Lifting a 2WD

[BPaulsen]

Greetings from SoCal!



I would like to lift my D250 about 2 or 3 inches, front and rear. I don't want to go overboard, but it really sits a bit low, especially in the front, and I kind of like the majestic look of the 4WD models.



I've been searching the Internet for lift kits, but the only ones I found are for the 4WD models. I don't want a body lift, for obvious reasons, meaning lifting the rear would probably be easy by using a spacer block, but in front it would probably require some kind of spring perches and longer springs.



Does anybody know if anyone ever offered such a chassis lift kit for 2wd 1st. Generation Rams?



Thanks,

 

[CSchafer]

first thing to do would be jack up the front end from the center of the truck to the desiered ride height and see if the a-arms will be able to ride there. Look at caster, camber and toe angles and see if any of them have changed much. If not than just a longer spring would do it for you.

 

[dclassens]

Bpaulsen, I have been through this search and checked into this before. I put a link of what the first gen guys told me about. I want to do the same thing you're doing, but from what I got, I don't think 3 inches is achievable. Look at their readers rigs. I like the look the got, but they dont look like a 4x4. I still would consider doing a body lift, just do a reasonable height. Good luck and please post what you come up with!!

Dave



http://www.tdr1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167270

 

[dclassens]

PS- What I came up with was to do a small body lift(1" block) to the cab, the moog 7226S spring in front(1. 5" taller) for a total of about 3 or so inches. Them the rear is simply blocks under the bed and spacer under leafs. this was my plan. I was beat to the truck by another buyer. STILL LOOKING FOR A NICE REG CAB, 2WD, truck for sale!!! Thanks!!!

Dave

 

[dclassens]

PSS - CSchafer, too bad your 1990 CTD is not for sale. :{ :{

That is just what I am looking to get into. You could give me the Northern Michigan discount, Because I am in Traverse City. :-laf :-laf

Dave

 

[CSchafer]

PSS - CSchafer, too bad your 1990 CTD is not for sale.

That is just what I am looking to get into. You could give me the Northern Michigan discount, Because I am in Traverse City.

Dave



Nah I could never get rid of that thing, I like it too much