Before and After To show the difference the Rough Country Suspension makes, we shot before and after pictures using the same stock wheels and tires. The kit didn't seem to lift our front end quite the full 6 inches-something that we were pleased about. We didn't want too much of a prerunner rake on the truck. And since tire and wheel packages play an important part in suspension tuning, we were able to feel the difference that the Rough Country Dodge kit made by itself. Being 6 inches higher, the body roll was increased a little, but nowhere near feeling unsafe. It did feel a little tighter-most likely due to the brand new Hydro 8000 shocks that replaced the original stock ones. 3. The new knuckles keep the upper control arms in the stock location, but allow for the subframe drop brackets. The steering connection point is also raised to account for the extra lift, but you'll still have to align the vehicle once the lift installation is done. To get the old knuckles off, you'll need to remove the nuts on the upper and lower ball joints, and use a large hammer to whack (hard) the knuckle around the upper ball joint and lower ball joint.3. The new knuckles keep the upper control arms in the stock location, but allow for the s 4. Two new subframe drop crossmembers go in place of the original lower control arms. New hardware is included.4. Two new subframe drop crossmembers go in place of the original lower control arms. New 5. The factory lower control arms slip directly into the Rough Country subframe crossmembers. The stock hardware is reused on the control arms.5. The factory lower control arms slip directly into the Rough Country subframe crossmembe 6. The sway bar is retained, but moved forward an inch to account for the swing of the new knuckles when turning.6. The sway bar is retained, but moved forward an inch to account for the swing of the new 7. Instead of spacers, brand new lift coil springs are used in the Dodge 1500 2WD suspension. An effective way to install the coils and then the new knuckles is to use a jack under the control arm to compress the coil spring. Make sure to leave the lower control arm hardware loose until you install the knuckle.7. Instead of spacers, brand new lift coil springs are used in the Dodge 1500 2WD suspensi 8. Once the knuckle is put on the ball joints, you can tighten up the ball joint nuts, install the steering tie rod onto the knuckle, and install the provided Hydro 8000 shocks. Remember to tighten up the control arm bolts at this point.8. Once the knuckle is put on the ball joints, you can tighten up the ball joint nuts, ins 9. The original unit bearings and brakes bolt directly to the new knuckles. The whole kit turned out well, and was subtle. Once we get some dirt on the new parts, the aftermarket suspension components will barely be noticeable.9. The original unit bearings and brakes bolt directly to the new knuckles. The whole kit 10. In the rear, Rough Country included 3-inch blocks, new U-bolts (never reuse U-bolts), and new Hydro 8000 shocks to replace the stock ones. By lifting the front 6 inches and the rear only 3, the truck will sit more level.10. In the rear, Rough Country included 3-inch blocks, new U-bolts (never reuse U-bolts), BEFORE AFTER To keep our truck working with a low-profile theme, we called Buy Wheels Today and got a set of BWT Raptor 17-inch black powdercoated wheels to mount on our white Dodge 2WD truck. Since we were going from a smaller tire and bigger (20-inch) wheel package, we were going to be gaining more sidewall with our 17-inch wheel and 35-inch tire package. That extra sidewall equates to a softer and smoother ride.To keep our truck working with a low-profile theme, we called Buy Wheels Today and got a s Satisfied with the suspension install, we headed to the America's Tire Company location in Costa Mesa, California, so the 35x12.50R17 BF Goodrich All-Terrains could be mounted on 17x9-inch BWT 'Raptor' wheels. Satisfied with our handsome wheel-and-tire combo choice, we headed out to the dirt in order to get a feel for the new mods.Satisfied with the suspension install, we headed to the America's Tire Company location in Sources Buy Wheels Today.com 3965 Virginia Ave Cincinnati OH 45227 888-861-4879 www.buywheelstoday.com Rough Country Suspension 1400 Morgan Road Dyersburg TN 38024 800-222-7023 www.roughcountry.com BFGoodrich P.O. Box 19001 Greenville SC 29602 877-788-8899 www.bfgoodrichtires.com America's Tire Company n/a 714-979-1155 www.americastire.com « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By Dexter Roberts Jr. Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
