Lifted 2001 Durango

[@jaguar7069]

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!!

[@JacobEcret]

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.

[@tonyincs]

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

[@pyozoa]

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]

👍 beautiful durango

[@BCJerbs]

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

[@phillanassa759]

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.

[@mzpow6]

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.

[@dsmmike95]

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

[@roberttammerawitchey4652]

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)

[@kona5853]

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.

[@jaguar7069]

Спасибо бро с пламенным приветом из КАЗАХСТАНА

[@mototoad1242]

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

[@rickkephart5690]

Excellent video and description of your project.

[@BCJerbs]

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]

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

[@paulpowell9595]

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

[@justinscarberry6098]

that looks mean , nice build

[@h001139]

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

[@TripTheLineFantasic]

Ecorium Channel . So did you ever lift your Dakota?

[@TroydaBoy6160]

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

[@fferris723]

Heck yeah man!

[@johnhandleson831]

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

[@jagwarjason3914]

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!!

[@alanzackrone3847]

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]

Show me 2025konanhybread

[@keithwillis2908]

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.

[@BassHopesAndDreams]

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

[@alejandroperez119]

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

[@TheAgentCap]

Beautifully detailed!

[@nickymemoli8693]

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

[@gittyupalice96]

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]

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

[@James-Vining-333]

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 :)

[@kamakool]

Just got a 2003. Love this vid 😍

[@iamdjlee1837]

I have 2000

[@h001139]

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

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Nice rig

[@bradrheinheimer1525]

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]

dont need extended shocks in front for ts lift

[@pepeiann]

@@jesseberrios5631 yes you do if you max em out

[@skylerhester6220]

@@pepeiann 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

[@pepeiann]

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

[@skylerhester6220]

@@pepeiann 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

[@robertlewis439]

Thanks for this! Very informative!

[@seansmith8849]

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]

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]

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

[@bmcd7739]

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]

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.

[@redneck_tv7929]

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]

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]

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!

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Sweet looking Durango lifted

[@bojeelll9192]

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

[@forreststrong797]

Super helpful video thanks!

[@crazyloki5819]

Did you have to change out the? Rear leaf, spring shackle hangers ? If so where did you get them ?

[@glm88]

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

[@fferris723]

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

[@mr3.6lt17]

What inch lift

[@Stonks93]

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?

[@MrHYDETHERAT]

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

[@robertlawson7132]

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

[@fferris723]

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

[@trintonstewart3276]

Your the bomb dude thankyou

[@176truckdriver]

I have a 03 Durango

[@brittneyyoung9580]

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

[@Sbrer]

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

[@JacobEcret]

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

[@fferris723]

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]

fferris723 oh okay

[@jordankerby970]

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

[@victormoseley7741]

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]

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

[@wglkm1800]

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.

[@nickymemoli8693]

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

[@christopherwhite1179]

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

[@justinberesic442]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@jimmyh1817]

@@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.

[@thatsalteavet]

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]

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

[@KP11520]

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!

[@TheRowdyJ]

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

[@Magnum5.9360]

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

[@dakotasimpson8384]

OK thank you

[@kylebradley8963]

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.

[@cuppy3755]

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

[@danielbailon3896]

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

[@42TY.Gaming]

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

[@fferris723]

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.

[@dredog666415]

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]

Great to hear! Happy lifting!

[@aaronmartin1557]

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

[@currybuiltperformance6206]

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.

[@faronf2006]

What make is that front bumper guard ?

[@JacobEcret]

Damnnnn, 80 original milessss!???

[@camerongoodson786]

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

[@fferris723]

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.

[@playtimet.v7342]

Will 35s fit on factory springs.

[@jesseberrios5631]

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

[@eastbaked9152]

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

[@fferris723]

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.

[@Build-BUT-Finish-101]

How much did you send on Brody lift

[@durangointhebush7251]

Sawzall and grinder make room for bigger tires 😎

[@WiryOak]

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

[@fferris723]

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

[@tedwaruszewski2652]

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]

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.

[@shrek22]

What's the mpg? How to increase it?

[@nc4928]

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]

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.

[@No-limits-]

How much did it cost you for the whole thing

[@GusgusA1]

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]

What am I missing?

[@fferris723]

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.

[@fferris723]

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

[@midwest38]

fferris723 what longer shocks did you use for the rear?

[@fferris723]

John Appelhanz Rancho plus 3 inches.

[@Rambling_Hick]

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]

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]

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

[@Rambling_Hick]

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

[@bumblebflow8584]

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

[@Tresper86]

I was thinking the same thing..

[@mikeycouls113]

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

[@GusgusA1]

Do you jack it up before tightening the torsion keys?

[@fferris723]

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]

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

[@warclub2175]

What size lift you running?

[@shrek22]

Can u put 8 speed 8hp transmission in it

[@GusgusA1]

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

[@fferris723]

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

[@GusgusA1]

fferris723 ok. Thank you

[@attakka85]

88k on a 2001 ? Impressive

[@TheDarkToes]

I got mine in 2014 with 74k. 150k now

[@joshluper2893]

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

[@JacobEcret]

That rearend, is it stiff?

[@jesseberrios5631]

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

[@jorgevalenzuela8968]

What sizes tires

[@fferris723]

Jorge Valenzuela 315/75R16.

[@nickymemoli8693]

Can you get it above 90 on the highway with those 35s on there

[@fferris723]

Nicky Memoli yes that’s not a problem. Keeping it from taking off and flying above the clouds is a whole nother conversation. 😆😆😆😆😆

[@brandonwootten]

Drink every time he says ya know

[@FranciscoSanchez-ft6gv]

So it would Work for a 2005

[@dagscatering7274]

I have a 2002 Durango. I would love to do this to it. Is it the 4.7 Hemi? Where did you order the bush bars on the front?

[@floomagoo7397]

How much lift did you get from the keys?

[@fferris723]

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.

[@jacobross5162]

where do u find such low mileage durango

[@fferris723]

JRCars & Trucks I got lucky and found it for sales when I was looking to buy a Durango. I actually bought it with 60,000 miles on it about 4.5 years ago.

[@joshdowdall6298]

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

[@fferris723]

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