New UCAs necessary for 2 inch leveling kit?

[Usfdrohead]

I was looking at that ready lift kits and I noticed it comes with new UCAs. Is this necessary, or is just the spacer appropriate?

 

[Caseman207]

You’ll be fine without USA with just a 2” leveling kit. I was.

 

[Usfdrohead]

You’ll be fine without USA with just a 2” leveling kit. I was.

Ok cool. Which brand did you go with? And has the ride quality changed for you at all?

 

[Rdubs20]

You’ll be fine without USA with just a 2” leveling kit. I was.

Do you have the ORP on yours?

 

[Rdubs20]

You’ll be fine without USA with just a 2” leveling kit. I was.

Have heard mixed reviews on doing leveling kits without using new UCA's. I would love to do a 2 inch front 1 inch rear but don't want to break the bank on a set of ready lift UCA.

 

[Caseman207]

Have heard mixed reviews on doing leveling kits without using new UCA's. I would love to do a 2 inch front 1 inch rear but don't want to break the bank on a set of ready lift UCA.

All the mechanics I talked to said anything 3” and up you should do the UCA. 2” does change the angle a small amount but not enough for concern.

 

[Caseman207]

Do you have the ORP on yours?

Yes

 

[Caseman207]

Ok cool. Which brand did you go with? And has the ride quality changed for you at all?

Readylift... ride didn’t change at all. It’s also the ORP. The angle did change but barely.

 

[SynAckuL]

I have a Rebel with the stock 1" lift. The dealer will be installing the Mopar 2" lift on top of that, part # P5155797, which does not seem to have new UCAs. I verified that the end result would be a 3" lift with no leveling in the front.

 

[mustard54]

I was looking at that ready lift kits and I noticed it comes with new UCAs. Is this necessary, or is just the spacer appropriate?

You don’t need the UCA. I did the 2.5” MotoFab level kit and worked great without issues.

 

[Usfdrohead]

Readylift... ride didn’t change at all. It’s also the ORP. The angle did change but barely.

I’m kinda ignorant to all of this. Can you explain what ORP is , and the angle of what changed? The rake?

 

[Usfdrohead]

I have a Rebel with the stock 1" lift. The dealer will be installing the Mopar 2" lift on top of that, part # P5155797, which does not seem to have new UCAs. I verified that the end result would be a 3" lift with no leveling in the front.

I was under the impression that the Mopar two inch lift was not compatible with the rebel?

Edit never mind. That’s for the air suspension. Damn can you post pics when it’s done??

 

[BeauxXL1200]

I'm having Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/60/r20s installed on my stock Longhorn 20" wheels tomorrow. A fellow forum member installed these same tires on his 2019 Big Horn that is neither leveled or lifted, and he says the tires fit but with a slight rub against the wheel liner on full lock turns. So, I'm thinking I will be fine but with maybe the same slight rub.

If I decide to raise the front end a bit to level it out, would this ReadyLift kit do the job?

2" Pre-Load Spacer Front Leveling Kit - Ram 1500 2WD/ 4WD 2019-2022

2019-2022 Ram 1500 (including Rebel) 2WD/4WD 2 inch Leveling Kit Front pre-load spring spacer kitNot for use on air-suspension equipped trucksCNC machined billet aluminum constructionMade in USA.Max tire: 285/65-20 on 20x9 +18NOTE: Not for use on trucks that are factory pre-lifted/leveled or...

www.readylift.com

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

 

[bradster285]

I'm having Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/60/r20s installed on my stock Longhorn 20" wheels tomorrow. A fellow forum member installed these same tires on his 2019 Big Horn that is neither leveled or lifted, and he says the tires fit but with a slight rub against the wheel liner on full lock turns. So, I'm thinking I will be fine but with maybe the same slight rub.

If I decide to raise the front end a bit to level it out, would this ReadyLift kit do the job?

2" Pre-Load Spacer Front Leveling Kit - Ram 1500 2WD/ 4WD 2019-2022

2019-2022 Ram 1500 (including Rebel) 2WD/4WD 2 inch Leveling Kit Front pre-load spring spacer kitNot for use on air-suspension equipped trucksCNC machined billet aluminum constructionMade in USA.Max tire: 285/65-20 on 20x9 +18NOTE: Not for use on trucks that are factory pre-lifted/leveled or...

www.readylift.com

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Go with the Motofab 2.5 inch top hat spacer. So much easier to install and you get a bit more space as well.

 

[BeauxXL1200]

Go with the Motofab 2.5 inch top hat spacer. So much easier to install and you get a bit more space as well.

Thanks.

 

[badassbaldie]

You don’t need the UCA. I did the 2.5” MotoFab level kit and worked great without issues.

I’m following Mustard’s lead...just ordered the 2.5” Motofab level kit. I’m not ordering/installing the UCAs for now.

It seems there are varying opinions whether or not they’re needed. Seeing that guys are running a leveling kit successfully without upgraded UCAs, I’ll take my chances. I do all my own labor so it’s not a big deal to add them down the road, if needed...I’ll report back if I experience any issues.

 

[firemedic10584]

I don't have a rebel but I've got the motofab 2.5" kit on my truck and so far no issues - I did NOT replace the UCAs.

 

[mustard54]

I don't have a rebel but I've got the motofab 2.5" kit on my truck and so far no issues - I did NOT replace the UCAs.

Any pics from either mods?


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[firemedic10584]

Any pics from either mods?


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I'm gonna get the power steps eventually - I don't like how the current steps stick out so much and make the truck look lower.

 

[NorthEdition19]

I’m so confused, I have the ORP and have been told I would need to change the UCA in order to run a 2” spacer. But you guys are saying it’s not necessary?