Thread: what kind of rear end lift?

I got a used ram and the previous owner installed a leveling kit (strut extensions).

the back end rides pretty low when loaded up. what's the best way to lift the back - spacers, leaf, airbags? not looking to spend alot. truck is used for access and not xtreme offroad stuff

any shop recs in the Denver area?

If it's just under load, I'm thinking helper springs.

Talk to the good people at Denver Spring and Suspension about having a replacement leaf pack built and installed. It won't be the least expensive option, but it will be the best way to insure that the truck is capable of handling the sort of load that you usually roll with. You could do a simple add-a-leaf kit or even air bags, but they're not going to give you the long term support and ride quality that you'll get from new leaf packs.

The cheapest would be blocks, but I don't recommend them. Look into a shackle reversal, or just a couple of add-a-leafs. Air bags work great too, but I'm not sure what they are running these days.

Originally Posted by spicy cha cha

I got a used ram and the previous owner installed a leveling kit (strut extensions).

Duh! Just remove the front end lift - it's not beneficial and actually reduces the handling potential slightly. Modern trucks are already lifted from the factory - any higher just reduces performance and messes up driveline angles and suspension geometry. You can lift them a little without major consequences but it's not ideal.

But if you have a small penis you might want to lift the back a couple of inches to compensate

if it sits level when not loaded, and you spend more time unloaded than loaded, get airbags, install them yourself and call it a day. Won't affect your unloaded ride quality, basically won't know they're there until you need them.

I like the slight rake of a stock truck so I would remove the leveling doughnuts (I'm assuming it has stock springs). While it's all apart replace the shocks with Bilsteins. Or add air bags for those days you hauling.

my initial plan was to take out the front leveling kit and put in airbags, but then I need a new set of tires.

Originally Posted by Cruiser

Talk to the good people at Denver Spring and Suspension about having a replacement leaf pack built and installed. It won't be the least expensive option, but it will be the best way to insure that the truck is capable of handling the sort of load that you usually roll with. You could do a simple add-a-leaf kit or even air bags, but they're not going to give you the long term support and ride quality that you'll get from new leaf packs.

after calling around, a few shops have told me that nobody manufactures an add-a-leaf for the 06 1500. apparently something to do with double vs single pin??

Denver Spring and Spoke wants $700-1000 which is more than I want to spend. other places initially quoted $2-300 before they realized they can't get the add-a-leaf.

Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark

The cheapest would be blocks, but I don't recommend them. Look into a shackle reversal, or just a couple of add-a-leafs. Air bags work great too, but I'm not sure what they are running these days.

the problem with blocks is they can come out? any other problems?

Google zero rates. I think it's your best option.

Here: http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm

and they are a local Colo. company who kicks ass.

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you leave the leveling kit in, add airbags, only inflate them when hauling. Level unloaded, level loaded, ride quality stays the same, no need for new tires.

nothing wrong with zero rates though, but it might still squat when you're hauling heavy

Timbrens?

http://www.timbren.com/

Cheaper, less-maintenance alternative to airbags. Probably doesn't work as well as airbags though. I guess it depends on how often you really load down that truck.

timbrens are cool but they're basically oversized, progressive bumpstops. If the suspension is sitting on them (i.e. they're set close enough to the axle that it keeps the truck from sagging when loaded), the loaded ride will be super rough and you risk bending axles/housings when you hit a bump

http://www.jcwhitney.com/air-adjusta...8d18048y2006j1
$281 + a sixer. Bring it over and we'll have you styled in a couple hours.

Random, but you seem to have good search karma: Know where to source those stackable patty holders? That was one hellava tailgate.

Edit: Found: http://www.meridianhomeproducts.com/...ntainers-.html

Back to wrenching blog.

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back end lift??