Lifts

[fmyth]

Rough Country is the bottom of the barrel. Anything else would be a step up.

 

[fmyth]

Ram 1500

I'm open to suggestions.

Blocks for a leveling or the adjustable bilsteins ? Would you put those all the way around ?

If you want more than an inch lift in the front you'll want a lift that includes new control arms to maintain the correct angle of the CV's or you'll be constantly breaking CV's.

 

[GWHunter]

I'm getting ready to have the adjustable Bilsteins put on my 1500 along with larger tires. Had the same setup on my last 1500 and never had a problem. Bilsteins set on the highest setting 2.8", 1 1/2" spacers in the rear and aftermarket UCA's.

 

[GWHunter]

I think this time around though I'm going to go with 1 1/2" dual rate springs in the rear from Icon instead of the spacers.

 

[Wags]

Ram 1500

I'm open to suggestions.

Blocks for a leveling or the adjustable bilsteins ? Would you put those all the way around ?

Look up Carli suspension through CJC off road. They have a lot for Ram trucks. I have one of their levels (4 shocks, 2 front springs & track bar) and I love it.

 

[Doc Holliday]

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[BRTreedogs]

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Ready lift is also junk.

 

[EastHumboldt]

Another short truck, self-conscious about its height.

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

I’ll Echo what others say, don’t lift just level and go up a tire size. I have a ‘19 F150 and I installed the Fox 2.0 coil overs and SPC upper control arms. This raised the front end approx. 2” enough to clear 34” tires. I highly recommend spending the extra money on new upper control arms even though most say you won’t need it if you only increase the height by 2” or less. I bought mine through Stage3 Motorsports and installed myself.

 

[long hunter]

Thought it was about shoe lifts for short guys.

 

[Jmort1754]

Just ordered the Carli performance for it.

I am going to put 18 inch rims on it with either toyo at 3 or the good year duratrac.

Anyone know what size to use ?

I was thinking 285/60/18

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

Just ordered the Carli performance for it.

I am going to put 18 inch rims on it with either toyo at 3 or the good year duratrac.

Anyone know what size to use ?

I was thinking 285/60/18

Suggest looking at the Ram forums. Many forums have posted tire size maximums based on your lift height.

 

[Rob5589]

Ram 1500

I'm open to suggestions.

Blocks for a leveling or the adjustable bilsteins ? Would you put those all the way around ?

Bils. I have a 19 Ram with them. Stiffer than stock but not at all stiff, easy install, reasonably priced, can get +2" with no other mods. I ended up with them set at 2" and added a 1.5" block to the rear to keep some rake when loaded.

 

[CanyonHunter]

285/75/r17 is what I have, measures about 34 tall and 11.5 wide. A lot of people will say 35s fit but they don’t. They will rub in some spots and you won’t be able to use chains due to clearance.

 

[TN2shot07]

I’m biased, Rough Country employs 500 people here in TN and I’ll buy local when I can. I have a ram 1500 with their leveling struts and no issues. As others have said, I wouldn’t recommend a lift anyway but if you do go for the best and have it done right.

 

[Billy Goat]

Skid plates.


Just beat on it.

 

[Rob5589]

If you want more than an inch lift in the front you'll want a lift that includes new control arms to maintain the correct angle of the CV's or you'll be constantly breaking CV's.

On some but not on the 5th gen Ram. You can do 2" no problem on stock components. I checked mine at full droop and compression.

 

[fmyth]

On some but not on the 5th gen Ram. You can do 2" no problem on stock components. I checked mine at full droop and compression.

Did you measure the inner and outer CV angle? The higher the angle the more heat they generate. Excessive heat degrades the steel in the carrier, star and balls until they begin to flake and fail. The greater the angle of the CV the less force it takes to break it. If you are running a higher than stock cv angle and turn your wheels while spinning the tires you'll have a greater chance of breaking it.

 

[swampthing]

I will chime in here as I do have a bit of experience to offer. I started lifting trucks back in the 80s when bigfoot was a new thing! Rough country was a pioneer back then and they lifted trucks using crazy stiff leaf packs. I have done most every style of lift that been invented, mainly on fords as thats my preference [I was brought up properly]. As said, truck type is important as manufacturers tend to specialize. For your dodge, carli is the current king, but, it comes with a price! Up in Canada where I live a well equipped carli system will cost you around $8,000.00. You will end up with a truck that drives MUCH better than stock. From city driving to 60mph blasts down a fire road you will have a better handling rig. When shopping look for a "system" rather than a kit. As for rough country, they are making leaps and strides in recent years and I consider them a very good budget system having used them in my work trucks for many years now. Decide on your budget and choose wisely.

 

[willidru]

I have a 2013 Ram 1500, for a while I just did the leveling blocks with factory suspension with some 285/70/17. It was ok more for looks, I now have Bilstien 6112 coil overs in front and 5100 in rear. It’s solid and cost effective compared to Carli or Ikon.