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Readylift 3.5" kit on Offroad Package

BigBRebel

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That is exactly what I did to my Rebel yesterday. The fender lip measurement is .5” higher in the back than the front on mine. I posted pics of mine on the “Exterior” forum.
 

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Somewhat off topic but can you guys who have installed or had this kit installed clarify something for me. Since the ORP has a 1” lift already, you didn’t have to install the preload spacer. With that said, if I were to just buy a Readylift level kit for my ORP truck, would I get a true 2” out of it or would it be the 1” people say that you get with the Mopar kit?
 

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I am new here and I have learned a lot from reading your posts on lifts for the 2019 Ram 1500 with the off road package. I have ordered a Bighorn crew cab 4x4 with the off road package. I have spoken with Readylift and they advised me of the same information regarding measuring the front end height. I would like to get the full 3 1/2 inches of lift in the front. Here is what I am thinking and I am open to suggestions.

Considering the front of my truck should be one inch taller from the factory, I want to use the Motofab 2 1/2 inch front leveling kit with the Maxtrac forged aluminum UCA. This should result in a 3 1/2 inch front lift with new upper arms constructed for the additional lift. In the rear I will run a one inch spacer. This should make the truck close to level front to rear. I want to run 18x9 wheels with an offset of 0 to -12. For tires I am going to run 35x12.50x18.

I am open to suggestions. I haven’t settled on a wheel yet. Just way too many choices. Thanks
If you look at the pics I posted of mine that’s almost what I did except my rear had the full 2”. I was considering taking an inch out and installing a 1” spacer instead. That would appear more level. However, I do some towing and think I’m going to stick with a little more rake.
 

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Somewhat off topic but can you guys who have installed or had this kit installed clarify something for me. Since the ORP has a 1” lift already, you didn’t have to install the preload spacer. With that said, if I were to just buy a Readylift level kit for my ORP truck, would I get a true 2” out of it or would it be the 1” people say that you get with the Mopar kit?
If you install a spacer you will still retain your additional 1” lift with the off road package. The reason the Mopar lift looses that is that it replaces the entire strut/shock assembly. The ORP trucks front strut is longer than the non ORP trucks
 

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To answer your question troutspinner, yes you would get 2” out of the ready lift kit. The mopar kit is an entirely different strut set up. Not apples to apples. ORP’s or Rebels have the 1” built into the existing struts and rear coils. So adding the 2” spacer will give you 3” over a “stock” Ram height.
 

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If you install a spacer you will still retain your additional 1” lift with the off road package. The reason the Mopar lift looses that is that it replaces the entire strut/shock assembly. The ORP trucks front strut is longer than the non ORP trucks
To answer your question troutspinner, yes you would get 2” out of the ready lift kit. The mopar kit is an entirely different strut set up. Not apples to apples. ORP’s or Rebels have the 1” built into the existing struts and rear coils. So adding the 2” spacer will give you 3” over a “stock” Ram height.


Thank you guys for clarifying that. Makes sense. Off to buy stuff. ;). Hate this forum! Lol.
 

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I wanted to get some more information out as I have done some research on this and there is a lot of confusion on this subject. I purchased a Readylift 3.5" SST lift kit for my 2019 Ram Laramie Sport with off road package. The kit says it fits all Ram 1500's except ones with the air suspension. This may not be the case. I had my already dropped off to the 4WD shop to start the lift when I came across some information on this sight. I was given some good information from another member here that made me hold up the install so I can talk directly to Readylift.
I contacted Readylifts technical service department as soon as they opened. Readylift was very easy to get a hold of, as I talked to them three different times in under an hour. I appreciated the technical support.
I was told that they just recently installed this kit on a customer's truck with the offroad package and that it fit without any issues. They assured me that it should work on the offroad pkg trucks just fine, but then asked me to verify the dimension from the center of the wheel to the wheel well opening. If this distance exceeds 22" then they recommended that I do not install the pre-load spacer into the strut. I measured mine and it was 23.25" (this was after they claimed the truck they had in the shop was only 22"). As a result, I did not have the pre-load spacer installed. All other parts were used.
My truck with the offroad package was taller than I thought it would be and truly has a 1" lift from the factory. I have a few pics that I'll attach for reference of before and after the lift, as well as what the half shaft angle looks. The truck still has the stock tires and wheels, which will not be on after today. Here's a quick recap

