2.5" MOTOFAB LEVELING KIT! PICS!

[ksn240]

So you're thinking I'll run into ball joint issues if I don't get new UCA's right off the hop?

I would definitely replace the UCAs. I know it's a more expensive option but I did the Readylift kit with control arms. The difference in the angles between the Readylift control arms and the factory control arms is huge. A Rebel with a leveling kit is 3" of lift over stock, that stock ball joint angle will be terrible.

 

[SWrebel]

I would definitely replace the UCAs. I know it's a more expensive option but I did the Readylift kit with control arms. The difference in the angles between the Readylift control arms and the factory control arms is huge. A Rebel with a leveling kit is 3" of lift over stock, that stock ball joint angle will be terrible.

I agree 100% I put the 2" Readylift with UCA on my rebel. Little more money but worth it.

 

[RamRebelSteel]

So you're thinking I'll run into ball joint issues if I don't get new UCA's right off the hop?

If u offroad I wouldn't run it. If u dont i wouldn't worry too much

 

[VaderRebel]

Since I'm adding 2.5" I don't want to have to ever worry about it, ever. I drive everywhere and for the extra $300 for new UCA's, I can't go wrong... just have to wait a little longer for my install! Ordered the uppers minutes ago.

 

[VaderRebel]

Motofab 2.5" level kit arrived today, new UCA's arrive next tues. Very tempted to try just the spacers for a few days, but my practical side knows I only want to do this once. Not a lot of free time lately... wait, where's that phone number for @jamesfg , he works cheap!

 

[RamRebelSteel]

Motofab 2.5" level kit arrived today, new UCA's arrive next tues. Very tempted to try just the spacers for a few days, but my practical side knows I only want to do this once. Not a lot of free time lately... wait, where's that phone number for @jamesfg , he works cheap!

Lol u would have to pay for double alignment

 

[VaderRebel]

Lol u would have to pay for double alignment

That too!

 

[jamesfg]

Firestone down here as a 199 lifetime alignment, that's the ticket.

 

[RamRebelSteel]

Firestone down here as a 199 lifetime alignment, that's the ticket.

That's awesome if u love offroading

 

[belljennifer71]

I went ahead and installed the MotoFab 2.5" leveling kit on my 2019 Big Horn Sport. I had this kit on my 4th gen, everything I read said that 4th gen leveling kits will not work on the 5th Gens, but I am here to say they do. Install was the same as the 4th gen, and I didn't have to modify anything for the kit to work. As of right now, nobody makes a 2.5" leveling kit for the 5th Gens, and I didn't want to go with only a 2" from rough country because it still isn't 100% level with the rear IMO.. So I went ahead and purchased the MotoFab kit that I had on my 4th gen and gave it a try. I am very satisfied with how it turned out. The ride quality is great and still feels and drives like factory.

I ended up putting 285/60-20 BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 Tires on my stock wheels. These tires ride soft and are quiet, just like factory. No rubbing, No trimming needed for this setup.

Here's a link to the leveling kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I5058AY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's a link to my install video:

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I’m jealous... but I did just get a new horse and trailer, so I don’t dare... till spring.

 

[Longhorn5G]

Thanks!

Funny, i just got done watching a few youtube vids on some lifts, and saw your tag, then saw the name here.

Sadly I have no idea which one of the vids it is that it was in.

 

[Longhorn5G]

Was it an alignment video?

 

[Mprof]

Motofab 2.5" level kit arrived today, new UCA's arrive next tues. Very tempted to try just the spacers for a few days, but my practical side knows I only want to do this once. Not a lot of free time lately... wait, where's that phone number for @jamesfg , he works cheap!

What new UCA'S did you end up with?

 

[VaderRebel]

What new UCA'S did you end up with?

I went with ReadyLift 67-1500 Upper Control Arms and am very happy with the whole package.

 

[gavink]

I went with ReadyLift 67-1500 Upper Control Arms and am very happy with the whole package.

Those control arms fit the '19 just fine? On their website it says 09-18.
And did you order direct from readylift or did you find a better deal elsewhere?

 

[Boostfeen]

I dont know why there is so much misinformation out on this. The strut assembly has not changed so any strut extension type spacers will fit just fine.

