yet another lift question
 

instead of buyin a lift im gonna try and peice together my own with those diesel 2500 springs and some new shocks and AAIs for the rear like a couple guys on here have done
but lookin at prepackaged kits some come with spindles and others dont
im not real sure of the difference between a spindle lift and a coil lift and i didnt know if id have to add spindles to my list or not

RE: yet another lift question
 

Spindle lifts usually apply to IFS set ups or lifting 2wd trucks. You can do the swap with diesel springs but your going to get a harsh ride since your truck is only 1500. Try FourWheel Parts Wholesalers and buy an aftermarket kit.

RE: yet another lift question
 

i put 2500 springs in ,no problems no ride difference ,just put longer shocks in

RE: yet another lift question
 

Just a heads up if you want another option myself and a few others have done is buy the 2" suspension lift from skyjacker it comes with 2" taller coils and MAYBE they are simply stiffer i cant say i didnt measure but silverdodge may know and a AAL in the rear. the kit is about $225 shipped and was a breeze to install but i had a lift to work with so im not sure if you were simply useing floor jacks and stands easystill but you cant work standing up:( shocks arnt needed and its ALMOST as cheap. certainly less hassle....although krikitz says there is no ride differance and i wont argue with him but i disagree 3/4 ton springs WILL BE STIFFER. and in theory that means your ride is harsher/ may wear out shocks faster not sure if there was a differance between the 1500 and 2500 shocks anyone??

RE: yet another lift question
 

Yes, the shocks for the 2500 are different. I'm not sure what the EXACT differences are, but they have to be stiffer/larger in order for the truck to be able to handle a heavier load.