* If your truck has more than 22" from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the wheel well opening, DO NOT INSTALL THE PRE-LOAD SPACER. My truck measured 23.25"
* All other components can be used.
* This basically gives you a 2" lift in the front and a 2" lift in the rear. Your rake will still be present
* My truck stance measures (with factory tires). Measurement shown is from ground to the wheel well opening:

Stock Front : 38"
Stock Rear: 40"
Lifted Front: 39.5"-40" Everytime I measure, it seems slightly different ( this is without the preload spacer installed)
Lifted Rear: 41.75"

The truck rides completely like stock and the rake is tolerable to me. I could always put a smaller rear spacer in to level out more.
I was happy with the feedback from Readylift but very disappointed that they do not have this information readily available or listed on their website. I am also disappointed that I purchased a full kit and could not use it. They also are unwilling to credit me anything back for the unused pre-load spacer. Overall, It still is a good kit and the truck looks and rides great. I hope this helps anyone else in the same situation.

Thanks for this post! Truck looks great
 

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Just had the readylift sst 3.5 inch lift installed on my Laramie with ORP. Shop that installed it said no problems. Does anyone know why readylift recommends not installing the spacer?

Looks great, but be careful if you ever put it in 4wd. As Billet said, what do your CV angles look like. The CV angles are the reason they say not to use the preload spacer. 3.5" of lift is about as much as they can take. Your truck now has 4.5" of lift over a stock truck without the offroad package. It is possible that you don't have problems, but it is also very possible that you do.
 

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It does stink that this lift is not recommended cause it’s the exact look I want... but I also enjoy going off road so I don’t want to sacrifice looks for funcion.
 

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It does stink that this lift is not recommended cause it’s the exact look I want... but I also enjoy going off road so I don’t want to sacrifice looks for funcion.
level it up with a 2.5" front. in just a while I'm sure zone will have a 1.5" body lift. That'll put you at 4", No cutting required on any part of the truck CV and ball joint angles will be good, completely reversible and you'll get the look you want. If you don't have problems cutting the frame on your truck BDS and Zone will have 4 inch kits out pretty soon I'm sure.
 

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Just had the readylift sst 3.5 inch lift installed on my Laramie with ORP. Shop that installed it said no problems. Does anyone know why readylift recommends not installing the spacer? View attachment 8325
It lifts the front 3.5 and the back 2. If your truck is more than 22” in the front before tve lift, putting the spacer add unwanted pressure to the joints making it unsafe. Something like that. Its been awhite since I spoke to the rep
 

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Looks sweet, what size tires? Ans how is your ride quality? Any noises?
Mine rides great on and off road . I originally put on anza 20/9 with 34/11.5 BFG tires but I hated the look and the ride. I switched the tires for GY wrangler duratracs 35/12.5 and love it!!!
 

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Why couldn’t you use a aftermarket1” Preload spacer off eBay instead of the 2” preload that comes with the RL SST kit? If you have 1” Offroad package and 1.5” strut extension/spacer with UCA and sun the 2” preload spacer for a 1” that gives you the full max 3.5”. ???
 

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So really it’s a total of 3”. 2” from the strut spacer and 1” from Offroad package? Is it worth getting a 1/2-1” preload spacer to make it a full 3.5”?? If that’s even possible? I found a 1/2” spacer on eBay that looks like it would be easy to add. Or would it be easier to just add a 2.5” motofab strut extender and the RL UCA’s which would equal 3.5” after you add in the 1” from ORP???
 

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This is what I was told.
Yeah, wish they would update their website on their 2" lift with UCAs where they still say that it "works for the Rebel", but then also say "Not for factory off-road package" and have the same 22" measurement as they do for their 3.5" lift (shouldn't it be 23.5"). Their 2" lift with UCAs kit would be perfect to market to ORP owners. They should remove that info from that kit, and in the 3.5" kit, point to the 2" kit as the alternative (rather than push us away from both).
 

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Hi everyone. I have my 3.5 ready lift on its way to my door and after reading all these comments about height i am confused and need some much needed advice. I have a Longhorne with stock suspension. My front end measures 21" from center of wheel to fender, and my rear measures 23" from center of wheel to fender. That being said which components of the readylift kit should I have not installed then?
 

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