It's all done! Rebel with 6" RC lift

[jamesfg]

First I wanted to thank all the members who assisted me over the past week trying to figure out the suspension differences between a Rebel and a regular 1500. Besides the struts we had to get creative with some other odds n ends but we got it to work. So much RC and their b.s. that their 6" wouldn't fit on the Rebel.

 

[jamesfg]

 

[syddog 2000]

Very Nice, You are obviously very talented. Looks awesome. How's she drive?

 

[jamesfg]

I started on it at 8am and finished up right after midnight so the road test will be delayed til daylight.

 

[troutspinner]

That looks great! Good job!

 

[Kevin C]

Nicely done! Looking forward to hearing the road test review.

 

[VaderRebel]

That is going to be a fun road test! Awesome job, looks fantastic!

Enjoy!

 

[bgmshrm]

have you measured front and back to see the actual lift amount ? is it level or slight rake ? nice job!

 

[Grayfuji]

Bravo! looks great!

 

[jamesfg]

The truck is purposely raked as I left the rear higher as I still have 500 odd pounds of stuff that's going to be in and under the bed.

 

[Accountant]

Amazing!!

 

[jamesfg]

Ok, lemme preface.........say what you want about RC but the main reason I went with them was I had their 6" lift on my 09 Tundra for 75,000 miles and never one problem.

Trip to the convenience store and the lift is solid. No squeaks, creaks or rattles. Rides a bit stiffer, as expected but it doesn't feel like I'm riding a Harley with no shocks.

 

[ksn240]

Ok, lemme preface.........say what you want about RC but the main reason I went with them was I had their 6" lift on my 09 Tundra for 75,000 miles and never one problem.

Trip to the convenience store and the lift is solid. No squeaks, creaks or rattles. Rides a bit stiffer, as expected but it doesn't feel like I'm riding a Harley with no shocks.

As long as you are happy with it, nothing else matters. I'll take a look at the 4" options when more come out and I have no problem going Rough Country. My truck rarely sees me use the 4wd and it is rare for it to be off pavement.

Truck looks great!

 

[jamesfg]

Truck looks great!

Thanks and thank you for your assistance brainstorming the front strut differences.

 

[jamesfg]

That is going to be a fun road test! Awesome job, looks fantastic!

Enjoy!

And a big thank you to you. You also have been a great person to converse with also trying to figure out those front strut differences.

 

[ksn240]

Thanks and thank you for your assistance brainstorming the front strut differences.

No problem! There is so much misinformation out right now since they are so new. Communities like this are great to help set everything straight.

 

[jamesfg]

The 5th gen Ram FB pages are inundated with trolls, dreamers and straight up arseholes.

 

[jamesfg]

 

[jamesfg]

I'm really happy with the wheel offset (-18) they stick out just as I wanted.

 

[VaderRebel]

Nice offset too! Didnt notice it as much in the other pics. If I wasn't afraid of divorce #2, I'd be all over that 6" lift bro! Looks damn handsome and drivable at the same time.
I just have to wait a bit for the new rubber to go up a couple inches, but I'm staying with the Rebel wheels... I just like the look.