2019+ Rams with Lifts/Levels, and/or aftermarket wheel tire setups

[Savagescott]

Zero rubbing/scrubbing/trimming at any angle. I have about 1” of clearance on the backside from the UCA.

Looks great! This just a level? No lift? No ORG?

 

[nicodywill]

Looks great! This just a level? No lift? No ORG?

That's correct, it has the Pro Comp USA 2" level spacer on it and that's all (no ORG/lift).
I like the way it turned out and it drives really well still.
I believe I'm going to put some of the gorhino RB20 modern raptor style running boards on it and some HID/LED headlight bulbs and call it done.

 

[nicodywill]

Finally got some better pics after a wash.

 

[Jmaloneydo]

Finally got some better pics after a wash.

Man that's a nice looking setup on your truck. How is the ride compared to stock. I keep hearing about once you go with a 10ply E rated tire it can really affect the ride quality. What have you noticed if anything. Noise, bouncing, really stiff on the road, acceleration changes, etc. Much appreciated.

 

[nicodywill]

Man that's a nice looking setup on your truck. How is the ride compared to stock. I keep hearing about once you go with a 10ply E rated tire it can really affect the ride quality. What have you noticed if anything. Noise, bouncing, really stiff on the road, acceleration changes, etc. Much appreciated.

Well, I wont candy coat it for you. It's definitely a drastic change however its not all negative. Keep in mind I also added a level and not just the 10 ply's.

RIDE QUALITY- I have not had any noises or anything. The ride is stiffer, I like this though as with the old tires I didn't like the kind of "mushy" "pillowy" feel on the road. (think old Cadillac loping over bumps). The change from stock to this is noticeable as it rides rougher but also has a more stable feel while on the road.

ROAD NOISE- The change from the stock road tires to this are night and day. I've read a lot of people online saying the Nitto RG's are very mild in this regard but I'm here to tell you right now that they make a pretty good amount of noise. I didn't notice any road noise what-so-ever with the stock tires at any time and with these you can hear them over the radio on any level under about 13 at any speed over about 30MPH.

ACCELERATION- The acceleration hasn't been affected by the change in tires much, maybe a >5% loss, if anything.

MPG- I have noticed a hit on the MPG on the highway side of things. I'm still trying to gauge the exact amount but it looks like about a 1.0 MPG drop overall (from ~15.0 to ~14.0).

OVERALL- It has been a nearly essential change as the way it stood before I couldn't get into our pastures if it rained. Now I can crawl around out there in 2WD most of the time without issue. The MPG hit doesn't hurt too much as I have only have a 10mi drive to work during the week and my wife's Grand Cherokee gets ~22+ MPG so that's our ride on longer trips where we stay on the pavement. Anything too long and we fly anyways.

 

[Savagescott]

I am mostly done with it for a couple months so I’ll post up.

5.7 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 w/ 3.21 Gears

3.5 Inch Ready Lift
35x12.5R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
20x9 +1 Fuel Vapors

Added:
Flowmaster FlowFX Direct Fit
Pedal Commander PC07
Cheap Black Nerf Bars (Till the OEM Power Steps come in - Feb 19th
OEM Bed Lights
BakFlip MX4

On Back Order:
OEM Power Steps
OEM Bed Step
OEM Trailer Brake Controller

Edit: Before

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Very nice. How would you compare ride quality and road noise vs stock?

 

[Dmalonecentral]

Very nice. How would you compare ride quality and road noise vs stock?

I would say the ride is a little stiffer but still a very smooth ride. I came from the air suspension in my Limited and only had the Laramie a week before the lift went on so it’s hard to compare Apples to Apples. Also, I am currently running the tires at 50 psi and was planning on dropping them down to 40. For toad noise I couldn’t recommend the Ridge Grapplers enough. Considering the tread on these I couldn’t believe how quiet they are. Right now I wouldn’t buy any other tire.


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[Savagescott]

Well, I wont candy coat it for you. It's definitely a drastic change however its not all negative. Keep in mind I also added a level and not just the 10 ply's.

RIDE QUALITY- I have not had any noises or anything. The ride is stiffer, I like this though as with the old tires I didn't like the kind of "mushy" "pillowy" feel on the road. (think old Cadillac loping over bumps). The change from stock to this is noticeable as it rides rougher but also has a more stable feel while on the road.

ROAD NOISE- The change from the stock road tires to this are night and day. I've read a lot of people online saying the Nitto RG's are very mild in this regard but I'm here to tell you right now that they make a pretty good amount of noise. I didn't notice any road noise what-so-ever with the stock tires at any time and with these you can hear them over the radio on any level under about 13 at any speed over about 30MPH.

ACCELERATION- The acceleration hasn't been affected by the change in tires much, maybe a >5% loss, if anything.

MPG- I have noticed a hit on the MPG on the highway side of things. I'm still trying to gauge the exact amount but it looks like about a 1.0 MPG drop overall (from ~15.0 to ~14.0).

OVERALL- It has been a nearly essential change as the way it stood before I couldn't get into our pastures if it rained. Now I can crawl around out there in 2WD most of the time without issue. The MPG hit doesn't hurt too much as I have only have a 10mi drive to work during the week and my wife's Grand Cherokee gets ~22+ MPG so that's our ride on longer trips where we stay on the pavement. Anything too long and we fly anyways.

Are you on the air suspension?

 

[nicodywill]

Are you on the air suspension?

I am not.

 

[Jmaloneydo]

Thanks for the honest reply and feedback on those tires. I figured there would be some changes from stock for sure, but the look on that set up is probably worth it alone! Nice job.

 

[Bam2880]

Anyone running 305/50/20 tires with a leveling kit?

 

[19 streak]

Anyone running 305/50/20 tires with a leveling kit?

I'm running 305 50r20 without a leveling kit if that helps

 

[MFALRAM]

I'd be interested in leveling kit. Minimum amount. Not interested in height. Wouldn't know where to start or look. 40 years ago Rough country. 7 inch, 40 inch Armstrong tires on a short bed. New everything about the process. Today comfort/style....

I’m not a fan of putting blocks on a set of shocks to get lift. I want a 2 inch leveling but I’ll wait till Bilstein comes out with a shock for the 19 ram like they have for the 18’s and prior

 

[Bam2880]

I’m mainly looking to see if 305/50/20 look too small with leveling kit

 

[RodRow]

I’m running a ReadyLift 2” level with UCAs and put 295/55/20 ridge grapplers and I absolutely love the look feel and stance of the truck. A little firmer ride, a little more road noise, but it’s so insignificant, I don’t even notice. I only have about 3/8” clearance from tire to Upper Control Arm, but that’s enough for me. Odometer is only off 1.8mph at 70.

I would buy this level and these tires again without hesitation!

 

[RodRow]

I’m mainly looking to see if 305/50/20 look too small with leveling kit

In my opinion, anything less than 33.5”+ will look a bit too small in the wheel well, but everyone has a different tolerance for such things.

 

[19 streak]

I’m mainly looking to see if 305/50/20 look too small with leveling kit

This is my truck in or2 with factory air ride. Basically the height of a leveling kit

 

[Bam2880]

Do you have any other pics?

 

[19 streak]

 

[Mikey1641]

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Great looking truck man. So these are 22x10. With 35s. ?


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