, or cranking the torsion bars.

Cranking the torsion bars is cheapest and easiest, but there is much debate about the overall affect on the truck. I am comfortable enough with it that I am going to do it when I can. Raising the front end should require that you get longer shocks or else they will top out. I think the shocks from a 2000 1500 off road edition should work from what I have read.

As far as the 325's fitting... how tall is that (35 inches)? go to the manufacturers website and find out how many inches... I'm pretty sure you could fit them without rubbing, but you could run in to a problem if you go off roading and flex your suspension too much.

If you need more info send me a pm and I will get you some links to read about this stuff.

 

The kits he listed above do not say they will work on the 2002+ 1500 Ram and the website does not have anything listed to do this for the 3rd generation 1500. Also the tire float size is equivalent to 35.4" x 12.8" x 20".

 

Anything knobby availiable for the 20" wheel?