2WD Suspension Question

[Moose]

I am currently considering trading in my 06 on a new truck as I have found myself in need more cab space then the reg cab can provide. I dont really NEED a 4x4 so I am strongly considering a 2wd but i have a few issues with that. Some of the places I go require more ground clearance then a 2wd has and I prefer to sit as high as possible so i can see over traffic and such. Is there a way to lift a 2wd truck enough to fit a 33 inch tire without rubbing? I remember seeing a company that sold a lift kit for the 2wd's but I cannot find them now. Any help would be appreciated.



Moose

 

[JFlagg]

You should be able to do a body lift, 2-3" worth. I'm not a big fan of them, but it is an option. I'm not familiar with our 2wd suspensions, so I can't give much other advice than that. The rear end should be easy, its just the front you have to keep everything aligned in.

 

[wolfman00hd]

I accomplished this with Daystar leveling spacers in the front and run BFG 285/70's w/no rubbing.

 

[drury]

A 2WD is really limiting for mods. My wife made be get a 2WD because she didn't want the vehicle to sit high, and I've been regretting it ever since. All the good suspension mods are made for 4WD's only. If you're going to be spending money lifting a 2WD after you buy it, you might as well just get the 4WD to begin with.

 

[BigPapa]

Get the 4X4. Don't get me wrong, I love my truck, until I get stuck in the yard on wet grass or a mud hole or in the snow, or ... ... ... ..... #@$%!



Get the 4X4.



Scott

 

[FourBarR]

take a little time to look through the forums on 4x4. I think you will see that most of the problems on steering ,fuel mileage ,repairs to rear ends ,drivelines, power steering pumps,braking etc are related to 4x4. If you really dont use 4x4 like a lot of people think about getting one. If you live in snow countryor do off roading definately get one. my 2 cts.

 

[RCrown]

I received this Email last week from a Company out here in California.

" I have a 3" spindle lift which will clear a 285/70/17 or you can go with the 6" kit which on the single wheel trucks will clear a 31570/17. On the dually we will have to custom make you a set of custom u-bolts and you will have to run a dually spacer to keep those bigger tires from touching each other. "



This email was from SoCal Super Trucks

909-383-5454 The guy that sent it to me was Brian.



I havent replyed yet, but might be worth a look.

Good luck

Ron

 

[MStrain]

I have a 06 4x4 and my brother has a 06 4x2, I think the 4x4 is a sturdier platform, less moving parts. Also it sits significantly higher which I love in traffic, it does add some weight but I would not get a 2wd, the 4x4 seems bigger and badder, and there is tons of upgrade on the market. Plus the added weight works to your advantage in a collision.

 

[trqmnstr]

This is from the SoCal Super Trucks site:



Product Details



I'm definitely looking into this.

 

[MisterScott]

Go 4X4. My first truck was a 4X2 and I regretted it. All since have been 4 wheel drive. I owned three chevy's with IFS's and they always caused issues. I am a huge fan of solid front axles and Dodge's trailing arm set up.

 

[p-Bar]

I received this Email last week from a Company out here in California.

" I have a 3" spindle lift which will clear a 285/70/17 or you can go with the 6" kit which on the single wheel trucks will clear a 31570/17. On the dually we will have to custom make you a set of custom u-bolts and you will have to run a dually spacer to keep those bigger tires from touching each other. "



This email was from SoCal Super Trucks

909-383-5454 The guy that sent it to me was Brian.



I havent replyed yet, but might be worth a look.

Good luck

Ron

That the CST spindle kit but they only show it for the 1500 , I would worry puting that on our 2500's with that heavy front end. See if they will give you CST's phone # to call direct.

 

[trqmnstr]

It shows it for the 2500. It has several pics of them too. Looks pretty good.

 

[p-Bar]

Ya just found CST website no typo's I will buy the spindle kit and get rid of my spacers. Thanks trqmnstr for finding this.

 

[trqmnstr]

Report back with the price for spindles. I think I might go that route also. I just wish I could do a Prerunner setup with widened fenders and bed sides. P-Bar, RCrown posted the site in his post above mine.

 

[Lrambo]

I have a 2003/3500 dually 2wd, rear locker. I have no extra parts to turn in the front end like the 4wd and get better fuel mileage. I only have 25,000 miles on it with RE48 trans and the milage is increasing with every long run we take. I am not a fan of raising the truck because I haul a 980 Lance camper, but I would not buy a 4wd just to get higher on the road. You will save money on the 4wd, an average of $6,000, and that can buy a lift kit and tires. Just be careful of the driveline angle.

 

[Mhannink]

i would by the 4wd. personaly i will never own a 4x2 after my first truck. i would have to take that truck places it shouldnt go. and though i was lucky and skilled and didnt get stuck it wouldnt have been hard. i came close a few times. my personal reasons for owning a 4x4 besides the fact that i love off roading and getting back in remote areas is that i never know where i might be. you live in texas so you dont see any snow or ice really. but for me in california if i want to go to reno nv i have to go over donner pass at 7200 ft. now if im 2wd i have to stop chain up and drive slower. in 4x4 i come to the chain check reach down grab my lever and continue on. i like the security if you will of 4wd. like i said above if i get somewhere and need it i have it. the fuel milage is the same the weight is not much more and ive never had an issue w/ my extra moving parts