Hello ! I’m new here and well I have a question on my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 automatic transmission 4X4 sport. It’s a used truck I bought with currently 165000ish miles as well as about a 3ish inch pro comp lift on it . So I’m in the process of buying brand new suspension parts for it from new upper and lower control arms, cv axle shafts with new intermediate shafts (for both sides which I know are different and have parts for the left and right side of the vehicle) seals and both control arms as well as new struts. As well as other parts

This is where my question comes into play. I’m going to buy RANCHO RS999944 Strut which said it could lift it about 2 inches after settling. I then thought about my pinion angles and decided to check it out and noticed that my center dif to my front dif seemed to be way off like almost rubbing metal on metal off and now I don’t know what to do because if I put those struts on I’m afraid that could make that angle way worse and destroy my 4X4 and I just don’t know how to get this angle better



Also what are those two long bars called and how do I fine replacement parts for it the rubber things are worn out really bad they measure roughly 19inch long 5 inch in diameter and the bushing length is like 3inchs long






I think I did these measurements right or to the best of my ability .the third operating angle was like 3.2

looking online I noticed some lift kits have things to lower that dif to keep everything in line but mine doesn’t seem to have it any help on how to get my pinion angles correct or just better would be of great help

 

The pinion angle (angle of the differential itself, relative to the driveshaft) look correct. The angle at the t-case though, looks pretty extreme. However, so long as it isn't binding, not sure just how much of an issue that is. On yours, the diff is solidly mounted, and does not move with suspension travel. You might be able to get a clocking ring, to lower the t-case front output a bit, but, that will likely cause other issues.... (mainly dealing with driveshaft length)

Going to move this to Fourth Gen Ram section for ya. Others there should be able to shed a bit more light on the subject.

Welcome to DF!