PRESS RELEASE #54
2003-2012 Dodge Ram 3/4 Ton & 1 Ton 8″ Suspension Lift Kits
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Fits: 2003-2012 Dodge Ram 2500 4wd Diesel Kit: 8″ Suspension Lift Kits Part: #D24 ’03-07 Ram 2500 Diesel w/ 3.5″ rear axle Base Price: $1,329.95 |
Quick Specs:Skill Level: 3 of 5 |
- Heavy-duty 1/4″ steel upper and lower control arm relocation brackets.
- Progressive rate 8″ full bind capable coil springs.
- Easy bolt-on installation, no cutting or welding required.
- Transfer case indexing included.
- High performance at an economy cost.
Coldwater, MI—October 10, 2012— The latest from Zone Offroad is the announcement of a new 8″ suspension lifts in stock and available for late-model Ram 2500/3500 4wd truck owners. Available for diesel 2003-2012 Ram 2500/3500 trucks, these new kits join the 2.5″, 5″ and 6″ kits to offer great performance at a fraction of the cost of other kits on the market.
These systems are centered around a pair of heavy-duty upper and lower control arm relocation brackets that lower the mounting points to retain the factory suspension geometry and allow for the reuse of factory control arms for OE type handling characteristics. The new 8″ progressive rate coils offer improved ride and performance for the best performance on and offroad. The 8″ coils are diesel engine specific and are capable of full coil bind compression giving you long term durability regardless of how you beat on them.
Steering is corrected with a forged drop pitman arm and heavy-duty track bar drop bracket to recenter the front axle. Bump stop extensions, new longer sway bar links, brake line brackets, and your choice of new Zone Hydro or Black Nitro shocks are included. The rear is lifted via a tapered block with integrated bump stop wing and new u-bolts to retain factory right quality and load capabilities. At 8″ of lift, it is necessary to index the transfer case to eliminate driveline vibrations. Zone includes the proper transfer case indexing ring to allow for smooth operation.
These systems come ready to install right out of the box with simple to follow instructions to allow up to 38″ tires. Installation is a breeze and in just a few short hours with standard tools you can get the lift, the look, and the ride quality you want with Zone Offroad.
For more info on this lift kit and available accessories, check out zoneoffroad.com or call (888) 998-ZONE.
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March 6, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Do you guys think the 8″ lift will work for my 2012 3500 dodge mega cab dually without a problem
March 13, 2013 at 7:51 am
Hey Luis, the Zone 8” kit will fit your 2012 Ram 3500 Dually. Depending on the wheels and tires your choose, it may be necessary to use a dually spacer in the rear.
April 1, 2013 at 4:59 pm
i got a 2003 dodge ram 2500 with a hemi and i want to install this lift. will it just ride rough because my engines lighter? and do i need to extend my driveshafts?
April 17, 2013 at 7:37 am
Hey Nick, The 8” springs are designed for the diesel engine. On the gas models we’ve tested they gave roughly 9” of lift. The springs are progressive rate so the stiffness isn’t as noticeable as on other applications. Driveshafts will need to be modified as well. One option I’d recommend discussing with Zone tech support is doing the 6” kit along with our 2.5” coil spacers. They’ll be able to give you more info on the topic, (888) 998-9663
May 19, 2013 at 10:08 pm
I have a 2006 2500 5.9 diesel automatic 4×4 hd. which is a better way to go, this kit or the 5″?
I want the truck up but also I don’t want to be replacing front end parts due to premature wear. Its my daily driver and will rarely see off road. I am concerned with drive train stress, The 5 ” seems to not affect the drive shaft which is a 2 piece or the transfercase. The 8″ has the indexing ring then gets confusing with transfercase drop brackets and transmission mounts. I am installing the kit myself both seem to be bolt in. The price is fair for both kits and the higher the truck the happier I am. So will the 8 ” be a problem with long term or stick with the simple 5″. I think I should I go all out with the 8″. Since you only live once???? Pros cons???
May 23, 2013 at 2:00 pm
The 5” kit and the 8” kit are both designed to work with the OE suspension geometry. Both are bolt-on kits, one using replacement control arms, and the other using control arm drop brackets. THe 8” kit is a bit more labor intensive due to the t-case indexing, but is manageable as long as you have a jack or a buddy to help with the t-case removal/install. As far as height, that’s really up to your personal preference. We also offer a 6” kit that can be modified up to the 8” if you choose to do so later on. Feel free to contact Zone sales/tech support to discuss the kits in more detail at (888) 998-9663.