Any Ridetech users here?

[Alter Ego Trip]

Can't wait to hear back on what you think! We have just started to see the sales pick up for it, so I am excited to hear the feedback as guys get the system installed. If I didn't just get my 2017 Rebel where I want it and my newborn twin boys + 21 month old daughter at home, I'd have a 5th gen on our kit no doubt!

Ben, I do have a question about drop. RT states 2" drop in front is optimal, even though it is capable of 3" in the front. Is this due to the engineers just trying to keep shock within the optimal travel range, or is there something else at play here? I am shooting for a 3/4 setup, but don't want a super crappy ride if the front is not optimal at 3".

Also, are there any issue with the additional E torque weight and your spring rating?

 

[Rock Crawler]

I think if you do 3” in the front, you are going to have rubbing issues. May have to break out the heat gun and remold sections of the wheel well liner.

 

[Alter Ego Trip]

I think if you do 3” in the front, you are going to have rubbing issues. May have to break out the heat gun and remold sections of the wheel well liner.

It's hard to say. Ram says a 4wd is only a tenth of an inch higher than a 2wd, but I swear I have way more fender gap than 2wds do (I don't have org). I'm fine with a 2" drop if I have less fender gap than what I think I will.

 

[ridetech_ben]

Ben, I do have a question about drop. RT states 2" drop in front is optimal, even though it is capable of 3" in the front. Is this due to the engineers just trying to keep shock within the optimal travel range, or is there something else at play here? I am shooting for a 3/4 setup, but don't want a super crappy ride if the front is not optimal at 3".

Also, are there any issue with the additional E torque weight and your spring rating?

Hi Alter, yes, 2" is optimal for shock height and then recommended compression travel. If you ran it a little lower, you would be looking at potentially rubbing inner fender, bottoming out, etc. over "normal" driving conditions. Ride quality would still be maintained (minimal difference) as long as it is not bottoming or rubbing.

As far as spring rate, that is the benefit of adjustable coilovers. A little more preload and good to go. The weight difference was not enough for us to increase spring rate in our opinion!

 

[Alter Ego Trip]

Hi Alter, yes, 2" is optimal for shock height and then recommended compression travel. If you ran it a little lower, you would be looking at potentially rubbing inner fender, bottoming out, etc. over "normal" driving conditions. Ride quality would still be maintained (minimal difference) as long as it is not bottoming or rubbing.

As far as spring rate, that is the benefit of adjustable coilovers. A little more preload and good to go. The weight difference was not enough for us to increase spring rate in our opinion!

Thanks Ben. It's odd because I swear this Ram has considerably more fender clearance than any of my past Rams (no ORG). I'll start with 2" and adjust from there if necessary.

 

[justmatt76]

Very interested to hear your feedback on the ridetech setup. Any updates on the install? I'm new to the Ram world. Currently driving a 17 Silverado with a 3/5 belltech drop. Picking up a '21 Ram Crew Cab 4WD this week. Reviews on the Belltech and MaxTrac kits are not stellar. I pull a travel trailer with a 800lb tongue weight, and it sounds like the belltech and MaxTrac coils will be too soft.

 

[Alter Ego Trip]

I've been so slammed, I haven't even finished the stereo install I'm working on lol. Truck hasn't left the garage since I bought it a couple months ago. I'll definitely have an update when I catch up.

 

[Anstey85]

Lookibg for some feedback, currently running the maxtrac 2/4 kit in my '19 sport.. set at 1.5" in the front and the ride is terrible.. the rear I added air bags too and now is fine it's the front that is the problem. Any dips or woops on the hwy it runs the inner fenders and or the valance and. At the point now that it needs to come out.. so would ride tech be the answer for the front? Do they sell struts or only the coilovers? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Alter Ego Trip]

It's really interesting to hear about the bottoming out issues with the Maxtrac. I'd say my MT fronts feel considerably stiffer than the OE. There is no way I could bottom or rub on the fender well. I went 1.5" drop on the front also. I have the ridetech kit, but am not going to bother installing until next spring.

You can order just the front coilover from Ridetech if you choose. The assembly replaces the front strut. The beauty of the ridetech is the fact you can dial in rebound, as well as the exact ride height you want. You get 4 corner (or 2 in your case) individual adjustment to take fuel/etc. into consideration.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Lookibg for some feedback, currently running the maxtrac 2/4 kit in my '19 sport.. set at 1.5" in the front and the ride is terrible.. the rear I added air bags too and now is fine it's the front that is the problem. Any dips or woops on the hwy it runs the inner fenders and or the valance and. At the point now that it needs to come out.. so would ride tech be the answer for the front? Do they sell struts or only the coilovers? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

You may need to move the clip on your front struts to raise the front a little. I had rubbing issues with my front MT kit. I could have disassembled them and moved the clip, but I wanted the Ridetech coil-overs. No rubbing issues since I switched. If you’re going to get the front coil-overs, you might consider the entire kit. That way you have the same suspension front and rear. Plus, they are ride height adjustable so you can customize your height front and rear to match.