Stinker lowering kits

[spdrcrj]

I've been doing some searching on the site and have found that the GF and X-Metal lowering kits have issues. Seems like the X-metal is the best but has issues with "bouncy" front shocks and requires "widening" of some holes. I'm also concerned about issues with

Looking forward to seeing Stinker's kits and options to see what they include, etc. Stinker, do you have a vender section or how can I find out what is available, etc?

Also, I have an RC....do I need to be concerned with a bump steer kit, pinion angel, bump stops, end links? Looking for a good all in one kit.

thanks,
Jim

 

[WAZZSUP]

.....05 QC. X-Metal shocks were fine, no widening of the holes. 14,700 miles on front tires after drop was done....no sign of wear.

 

[noid]

if you have a 04or 05 the best suspension out there is the DJM set up. If you look closley at thier rear set up. You will notice how the X-metal rear looks allot like this one.

As far as the front is concerned. The best way to do it is change the lower arm vs. changing the springs.


http://www.djmsuspension.com/Products/ProductsByMake/Dodge/2002Ram1500Parts.htm

 

[nycstev]

if you have a 04or 05 the best suspension out there is the DJM set up. If you look closley at thier rear set up. You will notice how the X-metal rear looks allot like this one.

As far as the front is concerned. The best way to do it is change the lower arm vs. changing the springs.


http://www.djmsuspension.com/Products/ProductsByMake/Dodge/2002Ram1500Parts.htm

I like the dropped control arms. has anyone done this? It seems like the same advantage as a dropped spindle

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

I've been doing some searching on the site and have found that the GF and X-Metal lowering kits have issues. Seems like the X-metal is the best but has issues with "bouncy" front shocks and requires "widening" of some holes. I'm also concerned about issues with

Looking forward to seeing Stinker's kits and options to see what they include, etc. Stinker, do you have a vender section or how can I find out what is available, etc?

Also, I have an RC....do I need to be concerned with a bump steer kit, pinion angel, bump stops, end links? Looking for a good all in one kit.

thanks,
Jim

All I can say is this bo, the bounciness you refer to is in relation to the spring, the shocks only can give a ride control.
I had a few members that were complainin of having to run there QA1 shocks at full compression to slow the bounce, this would in turn relate to the rate of the spring, not the shock
(sorry , real tired you might have to read into my explination )
So what I did was take a bone stock spring, send it to a manufacturer, they shortened it, and made it twenty percent stiffer, the ride will be firmer,but hopefully no more bottoming out, Hot ram put his today and so far loves them, they lowered it almost an inch and a half. I also am gonna use a different style bump stop, one that is cushioned instead of a hard poly.
My kit is a custom spring, so not too much in stock , they make them individually to my order.
My kit will contain
One kit will be without shocks,
blocks, u bolts, bump stop, springs.
with 2 inch or less blocks, you really dont have to buy shocks

the others will come with a nitro shock, a chrome shock, a adjustable shock and a chrome adjustable shock( oh and shocks are shocks soooooo all shocks do wear out eventually)

I will run a intro for about 2-3 weeks maybe starting monday, but my highest priced kit intro priced w chrome adjustable shocks will only be about $20 more than a competitors

the kit without shocks............less than $400
you wil also get a choice of block size.

but after the first initial buy , they wiill all go up in price

To have a complete kit, you need to get with Justin for his adjustable sway bar links. And to have the ultimate in handlin I do suggest the QA1's from Justin also.



the springs you can buy separate as with all the parts of the kit, so if you want something different from what you have , it will be available.

Guys I'm whooped

I kno I forgot summin, but sure it will come out

 

[spdrcrj]

Thank you for the explaination. The answer was exactly what I was wanting to know.

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

Thank you for the explaination. The answer was exactly what I was wanting to know.

You be welcome sir

I got to talk with the people on the shocks monday to confirm a few things, but should be able to give a more detailed deal after a little sleep , dallas to memphis to atlanta to home my butts hurtin:nurse:

But I think it will be a good kit, I def dont want anyone unhappy with what they get, so everything will be detailed out as much as I can, so all the info can be taken in, and a choice made.


Oh and jsut a afterthought, If anyone decides to go more than a 2 inch block, I suggest lookin at the driveshaft and makin sure it has enough forward and backward play, for suspension travel and doent bottom out in the tranny, alot havetn had any trouble , jsut wanted everyone to be aware and chek it to make sure

 

[MYTRAM]

I may be interested in a set of the softer front bump stops you will use. Can you post/pm me a pic of them and cost just for a pair? Thanks!!

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

I may be interested in a set of the softer front bump stops you will use. Can you post/pm me a pic of them and cost just for a pair? Thanks!!

workin on gettin it all together tonight bo, will post a pic of it all tommorrow:rock: