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Old 09-21-2011, 03:59 PM   #1
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Drop my truck!!!

I want to do a static drop on my Dodge Ram. But I am having trouble finding the right components!!!

I want to go low, as low as possible.

Truck is...
1996 Dodge Ram 2500 HD
5.9 I6 Cummins Diesel, auto
RWD, regular cab, long bed.
Coil springs up front, leaf in back

Truck is the same setup as a 2wd v10 '96 Ram 2500 would be.
Obviously Ram 1500 parts will not work.

Please help me find what I want. With links!
I believe Belltech made a kit for a 3/5 drop, but cant find it for some odd reason. That's the minimum drop I'd consider.

so now, go go go....



edit: yes it was belltech with the drop I wanted, finally found a picture, they were running a 5/7 drop...
2" drop spindles up front with 3" lowering coil springs, and then an axle flip kit out back.






BUT... now i still cant find the drop spindles for my diesel ram... do they maybe not make em for a 2500?? thats what i gotta find out now....

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Old 09-26-2011, 07:42 AM   #2
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i don't think i have ever seen a 2500 dropped like that, most people use the 1500 for a platform for dropping a truck. it would be awesome though, it would be like one in a million, a slammed diesel truck, that can still pull your house down, i like the idea
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Old 09-26-2011, 11:17 AM   #3
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I may have to go towards an air bag solution to get the drop i need.
A static drop may not allow for my goal and still allow towing.
Bagging my truck would be around 1800(for parts)

I know lowered trucks aren't everyone's taste but for an on-road 2wd truck, why not.

Also, since the truck needs a new bed, I am looking to do a dually setup

Heres a bagged new dodge dually...

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Old 09-26-2011, 11:29 AM   #4
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paul, thats a good thought all around, static drops have generally terrible reviews when it comes to towing... even with just a normal load in the bed they get rough, let alone 4k hanging off the back...
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Old 09-26-2011, 03:57 PM   #5
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slam/stacked/tuned. thats how a 2wd diesel should be !!
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