Beautifully detailed!

This was very clear and concise! Great attention to details, very informative!! Great post!! Them chickens sure make a lot of racket!

Yours is the Blueprint for doing my Y2K 'Rango 4X4 4.7 545 RFE with 140K on the clock. I've had it since it was a year old. Before I do the suspension, I've got a 6.1 Hemi from a Ram 4X4 PU that I'm swapping in, which isn't as bad as people say it is to do. This will be the 3rd 5.7 Hemi Swap I've done, the first 2 one was a 04 Dakota and the other a 98 'Rango, both 4x4's, the 98 had a 318, he 04 a 4.7 like mine. Nothing wrong with my 4.7, I just want more power. So many folks claim you cannot get 35's on a 'Rango without heavy modifications and big bucks, even insisting the truck will just break parts constantly. Anything will break parts if you hammer the dogshit out of it, or don't do the planning install and execution correctly. Essentially, you covered the remaining questions I had regarding the Torsion Bar Keys, shackles, and the body lift. Even though the 00 and newer 'Rango's won't accept the 5" suspension lift, I prefer the Rack and Pinion suspension to the recirculating ball box type. Better road feel, comfort and far less parts to wear out in the front suspension. I've owned both types, and the 2000-later 'Rango's ride and handle much better IMO. I've worked on many of them from new, having been a tech at a Mopar dealer for 20 year before retiring. In many ways the 1st gens were far superior to the Grand Cherokee based later trucks, you cannot do any of this type of modification reasonably or at all to a late model 'Rango, not from what I see. Maybe that'll change as the design ages, perhaps more aftermarket support will appear, but i doubt it, like the later Grand Cherokees, there are too many automated systems that are interfered with and react negatively to allow for such mods. Though going on 4 years old, thanks for sharing these videos and your experiences. These Gen 1's are still popular and IMO far better looking/easier to modify all the way around that 2nd and 3rd gen's. I've got the manual transfer case, with a Sure Grip in the rear and the Grand Cherokee Quadra-track Vari-lock front diff in my 2000. Just enough tracking with 3:73's to work well especially with taller 35's versus 31's.

I have 33’s with no modifications, I did add a 3 inch front end lift after, just because I hit a huge ass rock off-roading, the front end came up about a foot, good thing for the skid plates.

Это очень информативное видео обо всех работах, связанных с подъемом вашего Durango. Подробно, и вы поделились всем своим опытом в выполнении этого проекта. Отличное видео, оно ответило практически на все вопросы, которые у меня возникли, поскольку я подумываю сделать то же самое . Спасибо, что поделились этим!! Кстати, симпатичная стойка и общий вид вашего Durango!!

I love that you break stuff down from years and styles! Muchly appreciated!

decent explanation on the torsion bar "how it works/adjustment" I like to make it even simpler; Imagine a simple coil compression spring, say 2 inches tall. It takes 300 lbs to compress it completely. It's now 1 inch tall when loaded with 300 lbs. Now, put a block of iron under it, 1 inch thick. It still takes 300 lbs to compress it, but the unloaded height is now 3 inches (your lifted truck) the compressed height is now 2 inches... and does not affect the ride. (same spring rate) 30 yrs ago, the Toyota guys were feuding over this exact subject. Half Could not comprehend the fact when the torsion bars were 'tightened' (lifting the truck) that spring rate (ride quality) stayed the same. They thought it 'compressed' the bar, making it stiffer, when in fact all it did was add that 'block', and raised the working height of the spring (torsion bar)

This is a very informative video on all the work involved in lifting your Durango. Detailed and you shared all your experiences in doing this project. Great video it answered practically all the questions I have since I am considering doing the same to my Dakota. Thanks for sharing this!! Btw, nice looking stance and overall look to your Durango!!

@kamakool

2 жыл бұрын

👍 beautiful durango

Your Durango looks very good. Thanks for the video. I bought a lifted durango but since I bought another truck I want to lift it also. This helped a lot. Thanks a bunch.

Know this is old but gives way more info then other lift videos thanks.

Gotta have that 318. That Mercedes motor gave me lots of issues. Beautiful build

Excellent video and description of your project.

Nice truck man. Great video, thank you for posting. Will look into applying some of these mods to my Dakota.

@TripTheLineFantasic

5 жыл бұрын

Ecorium Channel . So did you ever lift your Dakota?

If you put a body lift on a Durango with 32” tires will still rub the frame when turned. I’m working on getting a custom steering rack onto a tuff country 5.5 lift. Another way to lift Durango is find a flip block that flips the springs on top of the axle increasing your ground clearance.

