Daniel Schrall
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My 2019 Ram is a 4X4, without air suspension and without ORP suspension. It’s stock Bridgstones on OEM wheels is industry leading in ride quality as all of you know.
As a result, I researched intently to alter the appearance of the stock Ram, which looks very much like an SUV, particularly with the ARE topper.
I refused to spend 4-6k on aftermarket wheels, tires, and suspension lifts. Personally, I could not justify the expense, not with a family to support.
Therefore, I chose the following and the result is the aggressive, masculine look, I was looking for, with very little negative affect on ride quality. I will elaborate below.
$1380 installed from Discount Tire! 275/60/20 Goodyear Duratrac on OEM 20” wheels.
I was amazed, the tires alone improved to ride quality over the stock Bridgestones. This size, and price, when factoring in performance has left me thoroughly satisfied. These are amazing tires!
I priced 285/60/20 tires and larger and once again, I could not justify the absurd increase in price per tire. Up to $380 or more per tire.
2” Readylift leveling kit $400 from Amazon
Local installation $390.00 total cost for leveling kit with installation, $ 790.00
Once again, no way was I going with a preload spacer lift kit and ruin the ride. Nor was I prepared to pay MOPAR’s ridiculous MSRP on their 2” lift. I don’t care for the Bigfoot look either so 4 to 6 inch lifts were out of the question.
If the discretionary income was there, I would have likely chosen the 2” MOPAR. I considered Bilsteins, but wasn’t confident with piece mealing upper control arms, ORP rear springs, etc.
The ready lift level /w top hat spacers stiffened the Rams ride. Do not let anyone mislead you. If you level/lift your truck, you will lose some or all of the stock Rams compliant ride.
That said, I am happy with the minimal change to stock ride. It’s a bit more firm, without being harsh.
My conclusion is $2100 for these changes was reasonable, resulting in the more aggressive masculine look, the stock Laramie was lacking, without losing much ride quality.
Pictures don’t do justice to the dramatic change. Below are after/before pics.
As a result, I researched intently to alter the appearance of the stock Ram, which looks very much like an SUV, particularly with the ARE topper.
I refused to spend 4-6k on aftermarket wheels, tires, and suspension lifts. Personally, I could not justify the expense, not with a family to support.
Therefore, I chose the following and the result is the aggressive, masculine look, I was looking for, with very little negative affect on ride quality. I will elaborate below.
$1380 installed from Discount Tire! 275/60/20 Goodyear Duratrac on OEM 20” wheels.
I was amazed, the tires alone improved to ride quality over the stock Bridgestones. This size, and price, when factoring in performance has left me thoroughly satisfied. These are amazing tires!
I priced 285/60/20 tires and larger and once again, I could not justify the absurd increase in price per tire. Up to $380 or more per tire.
2” Readylift leveling kit $400 from Amazon
Local installation $390.00 total cost for leveling kit with installation, $ 790.00
Once again, no way was I going with a preload spacer lift kit and ruin the ride. Nor was I prepared to pay MOPAR’s ridiculous MSRP on their 2” lift. I don’t care for the Bigfoot look either so 4 to 6 inch lifts were out of the question.
If the discretionary income was there, I would have likely chosen the 2” MOPAR. I considered Bilsteins, but wasn’t confident with piece mealing upper control arms, ORP rear springs, etc.
The ready lift level /w top hat spacers stiffened the Rams ride. Do not let anyone mislead you. If you level/lift your truck, you will lose some or all of the stock Rams compliant ride.
That said, I am happy with the minimal change to stock ride. It’s a bit more firm, without being harsh.
My conclusion is $2100 for these changes was reasonable, resulting in the more aggressive masculine look, the stock Laramie was lacking, without losing much ride quality.
Pictures don’t do justice to the dramatic change. Below are after/before pics.