Truck looks good. I wrestled real hard between black or white, ended up getting the all black one. Did a level to it as well. It's amazing how a level and tires make these trucks look so much better.

Ive called rought country direcly asking why thet dont have just regular strut spacers for the 2019... they answered me that 4th gen spacers offsets the strut. So I called another company and they gave me the same answer. Apparently thats why the very few companies that have a kit are the coil spacer. If the 4th gen kits were ok for the new 2019 body style then companies would jump at selling them right away... im sure there will be more kits comin out soon. Old kits may fit on the strut assembly but theres definitly a reason why companies don’t sell them advertised for 2019’s yet...

 

[Boostfeen]

I dont know why there is so much misinformation out on this. The strut assembly has not changed so any strut extension type spacers will fit just fine.

Truck looks good. I wrestled real hard between black or white, ended up getting the all black one. Did a level to it as well. It's amazing how a level and tires make these trucks look so much better.

Ive called rought country direcly asking why thy dont have just regular strut spacers for the 2019... they answered me that 4th gen spacers lightly spin the strut. So I called another company ad they gave me the same answer

 

[ksn240]

Ive called rought country direcly asking why thet dont have just regular strut spacers for the 2019... they answered me that 4th gen spacers offsets the strut. So I called another company and they gave me the same answer. Apparently thats why the very few companies that have a kit are the coil spacer. If the 4th gen kits were ok for the new 2019 body style then companies would jump at selling them right away... im sure there will be more kits comin out soon. Old kits may fit on the strut assembly but theres definitly a reason why companies don’t sell them advertised for 2019’s yet...

Ive called rought country direcly asking why thy dont have just regular strut spacers for the 2019... they answered me that 4th gen spacers lightly spin the strut. So I called another company ad they gave me the same answer

I'm not so sure that is correct. The spacers are the same. I wish I would have taken a picture of the box when I received mine. I purchased the Readylift 2" top hat spacer with control arms for the 2019 Ram. What they sent me was the exact same spacer as the 2009-2018 models. It was even packaged as fitting 2009-2018 and had nothing about a 2019 on it. I had zero trouble installing it. I had to apply slight, and I mean very slight pressure to line up the passenger side strut, the driver side went straight in. I did the installation with the help of a very experienced mechanic who was not concerned about it at all. Readylift is a reputable company that stands behind their product should an issue arise. They would not market and sell it as a 2019 if it was going to cause issues and cost them money in the long run. Countless other members here have installed 4th gen MotoFab top hat spacers with zero issues. Many dealers have installed these same spacers to level the truck and have warrantied them.
Not trying to argue or say you are wrong as you are just relaying information so I hope I don't come off that way. If it does twist it at all, it is neglible and not enough to pose a risk.

 

[Boostfeen]

I'm not so sure that is correct. The spacers are the same. I wish I would have taken a picture of the box when I received mine. I purchased the Readylift 2" top hat spacer with control arms for the 2019 Ram. What they sent me was the exact same spacer as the 2009-2018 models. It was even packaged as fitting 2009-2018 and had nothing about a 2019 on it. I had zero trouble installing it. I had to apply slight, and I mean very slight pressure to line up the passenger side strut, the driver side went straight in. I did the installation with the help of a very experienced mechanic who was not concerned about it at all. Readylift is a reputable company that stands behind their product should an issue arise. They would not market and sell it as a 2019 if it was going to cause issues and cost them money in the long run. Countless other members here have installed 4th gen MotoFab top hat spacers with zero issues. Many dealers have installed these same spacers to level the truck and have warrantied them.
Not trying to argue or say you are wrong as you are just relaying information so I hope I don't come off that way. If it does twist it at all, it is neglible and not enough to pose a risk.

https://www.readylift.com/2-front-leveling-kit-with-tubular-control-arms-2019-ram-1500-4wd-1.html read the product detail section of what you installed...

 

[Boostfeen]

https://www.readylift.com/2-front-leveling-kit-with-tubular-control-arms-2019-ram-1500-4wd-1.html read the product detail section of what you installed...

I see what people are saying and im not fighting you on what you got as a boxed product. Just even on readylifts website in the product detail they explain that its different... Is it , or isn’t it?? Lol I called RC, Had called ready lift as well , dont know why they would explain to me that they are different but send you a 4th gen kit