Спасибо бро с пламенным приветом из КАЗАХСТАНА

Damn that's a cool durango. Im not sure why but im getting mad max vibes from it

very nice video man appreciate it.. i have 2 durangos currently and one is on 33s n the other is my wifes daily driver but MINE is goin on 44s as a mud truck and even though u went to 35s with yours gives me more insight on what i need to do with mine!! along with a bunch of other mods but things u pointed out in this video i would have missed... thank u very much n btw nice looking Rango!!

Love your Durango ... I have one with the same setup except they did not do the add a leaf...I will be doing that .. irun 33x12.5x15 tires now but I like the look of the 35's ...great job ... looks great

that looks mean , nice build

Thanks for this! Very informative!

thank you thanks muchas gracias you answer all my questions with your video you have become a Master in the Durango world 👌

Nice ride, I like the work you did on it. I have a 02 SXT I want to do some miner work on, no off roading just a little lift and larger tires, it snows here in Jersey. Good info to use for my ride. Thanx.

Watched ur vid, then lifted my dakota the same but with the blocks in the back. Much better looking now

@fferris723

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man!

I'm a new Durango owner and I'm stoked to see and hear what you have done! Got a new subscriber out of me my friend! I have a 99 same make as yours! Looking I to doing basically the same work! Thanks for the visual of how it will look! Thanks so much for sharing this bruv! Cheers, Jerbs 👍🏼😁

@iamdjlee1837

2 жыл бұрын

I agree I have 2000 durango...I'm gonna try to install some new torsion keys on my channel

Super helpful video thanks!

Sweet looking Durango lifted

Just got a 2003. Love this vid 😍

@iamdjlee1837

2 жыл бұрын

I have 2000

Your the bomb dude thankyou

Nice rig

This is nice man and looks great can you make a walkaround tour of this

great video i liked how you explained everything to do cause i got a 99 durango and i torqued the keys and got shackles and got pro comp 33" mud tires but i want to go higher and was thinking about body lift this video answered alot of my questions

@fferris723

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Happy lifting!

I have a 03 Durango

Just got an 02 was thinking about taking the fender flares and running boards off, do you think that’s a big job or a quickie?

If I do 2” lift shackles and crank front tortion keys would I be able to fit 33s or 35s on welds and 1” spacers so they stick out a little bit more

On the issue of CV Joints not even a concern, think about it if you are driving and turn L or R the angle is so much greater on the CV joint then any angle I see right now with the CV joint and the Lift I would be much more worried about the sway bar and the distance between it sitting static and when the suspension is topped out (IE tires off ground) Good video though very good job and well explained :)

We have a 2000 and we candof did the same thing but we have different wheels on it but it handles bad going down roads but a gees the tires absorb some of the handling and we did the same thing with the bumper we cut it but good video and nice track and good job

Very nice build and great presentation. A couple of questions: Using tape measure, what is your current ground clearance front and rear and lowest points. Also, skid plates seem impossible to locate. What are you using? Thanks much in advance.

@fferris723

5 жыл бұрын

B McD look on line at local scrap yards such as pull a part or LKQ and see if they have any Durango’s. If they do stop by and see if they have skid plates. If they do get em! I’m not sure what the ground clearance was. I sold the vehicle so I’m unable to measure it.

I’m digging the stance and lift. What brand is your brush guard?

What thickness wheel spacers did you pick up, and how have they been holding up? I've done my lift and want to slap some 35s on, and I'm not sure I want to buy some offset rims, Im fond of the stock ones.

OK thank you

Would it be possible if you could post all the parts that you used in your build?

I just wanna say that your DURANGO looks awesome, I have a 98 DURANGO and it sounds fairly simple to do this modification and your video is super informative. Thank you for showing what steps you took, you have inspired me to make the changes to my DURANGO and go from boring to badass 😎

@PeterAverso-kw7re

Ай бұрын

Show me 2025konanhybread

What’s the most amount of lift and biggest size tire to be able to off-road my durango? I don’t wanna sink money into it bc I’m not keeping it forever. Just moved to Utah and want to offroad it before I move again.

I know its been awhile since this video but I have an 01 Durango as well and have been looking to put 35's on it, and was wondering if there was anyway you still had the links for the shackles and springs you got. Thanks for the video it was very informative.

@seansmith8849

5 жыл бұрын

Also, where in NC are you? I have very little mechanical knowledge but am trying to replicate your lift, I would definitely pay to have it installed if that's something you do.

