Hi guys,
I've tried researching my build for a year and finally decided if I don't pull the trigger It'll never happen..I have purchased the following parts for my 2021 Ram 1500 sport:
4x Nitto Ridge Grappler 305/55R20 1160 tires onto 4x 20"x10" -18 offset Fuel Vapor alloys.
4x shocks:
-2x Bilstein B8 5160 rear shocks
--25-316919 (rear right)
--25-325102 (rear left)
2x Bilstein B8 6112 front shocks
All I am trying to achieve is a new look with rims and tires, level the truck 2" at the front, and keeping as much of the dynamics as possible (noise, ride quality). I was told that the Bilsteins would achieve this the best and reduce bouncing at the front end to boot.
I went to get quotes from multiple autoshops to install these parts and literally every shop is tearing me apart. I am terrified I made a massive and costly mistake. Here is what the install shops are saying, can I get your input on these?
1) "that's a strange rim/tire offset, where did you get the idea for this from? It could cause problems. It will stick out 2". - I researched builds on forums that had the same setup and I liked the rim look. They said it didn't rub for them.
2) "The bilsteins will make the ride much harder, don't complain to us after." - I was told paying for proper strut suspension rather than taking the cheap route with a puck lift would make the suspension better?
3) "Using the bilsteins 6112 to achieve 2" lift will make a very harsh ride. You need to also purchase a lift puck to take compression off the spring to reduce ride hardness" - I thought the 6112 kit came with a custom spring for this reason?? Should I return the bilsteins and just use a puck? I wanted to improve the ride as much as possible to compensate for aggressive tires but the mechanic says the ride quality would be BETTER with OEM suspension and 2" puck lift compared with using bilsteins.
4) "you also need a new tire pressure sensor which the dealer may need to reprogram". - 90% of shops didn't mentioned this before giving quotes out.
5) do I need a new UCA? This hasn't come up from any of the shops but I read it here. I'm so confused with all the parts I need and what combination simply to achieve a 2" lift with good ride quality. Is the UCA instead of a 2" puck ie. they will do the same job? What size of UCA do I need? If I get this do I return the bilsteins?
6) Any advice on what I need to achieve my stated goals? I can't see past the snake oil and shop opinions. I don't understand the point of the bilsteins if I STILL need a puck in combination to lift as well. Should I just return them?
Please guide me before I take the truck in.
I've tried researching my build for a year and finally decided if I don't pull the trigger It'll never happen..I have purchased the following parts for my 2021 Ram 1500 sport:
4x Nitto Ridge Grappler 305/55R20 1160 tires onto 4x 20"x10" -18 offset Fuel Vapor alloys.
4x shocks:
-2x Bilstein B8 5160 rear shocks
--25-316919 (rear right)
--25-325102 (rear left)
2x Bilstein B8 6112 front shocks
All I am trying to achieve is a new look with rims and tires, level the truck 2" at the front, and keeping as much of the dynamics as possible (noise, ride quality). I was told that the Bilsteins would achieve this the best and reduce bouncing at the front end to boot.
I went to get quotes from multiple autoshops to install these parts and literally every shop is tearing me apart. I am terrified I made a massive and costly mistake. Here is what the install shops are saying, can I get your input on these?
1) "that's a strange rim/tire offset, where did you get the idea for this from? It could cause problems. It will stick out 2". - I researched builds on forums that had the same setup and I liked the rim look. They said it didn't rub for them.
2) "The bilsteins will make the ride much harder, don't complain to us after." - I was told paying for proper strut suspension rather than taking the cheap route with a puck lift would make the suspension better?
3) "Using the bilsteins 6112 to achieve 2" lift will make a very harsh ride. You need to also purchase a lift puck to take compression off the spring to reduce ride hardness" - I thought the 6112 kit came with a custom spring for this reason?? Should I return the bilsteins and just use a puck? I wanted to improve the ride as much as possible to compensate for aggressive tires but the mechanic says the ride quality would be BETTER with OEM suspension and 2" puck lift compared with using bilsteins.
4) "you also need a new tire pressure sensor which the dealer may need to reprogram". - 90% of shops didn't mentioned this before giving quotes out.
5) do I need a new UCA? This hasn't come up from any of the shops but I read it here. I'm so confused with all the parts I need and what combination simply to achieve a 2" lift with good ride quality. Is the UCA instead of a 2" puck ie. they will do the same job? What size of UCA do I need? If I get this do I return the bilsteins?
6) Any advice on what I need to achieve my stated goals? I can't see past the snake oil and shop opinions. I don't understand the point of the bilsteins if I STILL need a puck in combination to lift as well. Should I just return them?
Please guide me before I take the truck in.