2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Why lower a 2WD 3500? :D

[Stranger]

Because it's SMOKIN' !!!



That's why!

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Daayyummmmmm. Now were onta somethin' . Really sweet rig! My budd did a '99 red Phantom dually and that was miinnt but silver ..... that looks better now I see it.

 

[lmills]

That does look good!

 

[catoiler]

Nice ride! How did you do it ?Spindles/springs/bags?I would like to get mine down about 4".





Mike

 

[Stranger]

Well...

When I bought mine, it was already lowered using "Chisholm Suspensions" Upper and Lower control arms and Transmission crossmember. This crossmember replaces the stock one and raises the back of the transmission, (I'm not sure how high). This puts the driveline at a weird angle from the carrier bearing reaward. I'm going to get a piece

of 2 X 6 . 195 or better tubing to make a shorter bearing support.



It uses stock spindles. The front fender well edges are 30-1/4" from ground. 215/85R16

tires. Yes the fenders rub the tires at times.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

What rims are those?

 

[Stranger]

EAGLE Alloy

 

[Extreme1]

Nice, how much better does it handle than a stock one? If I didn't need 4 wheel drive I'd have a 2 wheeler and drop it and go for handling.

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Man that looks sweeeeeeeeet... Nice ride, man! Post some more pics, maybe something from ground level...

 

[Stranger]

More pics

Thanks Evan, we like it too!



I'll have some more photos next week.

 

[BFC]

Ridetech makes a complete bolt on air ride kit for the 3500. Four link suspension and all. You can drive it slammed or hit the compressor button, load up and tow just like a normal truck. You don't loose any of the utility. I've been trying to "justify" it to the boss for a while... .....

 

[Stranger]

How much is that?

 

[BFC]

Didn't know if I could post the price here. ( I do not sell ridetech stuff BTW) Check your PM.



Glenn

 

[Jamie Attridge]

I can do ya one better mine is slammed on air ride and 1/2 valves to bounce the front end like a lowrider!

 

[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by Jamie Attridge

I can do ya one better mine is slammed on air ride and 1/2 valves to bounce the front end like a lowrider!

I've seen air bags do a lot of impressive things... . but bounce a CUMMINS!:--) :--) :--)

 

[Jamie Attridge]

I can bounch the Ol cummins about 1' high!

 

[MCummings]

Well, get to steppin' and get some video.



Where to find info about lowering kits and airbags for 3500's. I've been dying to do this to my 3500.



Merrick Cummings Jr

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Not to Pirate the thread but...

Jamie , Can you toss up the pics ya had on the DTR. The one from the rear and she is dropped waaaay left I love that pic. #ad

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Oh and Stranger, I like tose but still dream of a set of ARE D8's



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[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by MCummings

Well, get to steppin' and get some video.



Where to find info about lowering kits and airbags for 3500's. I've been dying to do this to my 3500.



Merrick Cummings Jr

the motion has been made... .



and seconded... ... .



WE WANT VIDEO!!! :-laf :-laf :-laf