@jesseberrios5631

5 жыл бұрын

if you havent found the kit they sell it on ebay full kits just type in durango lift kit and find for your year

Yours got the good ole 287 mopar V8, my truck has that same engine and I love it! It’s better on fuel than the 318 even though you sacrifice some power. Both are reliable too.

@fferris723

3 жыл бұрын

Redneck_TV yes a lot of people trash talk the 4.7L. I did the maintenance on the engine, plugs, syn oil, coolant flush etc and it ran great.

@redneck_tv7929

3 жыл бұрын

fferris723 they do mint burnouts too! Tow trailers, beat chevys and fords in street races, haul random ass junk, all that shit! My 4x4 287 ram kicks ass!

Great video. Did you lift the front off the ground to remove torsion keys? Thanks

@fferris723

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Lawson yes I did lift the front tires off the ground to replace the keys.

Will this lift work on 1999 Dodge Durango Rwd? It has the same rack and pinion system

Did you have to modify bottom brackets for the brush guard? I'm getting ready to put a brush guard on a 1999 with 3 inch body lift. Good looking truck, awesome job!

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

Victor Moseley I did have to modify the brush guard mounting brackets due to the body lift.

Yea been looking abit for a lift kit, tuff country has a 5.5 inch. Granted like u said, believe its just for 98-99. I have a 99. I just want 33s, 35s look to big for what i want. But urs looks good.

@fferris723

3 жыл бұрын

If you have a 99 then definitely go for the 5.5 rough country lift if you can.

Do you think that this can handle 37x12.50r17lt. I have a 2000 Dodge Durango with a wheel adaptor 1" 6x4.5 to a 6x5.5 due to some rims that were given off an 1500 2016 chevy truck

I'd like to put a body lift on my 03 durango 4x4 but for some reason there isn't a kit for an 03. Just up to 02. Can someone tell me why and what the difference is.

How does the truck ride? Is it stiff as hell and uncomfortable on a long ride?

awesome video can you do another short video on front and rear bumper mounting

Your Durango looks great, thanks for the info and the explanations. Did you need to regear for those tires though?

@fferris723

Жыл бұрын

Did not re gear. Accelerated and cruised just fine however the fuel mileage went to like 2 miles to the gallon.

Sweet build and awesome video ! Do you know the brand/model of that bull bar you have in the front ?

@fferris723

5 жыл бұрын

East Baked rhino is the brand. It was chrome when I got it. I sanded it down and painted it flat black with a rattle can.

Nice truck but if you add an add- aleaf to a spring under axle which is what that truck has it lowers the vehicle.

A Torsion/Shackles "T/S" lift gives 2" in the rear and 3" in the front. Need extended shocks for both fronts and back. Nice description though!

@jesseberrios5631

5 жыл бұрын

dont need extended shocks in front for ts lift

@NathanKirby2001

4 жыл бұрын

@@jesseberrios5631 yes you do if you max em out

@skylerhester6220

3 жыл бұрын

@@NathanKirby2001 I've got 3 inch spring spacers on my 99 2wd with stock sized shocks, on my 98 4wd I had to use new shocks but I have a 5.5" on it but if you're only going 3 inches you're fine with stock shocks

@NathanKirby2001

3 жыл бұрын

@@skylerhester6220 my shocks are just old so I got some Ranchos that are made for the 3 inch lift

@skylerhester6220

3 жыл бұрын

@@NathanKirby2001 Oh yea I can definitely understand that, i would have gotten extended shocks if i didnt already have a brand new set of KYBs I had bought before the lift

I have an 03 dodge Durango would a 2002 steering extension work on mine like the one u have

Would 33 x 12.5s fit without lifting? Spacing? I* have 31 x 10.5 on my 99 SLT+ 5.9. I'd like the wider tires for Beach fishing!

Where did you get the grille guard? Looks really clean, I want to get one for mine

@fferris723

3 жыл бұрын

Jacob Ecret unfortunately it came on the Durango when I bought it. The grill guard was chrome. I sanded it down and painted it flat black with a rattle can.

@JacobEcret

3 жыл бұрын

fferris723 oh okay

@jordankerby970

3 жыл бұрын

@@fferris723 where did you get the shackles with the geese seats

thats weird, the older Dakotas have the leafs on top of the axle not under... I wonder why they changed that, because now the U-Bolts are hold the entire weight of the rear end and you lost ground clearance with the springs below the axle

@63701john

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! even on fords there on top I've only seen that as a cheap way to lower a truck

Thanks for the informative video. Any problems as of yet?. I am thinking about going this exact route with my 2001 SLT

@fferris723

3 жыл бұрын

Ran it like that for quite a while and had no probs. Wife even drove it for a while to pick kids up from school. I would say like anything maintenance is most important. Keep your joints greased and fluids changed.

