Another TRX Takeoff Question - Minimum lift / wheel spacer for Ram 1500 Laramie? (No air suspension)

[bowes884]

I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport. It does NOT have air suspension.
What is the minimum lift and wheel spacers needed to fit these on a Laramie to avoid rub and cutting?
I think I have an idea on both from reading a few threads of what people have done but curious if anyone knows definitely what the minimum requirements are.
I'll get the CPU updated at the dealer for the speedometer after the rims are put on. Thanks in advance!

 

[BowersFJ]

You’re gonna need at least 3.5” of lift for the 34.5” dia …. Now the bigger problem …. You’re gonna 1.5” spacers to handle that 13” wide tire on a +19 rim


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[ya3coub]

I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport. It does NOT have air suspension.
What is the minimum lift and wheel spacers needed to fit these on a Laramie to avoid rub and cutting?
I think I have an idea on both from reading a few threads of what people have done but curious if anyone knows definitely what the minimum requirements are.
I'll get the CPU updated at the dealer for the speedometer after the rims are put on. Thanks in advance!

Without any lift any spacers it will fit perfectly.

It all depends on your tires size.

The oem 18” tires for rebel or bighorn will fit perfectly.

 

[ya3coub]

There are pictures of my car in the forum,

I’ve found out the hard way went with 3” front and 2” spacer kit while waiting for my Carlis King package to arrive.

Then added 2” spacers as the tires I went with were 295/65/18 and they were rubbing with the UCA with full extension of the suspension, with the spacers required additional trimming to the rear inner liners.

Get the wheels with 275/65/18 and you won’t need anything else.

We keep pushing for the biggest oem size but yet we keep altering minor modifications here and there.

 

[BowersFJ]

Without any lift any spacers it will fit perfectly.

It all depends on your tires size.

The oem 18” tires for rebel or bighorn will fit perfectly.

I guess I assumed he got the TRX tires as well …. You are correct about just the rims


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[ya3coub]

 

[BowersFJ]

Damn … Nice …. That’s 3”F 2”R on a non-ORG ?


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[Jeffjad]

Very nice , that's the first time I've seen that paint combo. What's the final specs of your lift and wheel/tire combo?

 

[socalnonsage]

2020 BigHorn 4x4 w/out air suspension
3.5" front (RC Control Arm and 3/5" coilover upgrade) and 2" rear lift (spacers and upgraded shocks)
Ram TRX 18" takeoffs with 325x 65/18 Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATs. I believe these tires are 12.8" in width.

These wheels/tires required a 1.5" wheel spacer (front only) to keep the tire from touching the upper control arm (now has about .5" clearance on full travel).
Then there was the case of a little rubbing on the front fender wells - a tiny bit in the front on both sides (rectified by heatgun and zip ties) and a bit more on the factory mudflaps. The mudflaps were removed and the extended mounting "tab" was bent flush with the wheel well liner to alleviate.

 

[bowes884]

Without any lift any spacers it will fit perfectly.

It all depends on your tires size.

The oem 18” tires for rebel or bighorn will fit perfectly.

It was both rims and tires take offs. 325/65/R18. Tried putting one on yesterday with 1.5" spacer. Will need to remove the mud flaps with their mounting bracket in the front and get out a heat gun. I have a 2" leveling kit on the truck currently.

 

[bowes884]

2020 BigHorn 4x4 w/out air suspension
3.5" front (RC Control Arm and 3/5" coilover upgrade) and 2" rear lift (spacers and upgraded shocks)
Ram TRX 18" takeoffs with 325x 65/18 Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATs. I believe these tires are 12.8" in width.

These wheels/tires required a 1.5" wheel spacer (front only) to keep the tire from touching the upper control arm (now has about .5" clearance on full travel).
Then there was the case of a little rubbing on the front fender wells - a tiny bit in the front on both sides (rectified by heatgun and zip ties) and a bit more on the factory mudflaps. The mudflaps were removed and the extended mounting "tab" was bent flush with the wheel well liner to alleviate.

Sounds like what I'm dealing with. What did you use to bend the mounting tab flush?

 

[socalnonsage]

What did you use to bend the mounting tab flush?

