Dodge 1500 4x4 ?'s

[calamaridog]

My brother in law just picked up a basic 2006 Dodge 1500 4x4 quad cab with the 4.7 v8 and, get this, roll up windows!

I didn't know you could still buy a truck with roll up windows. Maybe there is still hope.

Anyways, the truck has a coil over shock set up in front, just like a Tundra. I think this is new for 2006 but could someone confirm this? I can't find anything on this.

A few companies are talking about adjustable coilovers for the truck...

 

[Rockcrawler]

I'm more familiar with the 2500/3500 suspension systems, but from what I see it does look like the suspension has changed from 05 to 06 on the 1500s. I did see on the pro comp site that they are offering a coil over as an option to their 5-6" lift system.

http://www.explorerprocomp.com/PDFs/07cat/26-27.pdf

I'm by no means endorsing procomp... they are just the first site that I saw reference to coilovers on...

Kyle

 

[calamaridog]

Since I was at work all night with nothing to do, I did find some additional information regarding the 06+ 1500's. The "mid-model" updates included a stronger, fully boxed frame, additional sound dampening improvements, inconsequential cosmetic stuff, and the coil over shock style suspension set up using upper and lower a-arms. Basically, it looks like a Tundra under there.

So there are some real meat and potatoes improvements in the truck. It sure does drive real nice and is quiet and comfortable.

 

[\\'anderer]

06 is the first year for the coil overs. The 05's were torsion bar.

When I bought my 05 diesel, I could not get roll up windows, they were special order items.