Any other lowered 2nd gens out there?

[strang3majik]

Also, in 2000, they went to a different front end design similar to what was then used on the Gen 3. Its completley different and uses 2 piston calipers for versus the older single piston, and is supposed to make the ball joints last longer due to the new design...angles...etc.

1994-1999 are all the same.

[Stealth Mode]

<< 6" in the front and 5" in the rear on a 235/75/15 tire's... For now. No rub issue's whats so ever. You guy's worried about rubbing on a 2/4 drop,.. Seriously Lol

[Stealth Mode]

I wish I could flip threw a website or magazine and buy stuff for my truck

Even though my truck is more drastically dropped, when I put the 1 1/8" swaybar on the front and rear, it made a night and day difference. They probably make larger diamiter one's for you guy's though. I want me a set of 3"er's! Front and rear! Lol

The shot of your truck on the black steelies is fucking sexy!!!

[redneckrocket38]

What size tires were on the 20"s Majik? Did they rub? I have 3" lift coils on my truck now so if I go with a 2/4 drop I'll really lose more like 5". I may try and trade for some 235/45/20s or something close.


Ramsport the grille looks sweet. I couldnt find any for the sport so I made my own. Still gotta do the bumper part though.

[strang3majik]

Originally Posted by redneckrocket38 What size tires were on the 20"s Majik? Did they rub? I have 3" lift coils on my truck now so if I go with a 2/4 drop I'll really lose more like 5". I may try and trade for some 235/45/20s or something close.

They are whatever the stock size is for the spare of a 2003 Ram 1500 with the 20s...lol Thats what the steels were...the spares

But, they rubbed on my truck when I turned all the way, yet, on my dad's Pace Truck (who I borrowed them from), they don't rub. I have no idea what is different about mine. But, they just hit the plastic inner fender...nothing drastic.

And...Ramsport...thanks for the info and the compliments. And, a harsh ride doesn't bother me at all. I just want this truck to handle a little better. I already out ran/handled a 95 Mustang GT in the Pennsylvania twisties with it...but I want better/stiffer I actually think it handles better than the Conquest TSI I had...then again, I've driven this truck a lot harder and know it very well. I actually plan on autocrossing it once I get it lowered some more. People think I'm crazy...but, I feel confident I'd impress some people with it. It may be a truck...but, its one tight, road gripping SOB

And...the thing I like best, its very predictable. You can tell when the back end is getting loose...if it does get loose (ie...purposley ) you pretty much have complete control. Its weird...I never would've dreamed a truck would be like that...but...idk. I think I did read something about the SS/Ts having the 2500 springs in them...which would make it stiffer. I really don't know.

But...my plan is 2" drop spring for the front...and the rear hangers. Your flip idea sounds good...but...I'd have to look at it to understand what you're saying. And, my rear sway bar did make a big difference.

If you want to know where I also noticed a difference...launching from a dead stop. I guess it acts as some sort of traction bar or something, because the truck hardly squats now since I installed it. And, it looks just like your's...only, I need shorter links now that I lowered the rear. It kinda angles down now...lol

[BAD HABIT]

red, i got my sport billet for my 99 on ebay 100 shipped for upper pcs and lower, all i had to do was drill a few holes to mount it...im gonna look into a rear sway for my truck, i wonder if i can find a stocker in a junk yard to work...hmmmm maybe off a 2500....

[strang3majik]

Originally Posted by Jusjay727 red, i got my sport billet for my 99 on ebay 100 shipped for upper pcs and lower, all i had to do was drill a few holes to mount it...im gonna look into a rear sway for my truck, i wonder if i can find a stocker in a junk yard to work...hmmmm maybe off a 2500....

Thats what I did for mine. I'm not sure how similar your shock mounts are, but, if they are pretty close...shouldn't be hard at all. I just had to egg the two holes that were already there, a little, and drill four holes in the frame for the links to mount.

The hardest part for me was getting it off of the truck at the junkyard...lol

[ramthis9501]

1.5" rear drop shackles

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[RamSport97]

Looks good Colton! Nice and subtle, it will settle down a little more after a few days.

[ramthis9501]

Thanks again Patrick! Glad I finally got a drop!