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Lift and Tire Recommendations

MaineRam14

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I am looking for a little advice before I pull the trigger on a lift/level and tires. I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie long bed with standard suspension. Currently the truck sits with a 1 3/4" rake from back to front (I have a heavy tonneau cover and bed liner that squats the suspension slightly). I do not aggressively off road and the lift is mainly just for appearance. I am planning on installing the following:
-Bilstein 5100's set to approximately 2.6" level for the front
-Bilstein 5100's set to approximately 2.6" level for the rear
-Upper control arms
-Utilize 20" OEM rims
-Tires will be Falken Wildpeak AT3W 285/65R20 that measure 34.6" tall and 11.4" wide
Here are my questions:
-Does anyone foresee any issues for tire fitment or anything else with this set-up?
-Any recommendations for an inexpensive UCA?
Thanks in advance for any of your help and I would appreciate any pictures of your set-ups if they are on 20" OEM rims.
 

LaxDfns15

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The rear Bilstein's aren't adjustable so you'll have to change coils or add a spacer if you want lift back there. Everything else looks fine, but I would double check tire clearance to the UCA before getting wider tires. Space is very tight there. I use Rough Country UCA's and haven't had an issue. I would skip over the Mopar 2" in favor of the lifted RC's.
 

MaineRam14

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The truck only has 49,000 miles and I am not worried about the OEM shocks. Looks like I will just add the 1" spacer in the rear if that will get me the 1" of lift/level I am looking for.
 

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Correct me if I am wrong, but the Bilstein 5100 rear shocks shown below state 0-2" of lift. Wouldn't this eliminate the need for spacers or springs in the rear to get the 1" lift I am looking for?


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Correct me if I am wrong, but the Bilstein 5100 rear shocks shown below state 0-2" of lift. Wouldn't this eliminate the need for spacers or springs in the rear to get the 1" lift I am looking for?


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They'll be compatible with 0-2 inches of lift. Springs, spacers, etc. is where the lift comes from. Shocks simply absorb energy from your suspension
 

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