I'm so confused...Need help with leveling kit

[drchris1978]

I've been reading about leveling kits for days now and my head is spinning. I have a 2020 Rebel, so its got the factory 1" lift. I'd like to level it but there's so many options. I guess my question is what kit will allow me to level it and keep a decent ride quality? Some folks are saying get a UCA kit and others are saying do the Bilstein 5100's. I DO NOT want preload spacers as I understand the ride gets a bit bumpy. I've also read about the MOPAR 2" lift/leveling kit. Also will I need to raise the rear up 1-1.5" like others have? I'm super confused on what to go with. Please help!

 

[popcenator]

I have the 5100s all around, at the 5th setting. This retains a slight rake which is what I wanted. I also got RC UCAs but they definitely weren't needed in my case. The ride is no different than the Bilsteins that came with the Rebel. If you want it perfectly level, I've seen people add a small top spacer as well.

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[drchris1978]

I’d prefer no rake, what size upper spacer would I need? I’m thinking like 1/2” or so?


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[VaderRebel]

The Motofab 2.5" strut top spacer levels the Rebel perfectly. I used new UCA's for peace of mind and would recommend them. The best part is, it's all DIY doable which ever way you go. I think you're dictated by budget and ride quality... new struts will be the most expensive, but will probably give the best ride... strut top spacer coming in a close second.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[drchris1978]

Thank you, I think I’ll start out with Bilstein 5100’s and see how that goes. I’d do a dell 4-6” lift but I can’t see myself cutting up a new truck. It just doesn’t sit well with me, plus all I really want to do is get rid of the forward rake in the suspension. Thanks again!!!


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[popcenator]

I think 1/2" is what I saw, so that should get you level. Here's a thread with exactly that installed.

5100 Bilsteins INSTALL

I finally got my Bilstein 5100's installed on the front today. The truck still needs to settle a bit (tad high in the front). I am going to drive it a week, then head to the alignment shop. I have the shocks on the 5th setting. I did not change the UCA's. Next up some new tires/wheels! It was an...

5thgenrams.com

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[Ram1500rsm]

Bilstein Catalog doesn't show a 5100 for the Rebels but people are running the normal 24-232203 without the 5100 lower seat adapter. Set them at #4 and that should leave a little rake in the back, set at #5 you may need a spacer or longer rear coil springs to have some rear rake.

Some seem to think a fully flat looking truck is cool, wait until they load their truck bed or even put 3 people in the back with couple of luggages , eventually you'll mod the truck with steel bumpers, relocate a bigger tire to the truck bed, maybe do 100lbs each rock sliders, run RTT setup etc.lol. You want a little rake to compensate for extra weight so you can always add rear spacers or longer rear springs if you're looking flat or nose high after lifting your front.

 

[drchris1978]

I can certainly live with a small rake, 1/2” isn’t even noticeable. And I agree, the minute any extra weight is in the rear it’s gonna squat lower than the front.


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[LaxDfns15]

I put 2" motofab spacers on my Rebel with stock UCA's. Quick and easy install except for separating one ball joint on the UCA. Had about half inch of rake before I did some work on the back that lifted it about 1/2".

 

[IrishRED]

So, I am sorry .... I have been reading too many threads on this!! I have a non-rebel Ram and want to add the 5100s just to level or come close to level. Is it the 4th or 5th setting that will get you to within 1/2" of level?

 

[drchris1978]

So, I am sorry .... I have been reading too many threads on this!! I have a non-rebel Ram and want to add the 5100s just to level or come close to level. Is it the 4th or 5th setting that will get you to within 1/2" of level?