We are going to be doing a drop on a QC next week. Our initial plan is the do a DJM flip in the rear and cut the front springs. Looking to drop the front 2 in. and the rear 4 in. I am sure it will work and look good. At the same time, I really like the way the stocker rides, so if the lowering does not ride as well, we will put it back to stock. Will post pics when we do and let everyone know about the ride quality.stinker said:
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What's the ride height difference between the Hemi QC and the SRT QC?
Just curious, we were going to lower the Hemi because it was a little too high for me. Sounds like I'll be lowereing the SRT.
Just curious, we were going to lower the Hemi because it was a little too high for me. Sounds like I'll be lowereing the SRT.
Bolt the STD cab axle, STD springs, and STD shocks into the rear of the QUAD. The quad will actually sit lower than the STD due to the mounting points of the front spring hanger on the frame. You can leave the rear bar on the STD cab axle, the vehicle actually feels pretty good with it on. Be sure to trim the rear jounce bumpers down about an inch (while keeping the same profile) using a belt sander so that you don't limit jounce travel.
Install the STD cab front knuckles, cut the STD coils down 0.50 - 0.75 inch, and install the STD cab shocks on the front. The STD knuckles allow you to keep similar alignment settings to keep the toe, camber, and caster curves close to stock. You'll also need to trim the lip of the jounce bumper cup off above the flange but below the 'barbs' on the front cups and keep the conical bumpers. Front bar sizes are the same between STD and QUAD.
If you're going to tow with your lowered beast, it would be a good idea to install a set of bags over the rear axle to aid in load capacity. It's important to use STD cab shocks on a lowered quad since the shock bodies are shorter and will prevent a mechanical bottom during hard jounce events.
Might have some pics to share
Install the STD cab front knuckles, cut the STD coils down 0.50 - 0.75 inch, and install the STD cab shocks on the front. The STD knuckles allow you to keep similar alignment settings to keep the toe, camber, and caster curves close to stock. You'll also need to trim the lip of the jounce bumper cup off above the flange but below the 'barbs' on the front cups and keep the conical bumpers. Front bar sizes are the same between STD and QUAD.
If you're going to tow with your lowered beast, it would be a good idea to install a set of bags over the rear axle to aid in load capacity. It's important to use STD cab shocks on a lowered quad since the shock bodies are shorter and will prevent a mechanical bottom during hard jounce events.
Might have some pics to share
An ol' Charger RT will level out a rig as well.
Charger RT will level out a rig as well.1 - 8 of 8 Posts
