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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / March 2008lift kit for 2007 2 WD Dodge Ram 3500 dually
Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just want to raise the front so that the front end is level with the rear because I want to carry a 350 pound scooter on the front. Some say I would need custom wheels, others say not. I don't want the added expense of new wheels and tires. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. > Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm > finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Hey Matt, check out the chart on this guy's page which shows the 'drop' of the rear after a simple/cheap modification. http://www.klenger.net/dodge/lowering-rear-end/slide08.html or http://tinyurl.com/yqv8hk If that works for ya, go to the beginning of the instructions at http://www.klenger.net/dodge/lowering-rear-end/slide01.html or http://tinyurl.com/yw2s8w. Understand though, this is not raising your front end to be level but lowering your rear for a leveling effect. As for custom wheels/tires, Denny will prob chime in as he carries quite a load (BFG). If you haven't already, plan on putting in some good shocks. FMB (North Mexico)  SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm > finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Hey Matt, check out the chart on this guy's page which shows the 'drop' of the rear after a simple/cheap modification. http://www.klenger.net/dodge/lowering-rear-end/slide08.html or http://tinyurl.com/yqv8hk If that works for ya, go to the beginning of the instructions at http://www.klenger.net/dodge/lowering-rear-end/slide01.html or http://tinyurl.com/yw2s8w. Understand though, this is not raising your front end to be level but lowering your rear for a leveling effect. As for custom wheels/tires, Denny will prob chime in as he carries quite a load (BFG). If you haven't already, plan on putting in some good shocks. FMB (North Mexico) SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm >finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Did anyone say *why* you would need new wheels? AFAIK, wheels don't figure into the equation at all, unless I'm missing the obvious. Which kit are you planning to use, and did you contact the kit's maker yet? > On Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:03:29 -0800 (PST), wrangler matt > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Which kit are you planning to use, and did you contact the kit's maker > yet? I was planning on a spindal kit by cst and they have not done a 3500 dually. If it's a 2WD, you should be dropping the back by 2 inches, that makes sense. I have a 4WD and I raised the front by 2 inches. You must readjust the front wheel alignment and change the shocks, because there is insufficient travel. In addition, getting in and out of the truck is a hassle, even with electric steps. It might look cool, but it is a PIA. Steve > Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm > finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. > Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm > finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I would think that you could put a stiffer spring in it that would give you about the same ride height. Or perhaps a air shock it they are legal up front. A lift kit seems like a lot of work for 350 lbs. How long or often would you be carrying this scooter? >> Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm >> finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >front. A lift kit seems like a lot of work for 350 lbs. >How long or often would you be carrying this scooter? Considering the 800+ lb of snow plow on the front of my 2500, I'm not sure 350 lb of scooter would even be noticable... (The plow is barely noticable, mostly because of when angled it actaully pushes the truck to the side at highway speeds!) And, just to be difficult, I wonder if the scooter really weighs 350 lb? That is a *lot* of weight, and unless I'm missing what the OP means when he says 'scooter' I would think 200 lb is closer to the true weight. But why on the front? I'd get a lift and put it in the bed myself! Much better protected. >>> Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm >>> finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > But why on the front? I'd get a lift and put it in the bed myself! > Much better protected. Probably hauling a 5th wheel. >Considering the 800+ lb of snow plow on the front of my 2500, I'm not >sure 350 lb of scooter would even be noticable... (The plow is barely [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >But why on the front? I'd get a lift and put it in the bed myself! >Much better protected. Might be the scooter and a bumper mount/lift is a combined 350? I had a Suzuki 850 with a big honking shaft drive and I seem to remember it weighing a little over 500 lbs.. mac Please remove splinters before emailing >>Considering the 800+ lb of snow plow on the front of my 2500, I'm not >>sure 350 lb of scooter would even be noticable... (The plow is barely [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >Please remove splinters before emailing I think we need to define 'scooter' now! <bg> I was thinking that thing that grandma rides around the old-folks home on... <g> > On Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:40:24 -0800, mac davis > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > - Show quoted text - It is a Honda Reflex 250cc scooter. >> I think we need to define 'scooter' now! <bg> >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >It is a Honda Reflex 250cc scooter. Ah, now I can envison it... <g> > > Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm > > finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > front. A lift kit seems like a lot of work for 350 lbs. > How long or often would you be carrying this scooter? It is a Honda Relex 250cc and I would put in the back but like Roy said I am hauling a 5th wheel. On Feb 27, 7:47 am, "Roy" <R...