A hammer

 

[bowes884]

So I was able to get the wheels on with no rub (for now). I have maybe 1/8th inch clearance on the back side of the front wheels when turning completely in either direction. Has me leaning towards a 3.5" lift kit vs my current 2" level kit that's installed. I had to completely remove the mud flaps in the front to avoid rub, I bent the mounting tab flush and re-used the plastic trim clips to keep the lining tight (re-drilled holes in lining to line up with flush mounting tabs). The sucky part was dirt built up between my mud flaps and the truck paint and scrapped it a bit. I have a touch-up paint pen that I used but its not perfect. Best part is my stock tires were due to be replaced so the total net cost vs buying new tires was maybe $500.
Really happy with the overall look!

Below is the before and after:

 

[ya3coub]

So I was able to get the wheels on with no rub (for now). I have maybe 1/8th inch clearance on the back side of the front wheels when turning completely in either direction. Has me leaning towards a 3.5" lift kit vs my current 2" level kit that's installed. I had to completely remove the mud flaps in the front to avoid rub, I bent the mounting tab flush and re-used the plastic trim clips to keep the lining tight (re-drilled holes in lining to line up with flush mounting tabs). The sucky part was dirt built up between my mud flaps and the truck paint and scrapped it a bit. I have a touch-up paint pen that I used but its not perfect. Best part is my stock tires were due to be replaced so the total net cost vs buying new tires was maybe $500.
Really happy with the overall look!

Below is the before and after:

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Congratulations,

They look amazing

 

[hlumahan]

So I was able to get the wheels on with no rub (for now). I have maybe 1/8th inch clearance on the back side of the front wheels when turning completely in either direction. Has me leaning towards a 3.5" lift kit vs my current 2" level kit that's installed. I had to completely remove the mud flaps in the front to avoid rub, I bent the mounting tab flush and re-used the plastic trim clips to keep the lining tight (re-drilled holes in lining to line up with flush mounting tabs). The sucky part was dirt built up between my mud flaps and the truck paint and scrapped it a bit. I have a touch-up paint pen that I used but its not perfect. Best part is my stock tires were due to be replaced so the total net cost vs buying new tires was maybe $500.
Really happy with the overall look!

Below is the before and after:

View attachment 123653 View attachment 123654

does the tire/wheel stick out of the wheel well? or is it flush?

 

[Hward]

2020 BigHorn 4x4 w/out air suspension
3.5" front (RC Control Arm and 3/5" coilover upgrade) and 2" rear lift (spacers and upgraded shocks)
Ram TRX 18" takeoffs with 325x 65/18 Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATs. I believe these tires are 12.8" in width.

These wheels/tires required a 1.5" wheel spacer (front only) to keep the tire from touching the upper control arm (now has about .5" clearance on full travel).
Then there was the case of a little rubbing on the front fender wells - a tiny bit in the front on both sides (rectified by heatgun and zip ties) and a bit more on the factory mudflaps. The mudflaps were removed and the extended mounting "tab" was bent flush with the wheel well liner to alleviate.

If you only have spacers in the front, do they noticeably stick out more than the back?

 

[ramdiego]

2020 BigHorn 4x4 w/out air suspension
3.5" front (RC Control Arm and 3/5" coilover upgrade) and 2" rear lift (spacers and upgraded shocks)
Ram TRX 18" takeoffs with 325x 65/18 Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATs. I believe these tires are 12.8" in width.

These wheels/tires required a 1.5" wheel spacer (front only) to keep the tire from touching the upper control arm (now has about .5" clearance on full travel).
Then there was the case of a little rubbing on the front fender wells - a tiny bit in the front on both sides (rectified by heatgun and zip ties) and a bit more on the factory mudflaps. The mudflaps were removed and the extended mounting "tab" was bent flush with the wheel well liner to alleviate.

What PSI are you running on the takeoffs?

 

[Julio13]

2020 BigHorn 4x4 w/out air suspension
3.5" front (RC Control Arm and 3/5" coilover upgrade) and 2" rear lift (spacers and upgraded shocks)
Ram TRX 18" takeoffs with 325x 65/18 Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATs. I believe these tires are 12.8" in width.

These wheels/tires required a 1.5" wheel spacer (front only) to keep the tire from touching the upper control arm (now has about .5" clearance on full travel).
Then there was the case of a little rubbing on the front fender wells - a tiny bit in the front on both sides (rectified by heatgun and zip ties) and a bit more on the factory mudflaps. The mudflaps were removed and the extended mounting "tab" was bent flush with the wheel well liner to alleviate.

Would you happen to have any pictures of liner where you put tie wraps and how it came out


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