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May 29th, 2012, 11:50 PM

Dochat54

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Suspension swap

Has anyone put a 1999-2006 1500 suspension under a 96 1500 or similar truck? If so what was all involved with the swap?

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May 30th, 2012, 3:32 PM

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the spring eye bolts used on the front of the new spring's are larger in diameter . why do you want the new body style spring's they are weaker than the older body style ! are you after ride ?

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May 31st, 2012, 1:56 PM

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Well I'm trying to see if it's easier to swap the suspension or completely fabricate a lift for it. It's our bogger and I can't find a lift for my truck higher than 6"

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May 31st, 2012, 2:15 PM

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prob be better off lurking around some of the 4x4 web site's to see what they are doing before you jump in and do some thing you will regret later .

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May 31st, 2012, 3:26 PM

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best thing to do for a big lift is to do a solid axle swap on those because the ifs limits the lift and make a custom lift kit. if it's a bogger than you must not be looking for ride quality