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1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Suspension

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#1 ·
I see a lot of contreversy about plows on Dodge 1500's but mine does just fine even with a big 8ft Western Unimount on it. My buddy and I both have 1500's with the factory suspension on them. What should we do in the future to keep the front up and keep a smooth ride? So far the plow barely lowers mine. He's had his plow longer but it still doesnt do much to his. I just see everyone saying I'm crazy to put a unimount on a 1500 but its fine. Just want to know what to do to keep it going. Thanks
 
#2 ·
i would say start off with timbrens, and if you wanna get whacky just buy some 2500 springs on ebay they are a direct replacement on the 1500 and will stiffen it up roughly double what it is now.
 
#3 ·
As long as you have the 3500lbs axle in the front, slap some timbrens in it and throw about 800lbs in the back over and behind the axle. I've got a 94' 1500 with and 8' Uni-mount Pro-plus contractor grade (really effen heavy).
 
#4 ·
In my 1995 Dodge 1500 I installed a set of Front Springs from a 1999 Dodge 2500 Diesel. The Truck already had the Plow prep package but these springs made the truck ride much better with the 8 Foot Fisher MM. I also had to install a Add-a-leaf in the rear to level it with the front when the plows off.