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[Blackmer18]

Readylift 3.5" Kit w/o preload spacer, Bilstein 5100 @ #4 front shocks, 5160's rear. 35x12.5r20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

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Looks great!! Why did you also use the Bilsteins in the front and the rear? Looks pretty level from the photo, do you have measurements? I'm looking to do a 3.5" but achieve level look on my 22 Rebel

 

[Choate]

I’ll get better picture when it’s daylight. Just got truck back tonight after dark. 3.5” RC loaded struts. 2” rear motofab spacer. 275/65/20 tires. 20x9 wheels 0 (fuel calls it +1) offset. It rides fantastic.

 

[Blackmer18]

I’ll get better picture when it’s daylight. Just got truck back tonight after dark. 3.5” RC loaded struts. 2” rear motofab spacer. 275/65/20 tires. 20x9 wheels 0 (fuel calls it +1) offset. It rides fantastic.
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Sorry for the noob questions, but I'm unfamiliar with lifts, only used leveling kits before ...did you buy the RC3.5" kit and use rear spacers from Motofab ? Or why did you use the Motofab spacers in the rear when the RC kit has them? I'm trying to determine what I need to buy and it seems like there are so many set ups guys are running with different parts from different kits, etc

 

[doolin64]

Sorry for the noob questions, but I'm unfamiliar with lifts, only used leveling kits before ...did you buy the RC3.5" kit and use rear spacers from Motofab ? Or why did you use the Motofab spacers in the rear when the RC kit has them? I'm trying to determine what I need to buy and it seems like there are so many set ups guys are running with different parts from different kits, etc

I'm guessing he did the lift like I did. He bought the RC loaded struts by themselves. Then ordered a proper 2" spacer. The RC rear spacer is only an inch makes the back end look saggy. Definitely had some proper upper a-arms for better angles of the ball joint.

 

[Choate]

Sorry for the noob questions, but I'm unfamiliar with lifts, only used leveling kits before ...did you buy the RC3.5" kit and use rear spacers from Motofab ? Or why did you use the Motofab spacers in the rear when the RC kit has them? I'm trying to determine what I need to buy and it seems like there are so many set ups guys are running with different parts from different kits, etc

Yep doolin is right. And I’ll tell you my truck has almost exactly 1/2” of rake (about 41.5” front and 42” rear ground to center of fender arch) and it still looks a little bit nose high to my eye but I’m going to leave it as is since I don’t tow anything regularly

 

[Choate]

Almost makes the 34s look weak. It looks a lot better and bigger in person. I may put a 3” rear spacer in. Gonna drive for a while and see if the front struts settle any

 

[doolin64]

The struts will settle up front a bit once you get some miles on it. I do feel like a 2.5 or 3" rear would be perfect, but I'd want to do it right and either get an adjustable track bar/panhard bar.

 

[Blackmer18]

I have a Rebel so already have the 1" will that affect running that set up?

 

[Blackmer18]

Loaded Strut Pair | 3.5 Inch | Ram 1500 2WD/4WD (2019-2024)

Loaded Strut Pair | 3.5 Inch | Ram 1500 4WD (2019-2022)

www.roughcountry.com

Nothing else for the front? Other than UCAs?

Then for the rear?

2009-2024 Dodge RAM 1500 4WD 2" rear lift kit

2009-2022 Dodge RAM 1500 4WD 2

motofablifts.com

 

[Choate]

Loaded Strut Pair | 3.5 Inch | Ram 1500 2WD/4WD (2019-2024)

Loaded Strut Pair | 3.5 Inch | Ram 1500 4WD (2019-2022)

www.roughcountry.com

Nothing else for the front? Other than UCAs?

Then for the rear?

2009-2024 Dodge RAM 1500 4WD 2" rear lift kit

2009-2022 Dodge RAM 1500 4WD 2

motofablifts.com

EDIT: now that I think about it. This might only net you 2.5” front? Bc you’ll lose 1” of rebel spring. I’d ask around a lot before you settle in on your choice. Either way it’ll look awesome.

Just that and UCA in the front. It completely replaces the factory springs and struts. So it won’t be a 4.5” lift. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong. In the rear I think (not sure) those spacers would net you 3” bc you have the longer rebel springs which will be reused along w the 2” spacer. Again don’t just go off my word 100% but I think I’m right

 

[Blackmer18]

Ya my mind is spinning with all the posts I have read about using the Readylift 3.5" but not using the preload spacer bc of too much angle, but then you don't achieve the level look so IMO that defeats my purpose.....so then guys are running Bilsteins and idk I'm flipping confused

 

[Blackmer18]

I can't believe it's so complicated in 22 to find a lift kit haha

 

[doolin64]

I can't believe it's so complicated in 22 to find a lift kit haha

With a Rebel you would bet 2.5" up front from what you have. Since you have 1" factory in the rear I'd opt for a motofab 1.5" rear block and you'd be sitting perfect imo. You would need front control arms and rear shocks.

 

[Blackmer18]

So if I was to install the Rough Country 3.5" loaded front strut and UCAs I would.be up 2.5" in the front? And there's nothing else needed? Those struts just replace the factory struts and are taller causing the lift?

 

[doolin64]

So if I was to install the Rough Country 3.5" loaded front strut and UCAs I would.be up 2.5" in the front? And there's nothing else needed? Those struts just replace the factory struts and are taller causing the lift?

Correct. those struts and UCA's are all you need. You will need a rear lift of some sort.

 

[Blackmer18]

Correct. those struts and UCA's are all you need. You will need a rear lift of some sort.

Yessir, I have to measure and see what I need for the rear roughly then go from there. Just a spacer block for the rear correct? Does it make a huge difference if I used Bilsteins?

 

[doolin64]

Correct, that's all you need is a block out back. I'd just use shocks like Bilsteins ( I did Rough County's) that work with 1-3" of lift. It should ride better than a stretched out stock shock.

 

[Blackmer18]

Sorry for dumb questions....If I order the Bilsteins for the rear, I don't need the moto fab spacer block in the rear?

 

[doolin64]

Not a dumb question. You will need a spacer either way. The Bilstein's themselves are just made to work within in a specified lift range. I believe 1-3"s over stock. You can certainly use your stock shocks for the time being and go from there. I went with the RC's figuring they should be designed to match the RC struts I installed up front.

 

[Blackmer18]

My only concern now is I plan on keep my factory 18" wheels and just ordering a bigger tire....not sure how the 18" wheels would look with a 3.5" lift...wondering if just a level would look better with the 18" wheels....hoping to find my answer on Customwheeloffset.com