Yep, got it all installed late yesterday afternoon. Sorry, but I completely skipped getting any more pictures because I was so excited. I'll take some pictures when I get home from work tonight.

I ended up putting about 100 miles on it yesterday night and the ride is great. It's slightly rougher than factory, but nothing uncomfortable. You definitely feel the road more but it doesn't shake your spine loose.

I took a 180* interstate on-ramp at about 65mph and it was perfectly planted. Previously I'd done it at about 55-60 and it was getting uncomfortable. Someone at Advance Auto Parts told me it reminded him of a Dodge version of the Jeep SRT8--I told him that's exactly what I was going for.

 

Sounds great! Can't wait to do mine now. Looking forward to more pics...do you still have the reverse rake look? Oh and did you cut the bumpstops at all?

 

That was the most noticeable effect I had too was the Handling is such a difference, and was even more enhanced by my strut tower brace.....:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

What strut tower race you have FINELINE?

 

Arrington's......:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

Thanks for the write up!

I am about to order all the goodies to lower my D right now. woowoo

 

After a few days, here are pictures of what I assume will be the final stance. Perhaps it's not as obvious to me because I've just gotten used to it, but it seems to me that the reverse rake has minimized. I'll be scheduling an alignment next week but I expect they won't be able to pull the rears in enough so I'm seriously considering the BWoody rear control arms. I just can't see spending almots $700 for an adjustable part instead of a $300 fixed part if the fixed part will do what I need. I'll see how close they can get without the control arms and if that's not enough then I'll contact BWoody.

 

Looks about right. I forgot that mine came up a bit once the alignment was back in check. Yours should do the same.

 

Do you have any current pictures of your setup?

 

Yeah, there's quite a bit of lean in the tires because of all the negative camber. Especially in the back. Standing them back upright should help raise it.

 

I'm ordering mine Monday, I can't wait to lower her. I think I will go ahead and buy the control arms though, I want the alignment to go without a hitch.

 

Hmmmm....

 

When you replace tires you could go up easily to a 275 to help proportion as well and still have no issues.in any way.

 

I was already thinking the same thing. Not only does a 275 look pretty good, but it'll help with traction, if that becomes an issue in the near future.

 

What tires are you running? And are those Viper reps?

 

Yes. Stock size nitto nt420s on viper reps.

 

Looks good.

 

Not anymore but I've made some changes to increase my available rear suspension travel. Inner wheel wells are trimmed and metal lip is very lightly rolled.

 

Now yours looks a lot lower then any of the others I've seen as well as the front looking very low. Are those just the regular springs?

 

They are. The wheel offset pushes the tires out and the fitment is dead on. That might be the difference you're seeing.

 

Matt, your drop definitely looks a bit lower than other RM springs I've seen... it's perfect actually... are you sure RM didn't change the cut after the first few runs? The Nitto tires could also be a bit taller. I'm also surprised you were rubbing before doing all that fender work, that's why I'm wondering if RM changed the springs after getting some feedback from those first few installs.

 

Once they finalized the design they did a run of 20 sets for the Durango. This is one of those 20 sets that I'm running and honestly I'm not sure they will be doing another run once those are done.

 

Glad I got my set!... and thanks to you for convincing me to get them... it was your photos that got me hooked on the drop!

 

We really need something in between these and the Eibach offering.

 

Why in between? To me the RM springs are a pretty subtle drop (1.2"-1.4") for a SUV. Anything less is pointless and anything more will reduce performance. These would compare to the GTWorx or Swift springs for the Evo... by the way do you miss your 8? The wife let me keep my Evo9... probably cause it has 4 doors and I can drive the kids and pick up groceries .

 

I called and talked to the guys at blackopsauto and they are getting more RM in the second week of May. I put in my order.

 

Hey Bryan, any updates on your lowered D? How's it riding? When you going for an alignment?

 

I put it in the local Firestone shop for a lifetime alignment. I made sure to clarify with them and assured them I would be getting my money's worth out of their "lifetime" service. Here are the camber specs.

Before:
LF: -1.8* RF: -2.4*
LR: -2.7* RR: -2.8*

After:
LF: -1.2* RF: -1.1
LR: -2.5* RR: -2.1*

The guy also put just a little more caster in the front left (5.8* to 6.3*) to help pull the camber back into spec and to help minimize tire wear. If the tires aren't wearing bad enough, I'll go back and tell them to straighten it up and I'll deal with whatever excess tire wear it causes.

I told the guys I'd be looking into some rear control arms that would help pull the rear camber back closer to a -1.x* and then I'd be back in for another line up.

So far, it drives great if only a little stiffer than stock.

The front hasn't settled any more than the last picture I posted but the ride is good. I've got a plan to put about 100-150lbs on the front suspension so I'll see if that little bit of weight will help push the front down a little more.

 

Just called and spoke to them at blackopsauto and the springs are back in. They only got 20 units in again, they will order more if they have demand, as of 4pm central it's on their website. Placed my order today I can't wait.

 

Bryan, any new pics you have?

 

I've got the weekend off so if weather cooperates I'll try to wash, clay, and wax and then get some good pictures.

 

That thing looks sweet! I'm not a lowered D guy but I have to admit that looks sharp as heck!