Just for fun Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 I have been going crazy trying to find a decent 3" lift for my 98 x-tra cab Dodge 4X4. I found a pro-comp lift with aluminum front coil spacers, add a leafs for the rear, new U-Bolts and 4 ES 3000 shocks for 466 bux. Good deal or not? What exactly are "ES 3000" shocks? Never heard of em. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNEDEMON Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Not a bad price, but I'd stay away from the ES3000's from Pro Comp, they ride like shit. Most 3" lifts will consist of the front coil spacers and will require longer shocks. I'm using a Prothane front coil spacer with Ranch RS9000X shocks, works well for me clears 295/75/16's just fine and I can still bring the caster into OEM specs. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddragon2004 Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Not a bad price, but I'd stay away from the ES3000's from Pro Comp, they ride like shit. Most 3" lifts will consist of the front coil spacers and will require longer shocks. I'm using a Prothane front coil spacer with Ranch RS9000X shocks, works well for me clears 295/75/16's just fine and I can still bring the caster into OEM specs. Good luck. 366748[/snapback] dunedemon do you have a dodge also? (diesel? ) hes right es3000s suck ass! go with ranchos, or bilestiens. (sp?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNEDEMON Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 ^ Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddragon2004 Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 ^ Yes 366767[/snapback] What year? Diesel? 2000 Cummins DPP 4" exhaust / hypertech/kn (soon to have edge drag comp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 2001 cummins with full 4" exhaust, BD chip and K&N filter intake. also got 3 gauge pillar with egt, tranny and boost. 16x10 helo maxx 8 rims with some 305/70/16 off brand AT tire. 3 inch lift from tuff country. i think i paid about 475 for it a few years ago. heres a video of it going thru some deep ass water at my grannys. Click here and then download.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 (edited) If your just goin 3", all you really need is the longer coil(or spacer)for the front, and an add a leaf, block, or spring pack for the rear. You can get away without replacing the shocks, but i'd replace em anyway... Anything more then 3 inches, you'll have to start replacing steering stuff, and your control arms. Oh and even if you just do the basic 3 inch lift....get rid of that POS track bar... If you plan on going with larger tires, keep an eye on your hubs....they like to gernade with out warning.. i love my Dodge, but...... Edited May 10, 2005 by Otis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just for fun Posted May 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Well I pieced together a pretty good deal I think, I got 3" coil spacers for the front, 3" add a leafs for the rear, new U bolts and 4 rough country 8000 series shocks for 322 bux delivered to my door. Good deal I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Well I pieced together a pretty good deal I think, I got 3" coil spacers for the front, 3" add a leafs for the rear, new U bolts and 4 rough country 8000 series shocks for 322 bux delivered to my door. Good deal I think. 367891[/snapback] sounds like a hell of a deal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just for fun Posted May 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Loco, I thought so too. You got yourself one hell of a nice looking truck yourself. Quads not too bad either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Loco, I thought so too. You got yourself one hell of a nice looking truck yourself. Quads not too bad either! 368105[/snapback] thanks man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I would throw a body lift in that biatch as well. Then ya got 6" total ,and enough to clear some 37" rubber. 35" if you wheel hard. My stock hubs were junk on my Dodge, and when they went for the last time, I swapped to a hi-pinion reverse rotation Dana 60 with manual lockouts and serviceable wheel bearings. Man, is that ever the cat's nuts axle for a pickup. King pins, crossover steering. Worked well. And the bearings survived life with 44" boggers. With a 3" lift, you should replace the lower links with slightly longer ones. But, everyone gets by on an acceptable caster angle without replacing them. The factory trac bar is junk. It will be junk several times over unless you purchase a better unit. The upper ball joint likes to wear prematurely. No matter how much you grease it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just for fun Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 OK, I've been searching various Dodge sites and opinions vary greatly on whether or not I need a track bar bracket, which I guess lowers the track bar so as to keep your wheels aligned. (Be advised, I dont even know what a friggin track bar IS at this point, but I'm learning ) Also what has been thrown around alot is whether or not I need lower control arms. Now keep in mind I'm only goin 3" with spacers for the front and an add a leaf in the rear. Also, anyone have any experience with the Rough Counry 8000 series shocks? Thanks for the help to this point. Oh, I'm gonna be installing all in a few weeks, so I'll be asking for all the help I can get when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 my 3" lift from tuff country came with new control arms. there were only about an inch longer than the stock ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha440ex Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 I got a 3" rancho suspension and a 3" body lift on my 97 SLT...if all you are wanting is a 3" lift order one from rancho..it comes with 3" rear blocks and 3" spacers on the front along with RS9000 shocks...i got 35x12.50 Remington Mud Brutes on mine right now...i can tuck 37's but i drive to much highway...and yes watch ur hub assemblies/spindles LOL...i was driving down the road about 2 months ago and my wheel bearing siezed and ate through my front axle..and it broke my spindle,tie rod,caliper,brake line,new wheel and tire,axle,knuckle,pretty much my whole front right side...$2500 to fix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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