Motofab 2.5” leveling kit installed

[RiverRacerX]

Works on a 2WD too?? I don't think the suspension is different between the 4WD and 2WD?

 

[ksn240]

Works on a 2WD too?? I don't think the suspension is different between the 4WD and 2WD?

Correct. The 4th gens the fromt suspension was different between 4wd and 2wd. 2019s the strut assembly is the same between 2wd and 4wd.

 

[Icecold77]

Any of the top mount spacers from the 4th gen 4wd Rams will fit the 2019s (2wd or 4wd) as the strut assembly has not changed. When I received my Readylift kit, it was even still marked on the box as only fitting up to the 2018s. Went on no problem.

Correct.. 4th Gen kits fit.. it's the UCAs on the 19s that need some help..

 

[Billet1500 4x4]

The Motofab strut top spacers are actual gains, not nominal like some kits. You want to be very accurate when choosing. 2.5" is all it took to level my Rebel.

What do your CV shaft angles look like? Technically speaking, correct me if I'm wrong, with the factory 1" lift for the rebel front strut and 2.5" spacer you're at 3.5" taller than a stock 4x4 and they are also 1 inch taller in the rear so it would be equivalent to a non OFRP/Rebel truck putting on a 3.5" front / 1" rear kit. The ready lift 3.5" must still have a 1" rake to it since it's a 3.5" front / 2" rear kit.

 

[VaderRebel]

CV shaft angle is fine. No different than an air ride equiped Rebel in OR max height.

 

[ctakos954]

4wd bighorn. Heres a finished photo
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2wd or 4wd?

 

[ctakos954]

2wd or 4wd?

Nvmd I didn’t read caption lol

 

[Ricky]

Had the MotoFab 2.5" leveling kit installed on my '19 2WD today. Finished it off with a set of 275/65R20 Cooper Discoverer HT3 tires. No issues, rubbing, etc. Shop that installed the kit had it out the door in just over 2 hours.

 

[ksn240]

Had the MotoFab 2.5" leveling kit installed on my '19 2WD today. Finished it off with a set of 275/65R20 Cooper Discoverer HT3 tires. No issues, rubbing, etc. Shop that installed the kit had it out the door in just over 2 hours.

You know you can't tell us that without giving us a picture...

 

[Laramie_2019]

You would be served best if you measured your truck. Not saying that to be a prick, but each one varies slightly from the factory. Measure from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender. Do it for front and back and see what the difference is. Depending on your truck, 3" may make the front sit slightly higher than the rear. More than likely that the 2.5" kit will be all that you need.

I agree with this statement, Mine 4x4 Crew Cab Laramie only needed the 2" leveling kit installed for it to be perfect 38" front and 38"+1/8" back. For me that is level enough.

 

[Ricky]

You know you can't tell us that without giving us a picture...

Tried several times to attach a pic, but kept getting the 'file too large'

 

[Troop2865]

Ordered the Motofab 2.5 spacer today for my Bighorn with ORP. My truck is currently at the yard in St. Louis waiting to be delivered to the dealer. I haven’t decided, but may do an inch in the rear. I don’t mind a little rake.

I am also leaning heavily toward the Maxtrac aluminum upper control arms. They look like a quality UCR.

Thanks for the information on the Motofab.

 

[Billet1500 4x4]

Ordered the Motofab 2.5 spacer today for my Bighorn with ORP. My truck is currently at the yard in St. Louis waiting to be delivered to the dealer. I haven’t decided, but may do an inch in the rear. I don’t mind a little rake.

I am also leaning heavily toward the Maxtrac aluminum upper control arms. They look like a quality UCR.

Thanks for the information on the Motofab.

Keep in mind the Maxtrac is a uniball arm and not a ball joint. Uniballs are stronger but require regular maintenance and no matter what you do they tend be squeaky because they are not a greased joint. Unless you plan on beating the hell out of the front end you'd be better off with a ball joint control arm.

 

[Troop2865]

Good to know. I knew it was a unit ball which I thought would be better. I did not realize there was a problem with noise or squeaking.

I saw somewhere on the site where it is possible to get the Mopar 2 inch lift upper control arms individually and the price looked good. Any thoughts on those?

 

[Troop2865]

Just read an article from Off Road Warehouse on the uniball versus a ball joint. Thanks for the information. I wish Maxtrac made their uppers with a ball joint.

 

[Billet1500 4x4]

Good to know. I knew it was a unit ball which I thought would be better. I did not realize there was a problem with noise or squeaking.

I saw somewhere on the site where it is possible to get the Mopar 2 inch lift upper control arms individually and the price looked good. Any thoughts on those?

Yup, The uniball was designed for desert racing for long travel suspension because of strength and working angle. But when your racing you don't care about a squeak and you're tearing apart the front end after every race. Daily driver not so much. Supposedly the Mopar 2" lift have an increased working range ball joint which would be a better option and should be fine for 2.5" it's only downfall is that the ball joint isn't clocked to account for the increased angle but judging by a lot of the pictures I've seen 2-2.5" isn't too bad , from my experience with after market control arms if you are looking for low maintenance Mopar or the Rough country are your best option because they use rubber bushings where the arm mounts to the frame. Most after markets use poly bushings and have grease zerks that require greasing about every 3 months to keep them from squeaking and creaking, this has just been my experience. The only issue with the RC is some question to the weld quality of their parts and they tend to be built to the bare minimum as far as durability.

 

[ksn240]

Ordered the Motofab 2.5 spacer today for my Bighorn with ORP. My truck is currently at the yard in St. Louis waiting to be delivered to the dealer. I haven’t decided, but may do an inch in the rear. I don’t mind a little rake.

I am also leaning heavily toward the Maxtrac aluminum upper control arms. They look like a quality UCR.

Thanks for the information on the Motofab.

Yup, The uniball was designed for desert racing for long travel suspension because of strength and working angle. But when your racing you don't care about a squeak and you're tearing apart the front end after every race. Daily driver not so much. Supposedly the Mopar 2" lift have an increased working range ball joint which would be a better option and should be fine for 2.5" it's only downfall is that the ball joint isn't clocked to account for the increased angle but judging by a lot of the pictures I've seen 2-2.5" isn't too bad , from my experience with after market control arms if you are looking for low maintenance Mopar or the Rough country are your best option because they use rubber bushings where the arm mounts to the frame. Most after markets use poly bushings and have grease zerks that require greasing about every 3 months to keep them from squeaking and creaking, this has just been my experience. The only issue with the RC is some question to the weld quality of their parts and they tend to be built to the bare minimum as far as durability.

He has the offroad package. With the offroad package and a 2.5" spacer, the front will be 3.5" taller than a stock ram. The Mopar control arms will not be good enough. Get the Readylift control arms as they account for the steeper angle. I have them on my truck and they are much better than the stock and Mopar arms.

 

[Billet1500 4x4]

He has the offroad package. With the offroad package and a 2.5" spacer, the front will be 3.5" taller than a stock ram. The Mopar control arms will not be good enough. Get the Readylift control arms as they account for the steeper angle. I have them on my truck and they are much better than the stock and Mopar arms.

Yup that's your best option. I didn't read your signature to see that you are starting off with the ORP. Readylifts are your best option curently.

 

[Troop2865]

I checked with Rough Country. They do not sell the arms alone. I have also heard concerns with their quality. It looks like Readylift is the only option for now.

 

[VaderRebel]

These worked perfectly...