Ram 1500 lowering springs are a more straightforward swap, where you pull the factory coils and add the drop coils for a 2-inch front reduction. Ram 1500 control arms, on the other hand, give you a deeper 3–4-inch drop without the loss of suspension travel or alignment headaches. If you're going more aggressive, control arms are the smarter move.
Depending on which Dodge Ram 1500 drop kit you go with, the rear is handled either with a hanger and shackle kit or an axle flip kit. The flip method, where the axle is moved from beneath the leaf springs to on top, is typically used for the bigger 5–6-inch rear drops. It gets you a cleaner, more aggressive stance out back.
Some do, some don't. It depends on which Dodge Ram 1500 lowering kit you choose. The more complete kits include matched shocks, while the entry-level coil spring and hanger setups need suitable shocks separately. Either way, you'll want shocks that are spec'd for your new ride height, so don't skip that step.
With the right Ram 1500 drop kit, your alignment can actually be set right back to factory specs. Kits that use Ram 1500 control arms are specifically designed to correct for geometry changes that happen when you lower the truck, so you're not stuck chasing an alignment that won't hold.
Most Dodge Ram 1500 suspension parts are built for automatic transmission trucks. The 4-inch front and 6-inch rear kits, which include transmission crossmembers to tuck the transmission safely, are specifically noted for automatic transmissions only. It's worth double-checking compatibility for your year and drivetrain before ordering.
Our Dodge Ram 1500 drop kits are for 1994–1999, 2000, and 2002–2005 model years. Each kit is spec'd to that specific generation, so you're getting parts that actually fit your Ram.