I have a 01 Durango RT with TS and Body Lift looking to get 35s. Question can you flex offroad with 35s without rubbing in the rear?

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

Nelson C you can flex quit a bit in the rear. The inside tread scuffed the black plastic splash guard when I was really flexing but other than that none. You should be ok and will have plenty of clearance.

Very nice Durango! I do have a question for the rear end question; Why didn't you buy new spring perches for the rear end and move the spring on top of the axle. Wouldn't that have given you more clearance and been more stronger than doing the shackle lift? I am purchasing a 2001 on Friday and looking to lift it and just wanted to know if putting the springs over the axle would be better than a add a leaf and drop down shackles? Again Very Nice Durango Thanks for your time to read my question

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

Justin Beresic valid question and I agree. I have not found a company that sells the adapters separately to put the springs on top of the rear axle. Rough country has the 5.5 lift for $1,000.00 plus that comes with the needed adapters. I am looking at buying that lift and making a safe, quality modification for the steering.

@Jeremysbad

4 жыл бұрын

fferris723 let me know if you ever come up with a mod to the steering ... p.s they sell a leaf flip kit here www.airbagit.com/1997-2003-DODGE-DURANGO-Lifted-Axle-Flip-Kit-p/x2-fli-du97xxa.htm

@jimmyh1817

Жыл бұрын

@@Jeremysbad Holy smokes, I have been looking around for this for a while. Thank you!

@jimmyh1817

Жыл бұрын

@@Jeremysbad The only think I wish is that the lift could be less than 5 inches. I only want about 3 inches of lift, but I guess the axle and springs combine to more than that when positions are swapped. I want the axle on top because I keep hitting the shock mounts on rocks. And I installed the longer rear shackles, but they hit on rocks, so I lowered my vehicle a little (used the other holes in the shackles, then ground off the excess shackle length) in order to get the shackles off the ground a bit.

Could you send a link for all the parts or add it to the description I’m about to do this to my 2003 durango

Nice informative tinker build 👍. You still have it? Selling it? 😏

How much did it cost you for the whole thing

What inch lift

fferris723 what longer shocks did you use for the rear?

@fferris723

5 жыл бұрын

John Appelhanz Rancho plus 3 inches.

where did you get all the stuff to do this lift. and will it work with a 03 durango

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

Josh Dowdall yes it will work on an 03.

Nice

What size lift you running?

Where can I get a lift kit for suspension not just torsion keys on a 2007 4wd durango? I can’t find anything

Go rhino pushbar/brushgaurd mount fine with 3in body lift?

@fferris723

5 жыл бұрын

WiryOak it will not. You will have to fabricate lower mounting brackets.

I know it's been awhile since your original post but hoping you'd give information/advice on lifting an 01' Durango. After doing a suspension lift on mine, I found that the front end upper control arms were lowered to their maximum and now sitting against the cushion stops on the frame. Did you end up replacing your control arms with aftermarket? Could you share the manufacturer if you did?

@fferris723

5 жыл бұрын

Ted Waruszewski I had the same thing happen. You’ll have to back the torsion keys off to get the upper control arms off the stops. There are aftermarket control arms for the2WDs but they won’t work with the 4WDs. I backed my keys off just enough so my upper control arms were not on the stops.

Sawzall and grinder make room for bigger tires 😎

If your Durango is the same body style as mine then it should work.

Did you have to change the gear and ratio for the 35S?

@fferris723

2 жыл бұрын

Good question however did not. Rolled with the factory 3.55 ratio. However I ended up burning 1/4 of gas in 50 miles. Acceleration was still good believe it or not.

What make is that front bumper guard ?

replace ifs with a solid axle and put that thing in the air. =)

Do you jack it up before tightening the torsion keys?

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

GusgusA1 you can jack up the front but I did not. After you tighten the keys you will need to bounce the front of the vehicle with the trans in neutral. You can also got for a short drive. A mile or so then measure the ride height in the front to see if you are even on each side. If you need direction I can make a short video and post for you. Let me know.

@GusgusA1

6 жыл бұрын

fferris723 thank you. I'll give it a try if more info needed I'll let you know. Thank you.

What's the mpg? How to increase it?

where did you your lift and body lift from and will it work for 03 duragno

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

Josh Dowdall here is the link. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B4XLC7Q/ref=psdcmw_15717401_t1_B000J38TC4

How much did you send on Brody lift

Can an impact wrench be used on the torsion key bolt?

