Switch out front speings

[SouthTexasRebel]

I have a 2021 4x4 Lonestar and got the Zone 6” lift from a local shop. Unfortunately that lift keeps a 1.3” rake on the vehicle. I upgraded to adjustable Bilstein in front and removed the Zone .8” preload spacer, and adjusted the shock for 2” of lift and the truck is dead level. Unfortunately the preload is too much and the driving is really rough here, so I found this thread and will be swapping my springs for #68320249AC which correspond to that chart posted above. Hopefully this softens the ride by eliminating preload. If there is any preload adjustment on the shock to get it back to level, it will be mininal like .5-1”, but at this point I’ll trade a little rake for ride quality.

 

[Fuzznutz]

I have a 2021 4x4 Lonestar and got the Zone 6” lift from a local shop. Unfortunately that lift keeps a 1.3” rake on the vehicle. I upgraded to adjustable Bilstein in front and removed the Zone .8” preload spacer, and adjusted the shock for 2” of lift and the truck is dead level. Unfortunately the preload is too much and the driving is really rough here, so I found this thread and will be swapping my springs for #68320249AC which correspond to that chart posted above. Hopefully this softens the ride by eliminating preload. If there is any preload adjustment on the shock to get it back to level, it will be mininal like .5-1”, but at this point I’ll trade a little rake for ride quality.

What am I not understanding here? Doesn't the zone 6" lift use lift springs? That chart is only to achieve an extra inch while running a 2 inch lift.

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[R.Duff]

These guys make after market front and rear springs . I put the heavy rate springs in the back of my truck recently, rides awesome.

Dobinsons Direct

Dobinsons Direct

www.dobinsonsdirect.com

 

[SouthTexasRebel]

What am I not understanding here? Doesn't the zone 6" lift use lift springs? That chart is only to achieve an extra inch while running a 2 inch lift.

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They do provide 5" rear lift springs. But the front lift is achieved by a top strut spacer and preload spacer. If one already has the off-road package then the truck doesn't require the preload spacer to be within 3/4" of level.

 

[eficalibrator]

conversion chart View attachment 90483

For those searching, I am able to confirm that my 2021 Rebel had the 68320249AC front springs and 68370565AB rear springs as part of its off road (+1" ride height) suspension. The front struts measure as identical in spring perch height between my original yellow Rebel Bilsteins and a new set of Silver (5100 series) Bilsteins for a Base Ram on their lowest setting. (These offer muliple raised settings for the spring perch up to +2.6" from stock.) Ride height measured at axle centerline to the wheel arch was ~37" front, 39" rear.

I was able to successfully lower the front by replacing the front springs with 68320236AB as sourced from a local dealer. ( I used a BellTech 34319 rear spring/spacer kit in the rear) This gave me a 1"/3" drop and a ride that was level at about 36" all around. I may add a set of airbags to the rear to bring it back up another 1", but it's cold here and my shop is full. Photo shows the new lower/level ride height.