Suspension

[01cummins6]

I have a 2001 dodge ram 3500 2wd. What's the best way to lower the rear?

[Me78569]

Smaller blocks and new u bolts.  

[BBHD]

My uncle just removed the blocks and got new u-bolts on his 2001 2500 and it looks good. 

[01cummins6]

Where can you get new u bolts

[Me78569]

use the part number lookup tool to get the pn for 2wd u bolts.

 

 

[Mopar1973Man]

I would get the new blocks and the just go to machine shop and have 4 U-bolts made to fit using the old ones for patterns.

[CSM]

Be aware that the blocks and plates set the angle of the rear axle.  The angle of the dangle needs to be the same at each end for the U joint to work properly or you will have vibration.  If the machine shop makes them square, you might have to do some shimming. 

 

You can check it with a level & protractor or a smartphone and the TREMEC company's app.  Google Tremec toolbox app. 

3 hours ago, 01cummins6 said:

I have a 2001 dodge ram 3500 2wd. What's the best way to lower the rear?

 

Let the air out of the rear tires.

[dripley]

1 hour ago, CSM said:

Let the air out of the rear tires.

Going a little on the cheap side are we.

[CSM]

4 minutes ago, dripley said:

Going a little on the cheap side are we.

 

Brakes squeaking?  Apply grease! 

 

I am full of awesome tech tips! 

[dripley]

3 minutes ago, CSM said:

 

Brakes squeaking?  Apply grease! 

 

I am full of awesome tech tips! 

Tried that on the 5th wheel. The brakes did not squeak bid but my arse made bit of grinding noise. Thanks for the tip.

[CSM]

Levity!  Just having some fun.

[dripley]

4 minutes ago, CSM said:

Levity!  Just having some fun.

Just having fun too. I did happen though. Blew grease thru the seal on 2 of the wheels and it got on the shoes. That was an adventuresome trip with brakes greased.

[Buzzinhalfdozen]

3 hours ago, 01cummins6 said:

Where can you get new u bolts

http://www.zenithspring.com/index.html

This is where I get U bolts from, they will make any custom size you want. You'll need to measure the width of your leaf spring, length and diameter of the U bolt. I'm assuming you have a 9/16" diameter bolt but the easiest way to check is see what size wrench fits over the threaded portion of the bolt. 

[Mopar1973Man]

I say hitch up a trailer it will level out on its own. Make it work hard.