Off Roading Diesel Discussions of Off Roading , Set Up , Designs , Practices , Techniques , Tips Including Trail Riding , Rock Climbing , Mud Bogging And More

New Suspension Options Coming In '08

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 14, 2007 | 11:56 AM
  #1  
alaskaflyer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 228
Likes: 9
From: Smithfield, VA
Default New Suspension Options Coming In '08

In my life before I was a dodge truck owner I had Jeep Cherokee's, loved lifting 'em, making them rock crawlers!. I used a Rubicon Express lift on my last XJ and man that was a sweet set up. The suspension set ups are near identical between the dodge and the Jeep, go figure both made by Chrysler. I contacted Rubicon and asked if they ever considered making Dodge suspension and they replied that they will towards the end of 2008. I may have to hold off on lifting my truck until I see what Rubicon comes out with. If it's anything like their Jeep stuff it should be great.
 
Reply
Old Sep 14, 2007 | 12:00 PM
  #2  
GRI's Avatar
GRI
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,958
Likes: 135
From: Mother Nature, New
Default

It should be great. and expensive
 
Reply
Old Sep 14, 2007 | 12:02 PM
  #3  
Johnny Cetane's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 6,191
Likes: 493
From: Behind You
Default

Originally Posted by GRI
It should be great. and expensive
yup. they sure make nice stuff though. too bad it won't ever be on any vehicle of mine.
 
Reply
Old Sep 14, 2007 | 04:17 PM
  #4  
alaskaflyer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 228
Likes: 9
From: Smithfield, VA
Default

Originally Posted by Johnny Chimpo
yup. they sure make nice stuff though. too bad it won't ever be on any vehicle of mine.
Why do you say you would never put it on your vehicle? Price?
 
Reply
Old Oct 13, 2007 | 05:16 PM
  #5  
dieseljunkie's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 908
Likes: 38
From: Blue Jay, Ca
Default

I can bet you that if they make a dodge suspension, it will be over 2k for the kit, and it will probably be similar to the carli starter kit, or the lorenz 5100 kit. I would rather go with either one of them, who concentrate ONLY on Dodge suspensions, and will more than likely cost less. There are just better options than Rubicon.
Scott
 
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 11:07 AM
  #6  
06Cummins's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 114
Likes: 2
From: Jacksonville, NC
Default

I imagine it would be a rather expensive system. I know Rubi Express makes some good Jeep kits, and that they have been doing Fords for a little bit now. But I think I would have to give it some time and see how well it really works. I searched their site and couldnt find any info about a Ram kit.
 
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 07:15 AM
  #7  
ETXBlueRam's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 919
Likes: 86
From: Lake Fork, Texas
Default

I run their 6" Extreme Duty on my Cherokee, and although it wasn't cheap, you do get what you pay for. I'm curious to see what they come up with for the Rams.
 
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:36 PM
  #8  
alaskaflyer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 228
Likes: 9
From: Smithfield, VA
Default

I ran the same kit on my 99 XJ, man I loved that thing, should have never gotten rid of it.
 
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 06:49 AM
  #9  
LOGANSTANFORTH's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 6,157
Likes: 371
From: TIKRIT, IRAQ
Default

it would be nice if they offer a good heavy (.250 wall) 48 inch long arm kit for the rams, something that will hold the weight of the truck.....hopefully they will do a bolt on coilover kit too, that will sell big to the full size crawler guys......
 
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:02 AM
  #10  
TCU Fan's Avatar
Aaron
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 6,042
Likes: 406
From: nunya
Default

Originally Posted by dieseljunkie
I can bet you that if they make a dodge suspension, it will be over 2k for the kit, Scott
Maybe Dodge kits are alot cheaper then the ones I look at but $2,000.00 sounds like a bargain.

What does a kit normally run for a Dodge?
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:50 AM.