@Fhome.net> wrote: > "wrangler matt" <wranglerm...@gmail.com> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > front. A lift kit seems like a lot of work for 350 lbs. > How long or often would you be carrying this scooter? It is a Honda Relex 250cc and I would put in the back but like Roy said I am hauling a 5th wheel. If that is the case then I guess I'm missing something. I may be wrong but when you hitch the trailer to the truck, the rear drops a bit. When your not pulling the trailer the rear is higher. I figure you put the scooter on the front of the truck when you have the trailer on the back. Having said all that if you install a lift kit your truck will be high in the front when you don't have the trailer on. Have you had the scooter on the truck with the trailer on the back? If so how much does the front drop? I'd still be looking into a air shock or perhaps a adjustable shock. Thinking about this, 350 pounds shouldn't drop the front a whole lot if you keep the weight real close to the bumper. Also Denny stands on his front bumper and the truck hardly moves. He weighs waaaay more that the scooter.<G> >On Feb 27, 7:47 am, "Roy" <R...@Fhome.net> wrote: >> "wrangler matt" <wranglerm...@gmail.com> wrote in message [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] >Also Denny stands on his front bumper and the truck hardly moves. He weighs >waaaay more that the scooter.<G> When I lift the plow my 2500 front drops about an inch at the most. And we're talking way more than Denny weighs, too! <g> (I'll take your word on his weight.) However, this may not be the best comparison, as the 2500 does have the snow plow prep-package which, IIRC, includes heavier front springs. >>On Feb 27, 7:47 am, "Roy" <R...@Fhome.net> wrote: >>> "wrangler matt" <wranglerm...@gmail.com> wrote in message [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > And we're talking way more than Denny weighs, too! <g> (I'll take your > word on his weight.) If it is a Myers blade both it and Denny are equal in weight. If it is a Fisher, the blade would weigh a bit more that the friggin'rabbit!!<VBG> > However, this may not be the best comparison, as the 2500 does have > the snow plow prep-package which, IIRC, includes heavier front > springs. True, but this is a 3500. I'd think the springs on the 3500 are about the same or stiffer than the 2500 plow prep springs. >>>On Feb 27, 7:47 am, "Roy" <R...@Fhome.net> wrote: >>>> "wrangler matt" <wranglerm...@gmail.com> wrote in message [quoted text clipped - 53 lines] > True, but this is a 3500. I'd think the springs on the 3500 are about the > same or stiffer than the 2500 plow prep springs. WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys lusting over my body.. Least you could do is talk about me when I'm here so I can enjoy it... <BFG> Got a bunch of little snows here last week. Was out running the route four nights last week. Denny >>>>On Feb 27, 7:47 am, "Roy" <R...@Fhome.net> wrote: >>>>> "wrangler matt" <wranglerm...@gmail.com> wrote in message [quoted text clipped - 60 lines] > WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys lusting over > my body.. No, not lusting, just commenting on the weight of it.<G> Least you could do is talk about me when I'm here so I can enjoy > it... > > <BFG> > > Got a bunch of little snows here last week. Was out running the route four > nights last week. Gotta love those, no strain on the equipment and ya get paid. More ammo?? Roy > Denny >> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys lusting over >> my body.. > >No, not lusting, just commenting on the weight of it.<G> That's why he gets traction when plowing, huh? mac Please remove splinters before emailing >>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys lusting >>> over [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > That's why he gets traction when plowing, huh? That is why the front of his truck dosen't drop when he raises the blade. The springs are already compressed by his wide ride in the truck. <VBG> Roy > mac > > Please remove splinters before emailing >>>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys lusting >>>> over [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Roy I guess he counter balances the cab with a big sack of WC cholesterol capsules.. mac Please remove splinters before emailing >>>>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys lusting >>>>> over [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > I guess he counter balances the cab with a big sack of WC cholesterol > capsules.. No, with his fat a.s in the cab there isn't room for anything else. Tha's why he has a bench seat.<G> Roy > mac > > Please remove splinters before emailing >>>>>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys lusting >>>>>> over [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > No, with his fat a.s in the cab there isn't room for anything else. Tha's > why he has a bench seat.<G> One of these days I'm just gonna stand back and smile watching you try to shoot my .50 S&W. Any you'd best not drop my gun...... <BG> Denny >>>>>>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys >>>>>>> lusting [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Denny Lashing out again? Your just upset 'cause your daughter can out shoot yer fat a.s.<VBG> Roy >>>>>>>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys >>>>>>>> lusting [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > >Roy You make that sound like hitting the broad side of a barn... <GDR> >>>>>>>>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys >>>>>>>>> lusting [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > You make that sound like hitting the broad side of a barn... <GDR> You have just about described the size of ol' wide ride.