Lets keep this an informative thread for ALL those members with 2wd Rams looking to either Level or Lift *Keep all negativity away from this thread (many like to interject their opinion) Post your pics:
What you are running:
and
How your truck rides since the level/lift
Just installed a ReadyLift System on my 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd it's suppose to be a total lift of 2.5 front and 1.5 in the rear, I will verify it in a few days to see if there is any settling with the kit. I am running 20x10 -12 offset Fuel Throttles on 35x12.50x20 Nitto Trail Grapplers. Here are a few quick pictures from when I picked it up...
Already Installing OEM Fender Flares.
Will be adding Rhino sidesteps later today so I will snap a few better pictures soon...
Just installed a ReadyLift System on my 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd it's suppose to be a total lift of 2.5 front and 1.5 in the rear, I will verify it in a few days to see if there is any settling with the kit. I am running 20x10 -12 offset Fuel Throttles on 35x12.50x20 Nitto Trail Grapplers. Here are a few quick pictures from when I picked it up...
Already Installing OEM Fender Flares.
Will be adding Rhino sidesteps later today so I will snap a few better pictures soon...
This is my 04 ram1500 rwd st before the lift will post pics after also. I pulled the trigger I'm ordering a 3" RC suspension lift with 2" front leveling kit. Any thoughts on that. I have a 3" difference in my front then my rear that y I'm going with the level kit also
This is my 04 ram1500 rwd st before the lift will post pics after also. I pulled the trigger I'm ordering a 3" RC suspension lift with 2" front leveling kit. Any thoughts on that. I have a 3" difference in my front then my rear that y I'm going with the level kit also
I wanna order it tomorrow so I can put it on before next weekend and post more pics. Then work on bigger tires cause it will just look stupid on 245/70/17
I wanna order it tomorrow so I can put it on before next weekend and post more pics. Then work on bigger tires cause it will just look stupid on 245/70/17
Ryanb- I cant find those spindles anymore on ebay! I really want a pair, could you lead me in the right direction? On airbagits website they went up $100 i guess cause people found out they fit the 4th gens.. :4-dontknow:
And here are pictures of the truck. 3" leveling kit from ebay with 20" moto metals that i painted to match and 35" federal couragias. Soon i will be getting spindles, spacers for the back, exhaust, and hopefully vararam!
i have a 2012 lone star QC, and i'm wanting to raise the front 2.5". for the kit i'm look at, it says that longer shocks will be necessary for it to be leveled. is this true or are they wanting more money?
Has anyone ran a coil spring spacer on top and bottom of the rear coils? And is it a bad idea? I wanna do a 2" on top and bottom for a total of 4". Just trying to find ways to piece together a cheap rear lift.
Thanks! I'm gunna do a 3" lift spindle on the front along with the 3" spacer i have. Then the 2" spacer for the rear. But id like to get 2 more inches in the rear. Any suggestions?
I have an 09 Ram Big horn Crew 4x2 with the 2.5" front coil spring spacers on stock 20" wheels with 305/50/20 General Grabbers. The 2.5" lift up front is maxed out IMO. It has some jarring going over the monster speed bumps in my neighborhood. I will be installing the CST 4" spindles with 1" front coil spacers and 1.5" rear coil spacers this weekend. Hoping to get some pics up of that. The CST 7" kit comes with a 4" lift for the rear, but includes mount relocates for the pan hard bar I believe. I would def not try to lift the rear more than 2" unless you find someone else who has done it first with no bad effects.
I would not recommend using the 1.5" rear spacer if you are going to do the 4'' and 1'' up front. I have CST 4'' and 1.5'' rear and it sits dead level. Actually looks a little nose high, but measurements are about 1/4" taller in rear. There are tons of guys running the 4" kit in the rear with no issues at all. I did days of research before I bought my kit, the main thing I saw was not to go full 7 inch lift because the 3" front coil spacer maxes out the suspension. The 4"+1" up front with the 4" in the rear will give you about 1.5" rake depending on your factory rake. I am eventually moving up to the 2" spacer added up front and 4" out back. Remember you have to get longer shocks out back if you get the 4" kit as well. Hope that helps you a little. Great looking truck!
The front tires did rub a little on the sway bar at full lock with the 305/50/20's. 1/4" wheels spacers did not help, so I removed them.I just got done installing 295/60/20 terra grapplers on 20x9 Fuel Nutz with +01 offset. They rub as well, but on the fender now. That is the reason I am putting on the CST lift This Weekend. I hate scrubbing!!!!!
Sukka,
The Front on there now is not CST, it was an ebay purchase (maybe daystar???) Dont remember. At the time, no one sold a 2.5" kit for the front on the 2wd's. I think 2" was the largest lift for the front. I am piecing together the front with the CST Spindle and another generic 1" spacer. (the 2.5" on the front now will be taken out completely)
Rambo,
In response to DodgeOnly23's question, I meant to say not to lift the rear on the truck that high UNLESS you buy the CST kit for the rear. I did the research too. It's tough drop $1000+ without doing the your homework! I spent several nights with a knot in my stomach, hoping I was making the right decision, and not going to get it all done then say SH#T, I should have gotten the 6" of 7" kit!!! I do want the nose to sit a little high, kinda baja style. I may have a dessert bumper in my future!!! Need to talk the wife into it first tho! Haha
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