Leveling Advice - PLEASE HELP...I'M LOST

[erandt26]

I've read almost every post and called a few shops in MN and now I'm even more confused. I'm not looking to add a crazy lift kit as all I'm really trying to do is remove the factory rake out of the truck, and create a better stance. What I have '21 Night Edition w/o air ride. Tow a large boat very regularly in the summer and will NEVER take the truck off road.

1.) Shop 1 is telling me to get the rough country leveling strut....but it's getting destroyed here
https://www.roughcountry.com/dodge-leveling-struts-30001.html

2.) Shop 2 is telling me to get the Ready Lift Spacer system w/ new control arms.....spacers in general get destroyed here and this doesn't seem like a great solution when towing
https://www.readylift.com/2-front-leveling-kit-with-tubular-control-arms-2019-ram-1500-4wd-1.html

Bilstein seems to be everyone's preferred path, questions on that. 1.) 5100's the way to go based on above and 2.) thoughts on the rear, necessary?

I realize this thread has been covered but really just need some advice from people with experience and who are much more mechanical!

 

[BowersFJ]

5100’s …. Leave an inch or so of rake so you don’t look nose high …. You can do Bils in the back so your shocks match, but not needed …. Wait and see how it rides first …. Hellwig sway bar in the rear would be money better spent


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[erandt26]

5100’s …. Leave an inch or so of rake so you don’t look nose high …. You can do Bils in the back so your shocks match, but not needed …. Wait and see how it rides first …. Hellwig sway bar in the rear would be money better spent


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any reason to worry about UCA's with your recommendation?

 

[ayoslickxd]

any reason to worry about UCA's with your recommendation?

most people change uca when above 3 inch lifts because the angles on oem ucas are not as good

 

[BowersFJ]

any reason to worry about UCA's with your recommendation?

Not if you don’t go over 2” of level …. Stick with the 1.3” or 1.7” grooves and you’re fine …. Which I think is #4 and #5


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[Idahoktm]

I didn't click on your links but the ReadyLift leveling kit with UCA's is not going to have any negative effect on towing. I don't do much off road, so I got the ReadyLift kit. I bought it on Amazon for $375. I just couldn't justify spending $1000 more on the Bilsteins.

 

[BowersFJ]

I didn't click on your links but the ReadyLift leveling kit with UCA's is not going to have any negative effect on towing. I don't do much off road, so I got the ReadyLift kit. I bought it on Amazon for $375. I just couldn't justify spending $1000 more on the Bilsteins.

Front Bil 5100’s are $260


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[Idahoktm]

Front Bil 5100’s are $260


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Ahh... I was probably thinking of the Mopar kit.

 

[MikeyHo808]

Rear Bilstein’s are finally coming back in stock. Will be doing front and back as soon as my work schedule loosens up a bit. 4WP had them back ordered since May, I finally got my full set in end of Oct.

With factory ORP, plan to keep it at ring #4 and maintain a very slight rake. ORP equipped trucks top out at the fifth ring due to the factory lift, but I’ll keep mine at 4
Don’t plan on heavy off roading (beach, campgrounds, maybe some mud time to time), more just to bring the front up because the rake on this thing is ridiculous (2 1/8 diff).
But the upgrade just seemed the easiest, most economical way to achieve intended result with minimum to no modification, and there are a lot of positive reviews on this leveling application. Came across a few who have had minor issues, which is why I am staying at the 4th ring.

After reading up on all options, the Bilstein upgrade just made sense for me.
Love the look of a leveled truck, lifted or dropped. And the 5th Gen looks killer either way. Good luck!

 

[nateonator]

Rear Bilstein’s are finally coming back in stock. Will be doing front and back as soon as my work schedule loosens up a bit. 4WP had them back ordered since May, I finally got my full set in end of Oct.

With factory ORP, plan to keep it at ring #4 and maintain a very slight rake. ORP equipped trucks top out at the fifth ring due to the factory lift, but I’ll keep mine at 4
Don’t plan on heavy off roading (beach, campgrounds, maybe some mud time to time), more just to bring the front up because the rake on this thing is ridiculous (2 1/8 diff).
But the upgrade just seemed the easiest, most economical way to achieve intended result with minimum to no modification, and there are a lot of positive reviews on this leveling application. Came across a few who have had minor issues, which is why I am staying at the 4th ring.

After reading up on all options, the Bilstein upgrade just made sense for me.
Love the look of a leveled truck, lifted or dropped. And the 5th Gen looks killer either way. Good luck!

I've got an ORP and installing the 5100s as well. Did you replace your upper control arms? I'm debating on whether it's necessary now. I'm planning to use the 5th ring.

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[MikeyHo808]

I've got an ORP and installing the 5100s as well. Did you replace your upper control arms? I'm debating on whether it's necessary now. I'm planning to use the 5th ring.

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I’m still waiting to install, but do not intend to change my UCA’s right now. Some have for piece of mind. I want some rake left in my front, just to avoid nose up when hauling, and have read that some have been experiencing clunking issues at full extension with the ORP at the 5th ring, so is why I am staying on ring 4.

 

[1awesomelaw]

most people change uca when above 3 inch lifts because the angles on oem ucas are not as good

because the upper control arms from ram are Junk !

 

[ayoslickxd]

because the upper control arms from ram are Junk !

idk bout junk i know the angles are crazy full droop

 

[NoOtherHobby]

I went with the bilstein 5100s in front with readylift UCAs on a rebel. Rides like stock. Got quoted $400 for install and alignment and the 5100s were about $250 if I recall correctly.

 

[1awesomelaw]

idk bout junk i know the angles are crazy full droop

They are made from heavy duty plastic ( the UCA ) that come on the ram's , maybe the aftermarket mopar's are better but the original parts are junk, a friend of mine off-roading broke one, not a fun fix in the woods.

 

[MannyN]

They are made from heavy duty plastic ( the UCA ) that come on the ram's , maybe the aftermarket mopar's are better but the original parts are junk, a friend of mine off-roading broke one, not a fun fix in the woods.

Put a magnet on them and then tell me what they are made of.

 

[1awesomelaw]

Put a magnet on them and then tell me what they are made of

FYI The top is metal the bottom is plastic check it out yourself.