Mopar 2” rear lowering springs

[Moparian]

I want to do this mod so bad on my 2020 model. I don't like lifted trucks, so leveling the front is not an option. I have watched a few videos on how to do the 4" drop in the rear but can't find just the 2" drop for the new trucks. Any of you guys make an install video? Just curious.

I am planning on doing a video when I install mine but it should be as simple as getting the rear of the truck up in the air to take the tension off the springs, unbolt them and put the new ones in.

 

[2020SilverMidnight]

I am curious, how many of you guys who have these are 4wd? My truck is a 4wd.

 

[Rock6]

I ordered my rear springs from Accessory Partners, and couldn't be happier!View attachment 43654

I have to say it`s Perfect , was that just the springs as you bought them ?

 

[Talpa]

I am planning on doing a video when I install mine but it should be as simple as getting the rear of the truck up in the air to take the tension off the springs, unbolt them and put the new ones in.

Did you do a video?

 

[Mopar_maxi]

Installed maxtrac 2” springs on my 2020 a few days ago. Definitely could tell it lowered the rear. Rides like stock. I pulled them back out and cut 1 full coil off each spring. Now it sits level and I love it. Rides exactly the same as factory.

 

[Firebird]

I have to say it`s Perfect , was that just the springs as you bought them ?

Yes, that’s correct

 

[2020SilverMidnight]

Mopar_maxi, I have the exact same truck. Can you post different photos? Different angles of the truck? I am doing this to mine as well.

 

[Rock6]

Well I have installed the Maxtrac 2" lowering coils along with the Air Lift 1000HD air bags & after 2 weeks on level ground the rear is 1/4 "higher in the rear with 5 lbs of air in the Bags . The ride is just as good as stock even with air bags . Love it , just what I wanted .

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[Moparian]

Did you do a video?

Unfortunately no, I ended up selling the springs and getting the full 2/4 kit from Maxtrac. That being said I am actually about to remove that kit and just go with the 2" springs for the rear as ride quality has been subpar and I am tired of the rear end bottoming out over certain bumps in the road that causes my rear passengers to whack their heads on the roof. I'll see what I can do on a video whenever I get around to changing everything back.

 

[WhiteLaramie2020]

Unfortunately no, I ended up selling the springs and getting the full 2/4 kit from Maxtrac. That being said I am actually about to remove that kit and just go with the 2" springs for the rear as ride quality has been subpar and I am tired of the rear end bottoming out over certain bumps in the road that causes my rear passengers to whack their heads on the roof. I'll see what I can do on a video whenever I get around to changing everything back.

You have any contacts over there since you ordered 2 kits from them already and about to get another? Maybe a group buy kinda deal? Just a thought!

 

[ChrisSRT]

Sorry just poked my head to the site today and yes 3/4 of turn gave me 1/2”. Some trucks may be different i cut 1/2 first just to make sure i did not go to low.

Do you have the video link for cutting the rear springs? I have the same springs and am wanting to go little lower myself.

 

[That_hemiguy]

I haven't seen a video, but it is crazy easy. My son and I did it in 45 minutes, including getting everything out and putting it away.
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I did the install but now Hear rear emd noise over bumps can’t figure it out.

 

[shanvn]

I got the Maxtrac springs and got a full 2”s and the ride was just like the stock ride if not better. I also wanted a stock ride nothing stiff. I even cut 3/4” off them and the ride is still like stock. My wife can’t even tell the difference and she hates the ride of lowered trucks.

What did you use to cut the spring? Do you cut from the top of the spring or the bottom?

 

[Ready Go]

What did you use to cut the spring? Do you cut from the top of the spring or the bottom?

Cut from the TOP only..use a 4" cut off disc on a hand grinder. Cut straight through relatively quickly, but not too quick..try to go fast, but don't build heat. A good cut off disc will go through the coil wire pretty easily and not heat temper it much. I've done this on many coils without issue.

 

[shanvn]

Cut from the TOP only..use a 4" cut off disc on a hand grinder. Cut straight through relatively quickly, but not too quick..try to go fast, but don't build heat. A good cut off disc will go through the coil wire pretty easily and not heat temper it much. I've done this on many coils without issue.

Thank you for responding. Pardon my ignorance, but just so I don’t mess up. I have attached a picture of the lowering springs. I am to cut the part I circled in red, correct? And if I cut 3/4 off, that will give me approximately an additional 1/2 inch drop to the rear?

 

[Ready Go]

Thank you for responding. Pardon my ignorance, but just so I don’t mess up. I have attached a picture of the lowering springs. I am to cut the part I circled in red, correct? And if I cut 3/4 off, that will give me approximately an additional 1/2 inch drop to the rear?

YES, the circled part is what you cut off.
Those top coils stack tight under load when installed..measure how thick the coil wire itself is..probably about 0.50" thick. Mark exactly where the edge of top coil end is on the next coil down and cut that complete top coil off at that mark. This way the coil will still clock perfectly is OEM when installed. It will lower that side by that thickness..probably 0.50".
I don't know that I'd cut any more coils off..even though the top three probably stack tight under load.
I cut the FULL top cut off my RR, but did still have to use a spacer under the LR to get to perfect side-by-side balance.
LR (1.0") & RR (0.50") and my cut coil RR (0.53") gave me exactly 39.75"LR & 39.75"RR now

 

[Ready Go]

Also, cutting anything other than a FULL coil is a crap shoot height wise and will clock the spring differently..if adamant, I'd do one FULL coil or one FULL & one HALF coil.

 

[shanvn]

Also, cutting anything other than a FULL coil is a crap shoot height wise and will clock the spring differently..if adamant, I'd do one FULL coil or one FULL & one HALF coil.

From what I see in the forums the 2 inch rear lowering springs still leave the rear about 1/2 inch higher than the front. So I just want to lower another 1/2 inch higher than for a total of a 2.5 inch lowering in the rear. I may just cut one full coil and hope it will sit level.

 

[shanvn]

YES, the circled part is what you cut off.
Those top coils stack tight under load when installed..measure how thick the coil wire itself is..probably about 0.50" thick. Mark exactly where the edge of top coil end is on the next coil down and cut that complete top coil off at that mark. This way the coil will still clock perfectly is OEM when installed. It will lower that side by that thickness..probably 0.50".
I don't know that I'd cut any more coils off..even though the top three probably stack tight under load.
I cut the FULL top cut off my RR, but did still have to use a spacer under the LR to get to perfect side-by-side balance.
LR (1.0") & RR (0.50") and my cut coil RR (0.53") gave me exactly 39.75"LR & 39.75"RR now

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So even if I trim both springs 1 full coil one side will still sit lower than the other?

 

[Ready Go]

From what I see in the forums the 2 inch rear lowering springs still leave the rear about 1/2 inch higher than the front. So I just want to lower another 1/2 inch higher than for a total of a 2.5 inch lowering in the rear. I may just cut one full coil and hope it will sit level.

I think you'll be spot on..one full coil should give that extra 0.5" and your springs will clock correctly also