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Smashers
10-22-2008, 02:28 PM
So...

I have a 2007 Dodge Ram that I want to modify. The only problem is it is 2WD. I want to lift it up a little, but I don't want to do anything too drastic, considering it will never be an off-roading vehicle.

I think I have decided on a 3 inch body lift with 34s or 35s on it.

Do yall know a good/reasonably priced place to get a body lift installed?

Any better/other ideas for mods?

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/xxcrazyinnocence/TAMOR/P9280540.jpg

Doug Krebs
10-22-2008, 02:34 PM
Have you considered a suspension lift? If it's going to just mall crawl I would think you could throw some blocks in the rear and new coils in the front? I don't have a good knowledge of dodge 2wd suspension, so maybe it's more involved than that.

Keep a few things in mind with a body lift.

Gaps between frame, body, bumpers, etc...
Extending the steering shaft
Hopefully no tight wires
gas neck extension
fan shroud (if mechanical fan)
etc...

breckboarder55
10-22-2008, 02:45 PM
Personally I find body lifts Ugly... (I do have a small 1" though)

I would look at a leveling kit, they are usually pretty cheap, and will allow you to run a little bit bigger tire.

uglyota
10-22-2008, 02:48 PM
you can fit a sammy in the back of those, right? Cost about the same and would look way cooler. Do it.

85cj7
10-22-2008, 02:55 PM
what size tires are on it now, they came with three options for that package.

245/70-17
265/70-17
275/60/20

you could do a 2" leveling kit in the front and 2" blocks in the rear and run 33"s?

Eckert
10-22-2008, 02:56 PM
i think you should slam it. but they do make 4-6" suspension lifts. or just gets some spacers for the front springs. AAL rear. and some mild 285's.

uglyota
10-22-2008, 02:57 PM
Does TotalChaos make a kit for those? Looks like it would be fun to jump!

JB
10-22-2008, 03:00 PM
baby Jesus cries when body lifts are installed. Look around for like a 3" kit with new coils and blocks/aal and drop it off at Dexter house for a weekend install.:gigem:

StevenAg03
10-22-2008, 03:52 PM
I do have a small 1" though

sounds like a personal problem to me... :flipoff2:

BMFScout
10-22-2008, 03:57 PM
I say lose the nerf bars and put it on bags, at least drop the rear to make it level. It's 2wd, why lift it?

FJAggie07
10-22-2008, 04:01 PM
I personally think it looks good the way it is. But I have installed a spacer lift on one of these, REAL EASY. 3" Spacer, 2" block, take out the rake make it look peemp. Real expense will be tires...

agjohn02
10-22-2008, 05:37 PM
looks good. leave it alone. girls in big trucks scare boys away.

BroncoJo
10-22-2008, 05:55 PM
drop it Tyler knows how

Reckless
10-22-2008, 06:26 PM
Hell, ill help ya out. Pretty much have every tool you would need in my tool box. Gotta get a discount to Gems somehow:flipoff2:

Doug Krebs
10-22-2008, 07:06 PM
Pretty much have every tool you would need in my tool box.

Zoinks!

Eckert
10-22-2008, 07:19 PM
drop it Tyler knows how

not the same as my truck. but yes. i still say drop it. kid at work at a truck the same body style, lowered on 20's. completely blacked out. it is a sharp truck.

breckboarder55
10-22-2008, 08:22 PM
sounds like a personal problem to me... :flipoff2:

oh, well if we are going to talk about that, I should just be honest and replace the " with a '.
:flipoff2:

AggieTJ2007
10-22-2008, 08:41 PM
I vote Drop it. Heat the front coils, spring under the rear

bburris
10-22-2008, 08:54 PM
Asking for advice on lifting it isn't putting it up to a vote... :rolleyes: Do what you want with it. If you want to lift it then by all means have at it, if you just want ideas for modifying it then go right ahead and think about lowering it.

There are quite a few spacer lifts on the market that have polyurethane spacers for the front and blocks or add-a-leaves for the rear that will get it 2-3" higher and even the rake out some. This will probably cost more initially but the installation price will most likely be lower if you take it to a decent shop due to the problems a body lift will cause (mentioned in post #2).

Seth
10-22-2008, 09:58 PM
like everyone said, if you lift it, do the spring spacer and blocks and run 33's consider that your power and mileage will suffer some. So lower it and run 20s.

Graystroke
10-22-2008, 10:08 PM
how to lift a 2wd truck:

DRAGOONRANCH
10-22-2008, 10:32 PM
how to lift a 2wd truck:

Swwweeeettt.. Hell, I'll even be a sponsor and you can slap some Amsoil stickers on there!!!

CheapJeep
10-23-2008, 02:40 AM
You joined the offroad club, not the low rider club (if there is such a thing) so I'm sure you are already set on raising your truck up a little. Either way a mild lift with bigger tires or dropped with big rims/tires you are going to lose some mpg but you probably already know that. Personally I would go with a coil spacer lift over a body lift because of handling characteristics. There are plenty of members here in CS that are capable of helping you install a coil spacer lift, just order the kit and ask who is available to do it (provide some beer for services). A 2-3" coil spacer leveling kit should allow you to clear 33" tires on your dodge since the wheelwells are larger.

Do a mild lift and make it look and perform like you want it to have fun. Then when we go on serious offroad trips find a ride (as there are always available seats for lady folk) to experience more hardcore wheeling. Coil spacers and bigger tires are a good way to improve the look of your truck while still maintaining the stock ride. This will allow you to still enjoy offroading while still saving funds in case you decide to buy a more capable rig of your own in the long run.

RCcola55
10-23-2008, 12:17 PM
baby Jesus cries when body lifts are installed. Look around for like a 3" kit with new coils and blocks/aal and drop it off at Dexter house for a weekend install.:gigem:

good idea john, there is always space at the dexter house :gigem:
but i also agree on dropping it.

tigweld
10-24-2008, 09:51 AM
http://www.atomicmc.com

dodge long travel for 2wd in new products section

DRAGOONRANCH
10-24-2008, 10:07 AM
Is this it??? (http://www.atomicmc.com/images/the%20shop/francesca/index.htm)

FJAggie07
10-24-2008, 10:41 AM
ummmmm.......brb. :D