Coil spring shims(spacers)

[yogibear]

Where can I find some 1/2" or 5/8" shims for the coil springs for the 03 2wd duelly? I haven't been able to find any. TIA



Larry

 

[DPKetchum]

Are you talking about a wedge to go like in the middle of the springs or remove springs and a wedge to go under etc. ?

 

[yogibear]

Wedge to go under.

 

[rmcnamee]

You may want to contact Daystar and see if they make something that will help you out.





Ryan

 

[yogibear]

Thanks a lot Ryan, I'll sure check them out.

 

[Simms]

Superlift used to have a 1/2" leveling spacer for the 94-01 Rams. It went under the coil to balance the truck out. I guess some trucks were lower on the driver side compared to the passenger side, or vice versa.



You may want to check them out too. I'm sure it would work for the 03 coil.

 

[yogibear]

The springs on the 03's must be larger. The shims for the older trks. are too small. Found a couple of C-180's today and formed them to fit. Thanks for all the help tho.

BTW, my front tires were wearing real bad, had it aligned, and noticed the bumpers on the front were hitting on the stops, even when not loaded. Put 3/4" shims in, which raised front 1-1/2", now its riding much better. I have a 130gal. fuel tank in front of bed, must be putting too much weight on the front end. Had the same tank in my 96 & 00 and never bothered. I know my 03 rigged out the same as my 00 is weighing 500lbs. more.



Larry

 

[randyn]

Yogibear,



What is a c-180? How did putting 3/4" shim under springs raise you 1-1/2" ???



RandyN

 

[yogibear]

C-180 is the # of the shim. The shims are horseshoe shaped and beveled or rounded out so the spring seats in the shim. I used aluminum shims. The 3/4 " shim raised the trk. 1 1/2" in the front. If you want 2" raise, use 1" shim. I didn't know this, but it works, mine is raised 1 1/2". I might add, these shims fit on the bottom of the coil spring.