NOTE: These are for shop install only. We can no longer drop ship this item. Please call to order and schedule install.
Plan on 1-2 weeks for in-stock orders to ship after you pay, as there is a lot of preparation for these kits.
The Thuren Fabrication Long Travel Leaf Conversion is a game changer for 2nd GENs! From 1994-2002, the rear suspension geometry is one of the biggest drawbacks of the 2nd Gen platform.
OEM Issues:
- The OEM 4" block
- very short length and very stiff leaf springs
- inverted U-Bolts
- etc
These issues have been upgraded and geometry corrected with the Thuren Long Travel kit. Massive improvements in ride quality and handling both on road and off are now a reality.
Details:
- Fits all 1994-2002 Ram 2500/3500
- Includes all brackets, bump stops, leaf springs, shackles, and hardware needed.
- Uses our proven 2003-2013 Long Travel leafs.
- This kit will not work with OEM or other brand leaf springs.
- This kit is designed for performance. The Leaf Springs are soft.
- Positions the axle so that through suspension travel, 37" tires can stay more center in the wheel well.
- 13.5" of efficient wheel travel with bolt-in 12" stroke (Short-Body) shocks.
- 18" of possible wheel travel, with fabricated Bed-Cage shock mounts.
- Shocks not supplied. Will require shocks NO LONGER than 18.5" compressed.
- Shocks required are standard Dodge Ram mounting, which is 1.65" wide ends using a 14mm or 9/16" bolt.
Important notes below you must understand before purchasing this kit!!
- This is a very involved install.
- We strongly recommend you remove the bed, to gain proper bracket removal access.
- We have not assessed enough trucks to know how the brake line will handle the extra travel available or if the brake line on all years will clear the new Bump-Stop location on the axle. Brake lines are not included but may need to be addressed on your own
- Some year trucks have a brake proportioning valve linked to the rear axle. We send a bracket so you can disconnect it and lock it in place, but some trucks may be different than what we designed around, so be aware of that.
- This kit involves Face-drilling and hammering out a dozen-plus frame rivets. An Air-Hammer will save you tons of time.
- There is no welding involved, but there is a bit of easy cutting. A SawZall is all you need for the small bit there is.
- There is some light drilling needed to mount the new shock mounts on the axle.
NOTE: These are for shop install only. We can no longer drop ship this item. Please call to order and schedule install.
Plan on 1-2 weeks for in-stock orders to ship after you pay, as there is a lot of preparation for these kits.
The Thuren Fabrication Long Travel Leaf Conversion is a game changer for 2nd GENs! From 1994-2002, the rear suspension geometry is one of the biggest drawbacks of the 2nd Gen platform.
OEM Issues:
- The OEM 4" block
- very short length and very stiff leaf springs
- inverted U-Bolts
- etc
These issues have been upgraded and geometry corrected with the Thuren Long Travel kit. Massive improvements in ride quality and handling both on road and off are now a reality.
Details:
- Fits all 1994-2002 Ram 2500/3500
- Includes all brackets, bump stops, leaf springs, shackles, and hardware needed.
- Uses our proven 2003-2013 Long Travel leafs.
- This kit will not work with OEM or other brand leaf springs.
- This kit is designed for performance. The Leaf Springs are soft.
- Positions the axle so that through suspension travel, 37" tires can stay more center in the wheel well.
- 13.5" of efficient wheel travel with bolt-in 12" stroke (Short-Body) shocks.
- 18" of possible wheel travel, with fabricated Bed-Cage shock mounts.
- Shocks not supplied. Will require shocks NO LONGER than 18.5" compressed.
- Shocks required are standard Dodge Ram mounting, which is 1.65" wide ends using a 14mm or 9/16" bolt.
Important notes below you must understand before purchasing this kit!!
- This is a very involved install.
- We strongly recommend you remove the bed, to gain proper bracket removal access.
- We have not assessed enough trucks to know how the brake line will handle the extra travel available or if the brake line on all years will clear the new Bump-Stop location on the axle. Brake lines are not included but may need to be addressed on your own
- Some year trucks have a brake proportioning valve linked to the rear axle. We send a bracket so you can disconnect it and lock it in place, but some trucks may be different than what we designed around, so be aware of that.
- This kit involves Face-drilling and hammering out a dozen-plus frame rivets. An Air-Hammer will save you tons of time.
- There is no welding involved, but there is a bit of easy cutting. A SawZall is all you need for the small bit there is.
- There is some light drilling needed to mount the new shock mounts on the axle.
