Dodge Ram 2500 6-Inch Lift Kit - Dodge Brand Pages

The new Dodge heavy-duty 3/4-ton and 1-ton 4x4s beg to be lifted--making them look more like adolescent Kenworths instead of baby big-rigs. Luckily, these trucks are relatively easy to raise, since Dodge has kept its pickups' suspension systems comparatively simple. Big-rig-style Dodge trucks have seduced formerly loyal Ford and Chevy owners since 1994, and Superlift is one aftermarket suspension company that's devoted considerable attention to lifting these Dodges, making these coil-spring kits some of the company's bestsellers.

Superlift uses the same basic approach for its 2-, 4-, and 6-inch systems for Dodge HDs: longer-than-stock front coils, extended bumpstops, rear blocks, and four shocks. The two taller kits add trailing arms, a dropped pitman arm, extended swaybar links, and a track-bar lowering bracket. The 6-inch kit adds an e-brake cable-lowering bracket. Unique Superlift features include the extended factory-style sway-bar links (as opposed to bar drop-down brackets) and rear bumpstop spacers. We decided to install a 6-inch kit on a new Ram to clear some 37s, and check out how well it worked.Beyond the basic kit, we also installed a few of the upgraded options.

First and foremost are Rockrunner link arms. These units swivel internally to provide greater articulation than arms that have Heim joints. Taking it a step further, we installed Superlift's multishock system with triple front Bilstein 5150 shocks and dual rears. Individual shock valving is softer on each shock for a stocklike road ride, while providing greater off-road performance and control. Our final upgrade was Superlift's dual steering-stabilizer kit. Its flamed-logo-emblazoned center-mounting bracket flaunts Superlift's CNC laser-cutting capabilities.

Superlift recommends that a professional mechanic install this system. However, an experienced home mechanic can likely do the job; Some of the major steps are shown here. Josh Reasoner at Robby Gordon Off Road rampaged through the deed in a full day (not including professional alignment following the job). This 6-inch-taller '03 Ram 2500 still has its factory-bred road manners, but is now able to get much more rambunctious in the dirt.

Before raising the truck, remove the shock-tower fasteners in the engine compartment. With the vehicle raised and secured, unbolt the stock sway-bar links, track bar, drag link, brake-hose brackets, and pitman arm, taking care not to damage the boots and bushings. (Sway bar removed for photo.) Unbolt the lower shock mounts and carefully lower the front axle to remove the stock front springs.
Before raising the truck, remove the shock-tower fasteners in the engine compartment. With
An extra set of hands is helpful when installing the Superlift coils and main shocks. Install the auxiliary front Bilsteins to their new mounts.
An extra set of hands is helpful when installing the Superlift coils and main shocks. Inst

The Superlift track-bar lowering bracket aligns with two factory holes. Drill a 17/32-inch hole through the bracket's upper hole, and secure the track-bar bracket to the frame with the kit's hardware (sway bar removed for photo).
The Superlift track-bar lowering bracket aligns with two factory holes. Drill a 17/32-inch
Install the lowering bracket to the frame and Superlift's progressive three-stage bumpstop to the bracket. Also install the dropped pitman arm in the same position as the OE arm using the factory hardware.
Install the lowering bracket to the frame and Superlift's progressive three-stage bumpstop
Prep the lower multishock brackets by installing the shock studs. The brackets install on one of the upper link-arm studs and make use of three new holes per bracket drilled into the axle for additional bolts. The multishock hoop attaches to existing holes at the rear and shock tower, and another hole must be drilled at the front.
Prep the lower multishock brackets by installing the shock studs. The brackets install on

To install the Superlift dual steering-stabilizer system, remove the factory stabilizer and cut off the factory mount on the passenger side. The new stabilizer brackets attach to the lower trailing-arm mounts on both sides. The center brackets U-bolt to the tie rod, then the stabilizers bolt to the brackets.
To install the Superlift dual steering-stabilizer system, remove the factory stabilizer an
The Superlift kit includes longer factory-style sway-bar links instead of less-expensive spacer brackets. The track bar is easier to reattach once the vehicle is back on the ground.
The Superlift kit includes longer factory-style sway-bar links instead of less-expensive s
The 6-inch kit also includes an emergency-brake bracket. Disconnect the cables at the tensioner. Position the Superlift drop bracket on the frame's body-mount flange, drill and secure per the instructions, relocate the OE rear hanger, then reroute the cables through the bracket and attach at the tensioner.
The 6-inch kit also includes an emergency-brake bracket. Disconnect the cables at the tens

Level the rear by removing the U-bolts on one side of the axle and lowering the axle away from the spring. Insert the lift block or the soon-to-be-available spring-pack upgrade, and secure using the kit's U-bolts. Install the Superlift bumpstop drop bracket, a feature currently not offered in other kits.
Level the rear by removing the U-bolts on one side of the axle and lowering the axle away
The Bilstein rear dual-shock option easily mounts one boinger in the stock position and the other inboard using the kit's hardware.
The Bilstein rear dual-shock option easily mounts one boinger in the stock position and th
This 6-inch Superlift kit easily clears 37-inch tires. We chose 37x12.50-17 Goodyear Wrangler MT-Rs because of their "E" load range (in line with a 3/4-ton truck's load capacity), well-respected on- and off-road performance, and full-advertised height. Robby Gordon DOT-compliant 17x8 StreetLock wheels (designed by Robby himself and manufactured by Ultra Custom Wheels) complete the rolling stock.
This 6-inch Superlift kit easily clears 37-inch tires. We chose 37x12.50-17 Goodyear Wrang