Difficulty & Labor Time
Rating: Moderate (2/5)
Estimated Shop/DIY Time: 1.0 – 2.5 hours
Factory Platform: Ram DT Platform (5th Gen Architecture / 6-Lug Fully Boxed Steel Frame)
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Shopping for 2000 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4. Parts appear only when the fitment coverage includes 1999-2001.
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Ram 1500 DT uses a coilover strut with an IFS motion ratio of ~1:1.68. The rear suspension features a 5-link coil setup that maintains ride comfort but requires careful rear spacer height selection to prevent rear spring unseating at full droop when extending rear shocks.
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Ram DT Platform (5th Gen Architecture / 6-Lug Fully Boxed Steel Frame)
Factory Stance: 2.0 to 2.75 inches nose-down factory stance.
Pattern: 6x139.7 mm / 6x5.5" (Thread: M14 x 1.5)
Torque: 130 lb-ft (176 N·m) for 5-lug DS; 130-140 lb-ft (176-190 N·m) for 6-lug DT
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Rating: Moderate (2/5)
Estimated Shop/DIY Time: 1.0 – 2.5 hours
Factory Platform: Ram DT Platform (5th Gen Architecture / 6-Lug Fully Boxed Steel Frame)
Common mechanical stress points and wear indicators when installing racks & carriers on the 2000 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4.
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