I think I found what I've been looking for months.
:cheerl:
Direct link to a simple 'how-to', pricing and parts: http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticles/0906st_2009_dodge_ram_adjustable_suspension_system/index.html
I've been waiting for someone to come out with lowering bags for the rear and this is the only thing I have found. Pricing is at $599 (not including tank, switches, compressors or anything else) I have a tank and compressor so I would just need the switches.
Kit is direct bolt on without any welding needing.
I'll more than likely be purchasing this kit in around a month for my x-mas present.
:SPIN:
First pic is the truck fully deflated, second pic is the truck at ride height and the last is teh bag
Adidas_kn
10-21-2009, 08:17 PM
Flippin sweet! Gonna have to get this and upgrade some components like the gauges and switches. Probably going to get a digital screen with buttons.
Adidas_kn
10-21-2009, 08:31 PM
Hey let me know when you buy them and want to install them. You can come up here and I will help with the installation. I have all the needed tools and skills.
Netou
10-21-2009, 08:34 PM
Flippin sweet! Gonna have to get this and upgrade some components like the gauges and switches. Probably going to get a digital screen with buttons.
Im researching to see if the SRT10 gauge side pillar would fit in our trucks.
That pillar would look sweet with an electronic psi gauge.
Netou
10-21-2009, 08:36 PM
Hey let me know when you buy them and want to install them. You can come up here and I will help with the installation. I have all the needed tools and skills.
For sure mang..!
The only thing I dont like about the kit is that the bag is only held by a small bolt at the bottom n top.
Hmmm.
Adidas_kn
10-21-2009, 08:46 PM
And....... The stock spring is held in by....... Nothing but tension. They say that the rear spring should be kept at 15psi to stay put.
Netou
10-21-2009, 08:58 PM
You dont think $600 is pricey for 2 bags and 2 shocks?!?!
That's basicaly what Im getting.
Adidas_kn
10-21-2009, 09:17 PM
It is pretty pricey. Go to Airbagit.com and buy that shit hella cheaper. The shox should be about $100 a pair. I want the whole kit but will probably end up buying front Shockwaves and rear sleeve bags along with mix and matching components. I can get stainless steel polished 2.5 gallon fire extinguishers for free from work. These can easily be used as Air tanks. Get 2 pumps and 2 2.5 gal tanks and run your own lines. 1 pump and tank for the front and 1 for the back. The valve block can be bought as a whole unit.
Adidas_kn
10-21-2009, 09:21 PM
Oh and for now I'll be installing some 02-08 lowering springs to give me a total of 4" front drop when combined with my spindles. If I go thr bag route in the future I'll end up selling the front and rear springs as an economy kit.
Netou
10-21-2009, 09:29 PM
Oh and for now I'll be installing some 02-08 lowering springs to give me a total of 4" front drop when combined with my spindles. If I go thr bag route in the future I'll end up selling the front and rear springs as an economy kit.
I really need some spindles.
:mad:
Adidas_kn
10-21-2009, 09:35 PM
Yah u du. Shouldnt've been a cheap ass when you bought ur kit. I got mine for $505 to my door.
Netou
10-21-2009, 09:38 PM
Yah u du. Shouldnt've been a cheap ass when you bought ur kit. I got mine for $505 to my door.
Yea, I shouldnt of.
:bawl:
I still would of been wanting to buy some lowering springs if I were to of bought that spindle kit, though. So I would of been in the same spot I am right meow.
Im praying that the spindles I buy will drop in 2" and not 1".
:mad:
Adidas_kn
10-21-2009, 09:41 PM
Yes the spindles will give it a true 2" drop. They move the wheel mounting point 2" up. This leaves the lower ball joint bolt dangerously close to the wheel. It has .35-.5" of space before it hits the stock 20" wheel. This would require cutting the allen head looking retention area to be cut off to clear any wheel smaller then a 20".
Other little known facts about the Lowering spindles.
1. They give you a slight increase in positive camber which will help once the lowering springs are installed.
2. They push your front wheels out .5" and will require that the rear get some 5-10mm wheel spacers to make it look even.
Netou
10-22-2009, 12:04 AM
Yes the spindles will give it a true 2" drop. They move the wheel mounting point 2" up. This leaves the lower ball joint bolt dangerously close to the wheel. It has .35-.5" of space before it hits the stock 20" wheel. This would require cutting the allen head looking retention area to be cut off to clear any wheel smaller then a 20".
Other little known facts about the Lowering spindles.
1. They give you a slight increase in positive camber which will help once the lowering springs are installed.
2. They push your front wheels out .5" and will require that the rear get some 5-10mm wheel spacers to make it look even.
Thank for the info mang.
I will be replacing my tires when I do drop the truck next month anywho since they are pretty worn out.
Currently it has 275/70/20 all way around. I was looking into getting some 275/60/20 up front with 305/65/20 out back. Want those tires to look beefy from behind.
:SPIN:
mydak
10-22-2009, 01:52 AM
GREAT INFO Adidas! Looks like there are three of us contemplating the same thing. Too bad I am a butt ton of miles away. Could REAAAALLLY use the expertise on bagging.
oldpianos
10-22-2009, 06:01 AM
Someone needs to wax that truck.
ranjr
10-23-2009, 09:12 AM
Subscribing as I'm also interested in doing this. I want to do spindles/springs and then bags on at least the rear.
