1st Gen Ride Height

2tonic

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Got a 2003 DD SLT 4WD 4.7 ltr with factory tow package with 265/70R16 tires. Putting all new suspension in (I have a thread in the 98~03 First Gen section with lots of questions. Need your opinions).

Can anyone share the original ride height at the center of the wheel arches, either form the ground up, or the top edge of the rim up?

Did Dodge set the drivers side a little higher to compensate for the drivers weight?

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The answer is no.

 

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Well, I tried....

 

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Discussion starter · #4 · Aug 3, 2025

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How 'bout this angle...should the ride height (from ground to wheel arch) be the same at all four positions, or is the top of the fronts different from the rears?

 

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dunno about the rear height though

 

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IIRC the rear rides a little higher when unloaded.

 

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tomk said:

IIRC the rear rides a little higher when unloaded.

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Thank you very much for this information!
Getting ready to replace all CA's, shocks, tie rods, swaybar bushings and links, and tires on my 03 (all 23 year old original pcs....well, not tires) and I'm sure my current heights are somewhat off, or have sagged.

Appreciate the help.