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

GusgusA1 no do not use an impact wrench. 1/2 inch ratchet and socket. Tighten the key by hand only.

@GusgusA1

6 жыл бұрын

fferris723 ok. Thank you

Will 35s fit on factory springs.

@jesseberrios5631

5 жыл бұрын

if you do the 2 inch shackle in the rear and a 3inch body lift you can stay stock springs

Damnnnn, 80 original milessss!???

What about gearing? Did the 35s slow it down a lot?

@fferris723

3 жыл бұрын

Kenny'z random tube not really. Handled the 35s fine from an acceleration and cruising standpoint. Fuel mileage however went through the floor.

@KGReef

3 жыл бұрын

@@fferris723 figured so. I have 32s. I noticed a little lag at 70 mph. And gas mileage went down more from the 31s.

Dont do anymore things to your rig, it looks great as it is cause Iike how it looks. I like how it is set up

@reginaldzachariah4365

2 жыл бұрын

you prolly dont give a shit but if you're bored like me atm you can watch all of the latest movies on instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my brother lately =)

@estebanalexis5492

2 жыл бұрын

@Reginald Zachariah definitely, been watching on instaflixxer for years myself :D

@Rambling_Hick

2 жыл бұрын

@@estebanalexis5492 the inflance I dont care about, I just enjoy seeing a good build

Do you hsve a fb. I want to connect with you with help on my 02 durango.

Do you have a link for those shackles?

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

GusgusA1 m.ebay.com/itm/1997-2003-Dodge-Durango-2-Rear-Lift-Shackles-Leveling-Kit-2WD-4WD-PRO/262302849514?hash=item3d1277d9ea%3Ag%3A-CkAAOSwWD1ZsSLF&_trkparms=pageci%253Ad51d2097-bc9e-11e7-8f57-74dbd1804b66%257Cparentrq%253A67f4925a15f0a9c42984b91bfffc0aad%257Ciid%253A1

How much lift did you get from the keys?

@fferris723

3 жыл бұрын

Right around 3 inches but as mentioned you can just tighten your factory keys and get some lift. I would say prob around 2 or 2.5 inches.

Why would you need the shacked with the add a leaf? Shackles lift but the add a leaf will lower the suspension because the springs are under the axles.

@GusgusA1

6 жыл бұрын

What am I missing?

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

Think about the other 5 springs that are mounted under the axle. They lift the vehicle even though they are mounted under the axle. The spring tension compensates for the vehicle weight and then some. This allows the spring pack to have a more curved symmetry, raising the vehicle up.

i would have a shop o this

This is what I wanna do but I want 31s (for now) 1/2" spacers (for clearance) unfortunately mines 2wd but I'm making an overland vehicle

@gemtasticcanup5272

5 жыл бұрын

Your Durango came stock with 31 inch tires

@jimmyh1817

Жыл бұрын

@@gemtasticcanup5272 Actually, many Durangos came stock with 29" tires (235/75R15).

where did u purchase the brush guard at

@fferris723

6 жыл бұрын

Dakota Simpson google "2001 Dodge Durango brush guard" and you will be able to pick what ever one you want.

That rearend, is it stiff?

@jesseberrios5631

5 жыл бұрын

im sure it is with that spring pack, i added a 2.5 inch leaf in rear and im very stiff in the rear.

Why the addaleaf? That drops your rear end, seeing your axle is mounted on top. No ground clearance

@Tresper86

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing..

Can u put 8 speed 8hp transmission in it

Could this build be applied to 01 Dodge Dakota 4x4 ext cab

@fferris723

5 жыл бұрын

Shawn Sandifer I think so. Look at the suspension in the front. If you have torsion bar suspension then yes. The axle is already bolted to the bottom of the leaf springs on a Dakota so you can lift the back with blocks between the bottom of the spring and top of the axle.

@shawnsandifer3270

5 жыл бұрын

@@fferris723 thanks!

@papasavage8247

5 жыл бұрын

@@fferris723 how many total inches of lift do you have on your Durango? I'm lifting my quad cab 4 door 2001 4x4 and I'm putting a 3 inch body lift on it at the moment I had to because I'm LS swapping it and it made it easier to clear everything. Plus I wanna run 35x13.50r20s with the least lift as possible. I hate huge gaps between the wheel wells I see guys with a 7 inch lift on 33r15s and it looks like they skipped leg day

@JacobEcret

5 жыл бұрын

The Durango and Dakota have the same front end in that year, I’m almost positive, don’t quote me.