Lets see some full size pictures...

[fifty]

Yep, you are right about the panhard bracket on the axle. There is two u bolts and two braces on each side of the axle, but, it is going to get a weld on both sides, once the front is done and I see what else needs a touch of extra.

The upper coilover brackets wrap all the way around the frame as well as tie into a cross brace. I have been going back and forth about stitching those or not (same with the fronts which utilize 3 more bolts than the factory 08 coil and shock buckets including a bottom mount). The 4 link brackets for the front and rear (that attach to the frame) will also get stitched in, as well as be bolted.

Also, for the height, right now it sits about 3 inches high....nothing has settled or been adjusted...just put together so the jack stands can come out for the front... It will end up being around 5 inches of lift. Maybe 6.

 

[TRDFAN]

Yep, you are right about the panhard bracket on the axle. There is two u bolts and two braces on each side of the axle, but, it is going to get a weld on both sides, once the front is done and I see what else needs a touch of extra.

The upper coilover brackets wrap all the way around the frame as well as tie into a cross brace. I have been going back and forth about stitching those or not (same with the fronts which utilize 3 more bolts than the factory 08 coil and shock buckets including a bottom mount). The 4 link brackets for the front and rear (that attach to the frame) will also get stitched in, as well as be bolted.

Also, for the height, right now it sits about 3 inches high....nothing has settled or been adjusted...just put together so the jack stands can come out for the front... It will end up being around 5 inches of lift. Maybe 6.

Which kit did you end up going with? I want to convert to a coilover setup on mine, but $4500 for the Icon kit is a bit of a stretch for me right now.

Awesome work with the rear BTW.

 

[JamesDowning]

Here's a couple to get this topic back on track:

 

[fifty]

Which kit did you end up going with? I want to convert to a coilover setup on mine, but $4500 for the Icon kit is a bit of a stretch for me right now.

Awesome work with the rear BTW.

PMF's

 

[jasonL_031]

heres my new project 1998.5 ram 2500 quad cab short bed. i have some ideas what i want to do with it. but first going to need to do some body work and minor repairs, then who knows lol.

 

[Scoutman]

My daily driver/tow rig/weekend warrior.

 

[Regcabguy]

My daily driver/tow rig/weekend warrior.

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Nice,well balanced rig! There's times I wish I'd ordered a qcsb.

 

[Scoutman]

Thanks. I'm trying to keep it that way. :sombrero:

There's times when I wish I had a bigger cab (2 kids both in carseats) but I wouldn't trade my long bed for anything.

 

[ramsport59]

My all around rig....does it all.

Rick

 

[HenryJ]

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My all around rig....does it all.

Rick

Sweet! Nice combination. Love the pop-ups.

 

[Scoutman]

Sweet! Nice combination. Love the pop-ups.

especially the lifted ones.

 

[Regcabguy]

Thanks. I'm trying to keep it that way. :sombrero:

There's times when I wish I had a bigger cab (2 kids both in carseats) but I wouldn't trade my long bed for anything.

Oh,it is a lb! From the pic it looked like a sb. Better yet! We don't have kids nor a pet so the regcab works real well offroad,but sometimes I do crave a backseat. The regcabs are so long that I can store five gallon buckets behind the seat if desired.

My truck came with pitifully soft factory springs. When I mounted the Northstar on it,it was a handling disaster. The suspension would bottom out on rain culverts on surface streets that run perpendicular to the road. With a variety of aftermarket suspension upgrades,I'm not that aware of the popup on there.

 

[Scoutman]

Typically I have a toolbox in the bed but when the camper goes in, the box has to come out so I get lazy and forget to put it back in. Here's a current shot as it typically looks. Leveling kit and winch mount in the works.

 

[Texan1983]

what are you doing for a winch mount?

 

[Scoutman]

I'm looking at making a shelf that attaches where the factory front tow hooks go. I'd like to recess it back into the factory bumper similar to the power waggon but with the intercooler it wont be as far back.