<G> >>>>>>>>>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys >>>>>>>>>> lusting [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > You have just about described the size of ol' wide ride.<G> Ya'll having a bunch of fun with this but I'm gonna lmfao when she outshoots your a.s too... Denny >>>>>>>>>>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys >>>>>>>>>>> lusting [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > >Ya'll having a bunch of fun with this but I'm gonna lmfao *ROFL* It just doesnt' get any better than thie! >when she outshoots >your a.s too... > >Denny >>>>>>>>>>> WTF??? I'm out of here for a week and come back to find guys >>>>>>>>>>> lusting [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > Ya'll having a bunch of fun with this but I'm gonna lmfao when she > outshoots your a.s too... Well, we do know one thing, she has out shot your's!! Now, when I get up there, then we will see. But as far as this goes, you are lashing out.<BFG> Roy > Denny >> Ya'll having a bunch of fun with this but I'm gonna lmfao when she >> outshoots your a.s too... [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Roy you keep messing with buggs and I might have to turn your a.s into PETA... (people eating tasty animals) mac Please remove splinters before emailing >>> Ya'll having a bunch of fun with this but I'm gonna lmfao when she >>> outshoots your a.s too... [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > you keep messing with buggs and I might have to turn your a.s into PETA... > (people eating tasty animals) He seems to be a bit busy of late. Probably helping out snowfool with his plowing.<G> Roy > mac > > Please remove splinters before emailing > Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm > finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Ok, this is the 3rd time in 2 days trying to get teranews to post this. Hey Matt, check out the chart on this guy's page which shows the 'drop' of the rear after a simple/cheap modification. http://www.klenger.net/dodge/lowering-rear-end/slide08.html or http://tinyurl.com/yqv8hk If that works for ya, go to the beginning of the instructions at http://www.klenger.net/dodge/lowering-rear-end/slide01.html or http://tinyurl.com/yw2s8w. Understand though, this is not raising your front end to be level but lowering your rear for a leveling effect. As for custom wheels/tires, Denny will prob chime in as he carries quite a load (BFG). If you haven't already, plan on putting in some good shocks. FMB (North Mexico) SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >> Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm >> finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Ok, this is the 3rd time in 2 days trying to get teranews to post this. And it showed up 3 times... whodathunkit? >Hey Matt, check out the chart on this guy's page which shows the 'drop' of >the rear after a simple/cheap modification. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >FMB >(North Mexico) mac Please remove splinters before emailing >>Ok, this is the 3rd time in 2 days trying to get teranews to post this. > > And it showed up 3 times... whodathunkit? Crap, I've been fighting this teranews for a couple months now. It only just let me begin posting again in alt.alt.test a couple weeks ago and then only posted very few of the posts. Today I look and they put them all up. The ones that did go up in a reasonable time, only went up in alt.alt.test and none of my other news groups. Looks like it may work for awhile now, I dunno. They were getting my messages, but filtering them out. Who do they think I am, puddle? And I thought SBC newsgroups were piss poor. FMB (North Mexico) SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >>>Ok, this is the 3rd time in 2 days trying to get teranews to post this. >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > FMB > (North Mexico) OMG, it showed up already. I didn't even have to threaten them with WCs. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >>>Ok, this is the 3rd time in 2 days trying to get teranews to post this. >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >FMB >(North Mexico) Well, if ya weren't so cheap, I'd recommend that you use APN... it's been very good for us, but it costs like $3 a month.. It has all my newsgroups and months of retention.. mac Please remove splinters before emailing > Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm > finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. just googled it. the OP is correct on the weight. a honda reflex 250 weighs 342 pounds without fuel. just my opinion here... don't monkey with the front suspension that dodge spent untold dollars designing. especially if you are considering a kit made by a company that as you said "has never lifted a dodge 3500 dually." how did bubba figure out to do it? if someone says you need custom wheels to add a lift kit then they are just trying to sell wheels. if you are just concerned about the "look" of your truck when hauling the trailer and the scooter just get over it. anyone hauling a honda scooter on the front of a dodge dually is going to look a tad goofy no matter the actual ride height. ;-) i say don't mess up the factory engineering. especially if the truck is still under warranty. if your that concerned about looks put a lift on the rear bumper of the camper instead of the front of the truck. michael > Has anyone put a lift kit on a 2007 Dodge 3500 2 WD dually? I'm > finding conflicting reports on whether it will work or not. I just [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I was just looking at a dodge dually and it was up in the back m/t. I'm friggin lost on this one I guess. |
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