suspension mods with aftermarket bumpers

[Jedi9]

Hi, been lurking for awhile soaking up all this good knowledge. From the Jeep world but have never lifted IFS so am learning. Considered the Rancho 3" suspension lift because I have the 9000 shocks on my Jeep and my ride is great. From my Jeep I've learned that picking quality components can keep or exceed factory rides. Ended up grabbing a set of Bilstein 5100s and the Rancho UCAs. Anyhow sorry for the long entro. I have not seen any discussions with aftermarket bumpers with lifts. I have a RC rear bumper with a RC high clearance front bumper with skid on the way. How much difference would the added weight affect the lift? My rake with the aftermarket rear bumper stands around 1 1/2", measured 36 1/2 to top of fender opening to ground on front and 38 at rear, did not check it with the stock bumper so I may have lost some. I want to run 295s and have installed some aftermarket 20 x 9 rims with 0 offset. Rancho says to not run their UCAs with less than 2" off lift. I tow a light boat and a small 5x9 work trailer and plan on installing tuftruck or Bilsteins rear progressive springs. I can actually get the Bilsteins cheaper but don't know if they will sag more than the tuftrucks under load. I don't care much for squat. Thanks in advance for any tidbits of advice you may have. should I be looking at longer links all the way around to keep the swaybars level? Rear track bar mount?

 

[Jedi9]

I found Discount Tire willing to price match some Atturo Trail Blade XT 295/60R20s at a great price. The plan now would be to install the Bilsteins, check the level, and then install the Bilstein springs if I need 1" at the back or the Tufftruck springs if I want 1 1/2". Be nice if the bumper comes in so I can check the level with bumper installed, should be here mid Feb.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Tuftruk would be the way to go for towing, or you could install Airlift airbags for when you are towing.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Hi, been lurking for awhile soaking up all this good knowledge. From the Jeep world but have never lifted IFS so am learning. Considered the Rancho 3" suspension lift because I have the 9000 shocks on my Jeep and my ride is great. From my Jeep I've learned that picking quality components can keep or exceed factory rides. Ended up grabbing a set of Bilstein 5100s and the Rancho UCAs. Anyhow sorry for the long entro. I have not seen any discussions with aftermarket bumpers with lifts. I have a RC rear bumper with a RC high clearance front bumper with skid on the way. How much difference would the added weight affect the lift? My rake with the aftermarket rear bumper stands around 1 1/2", measured 36 1/2 to top of fender opening to ground on front and 38 at rear, did not check it with the stock bumper so I may have lost some. I want to run 295s and have installed some aftermarket 20 x 9 rims with 0 offset. Rancho says to not run their UCAs with less than 2" off lift. I tow a light boat and a small 5x9 work trailer and plan on installing tuftruck or Bilsteins rear progressive springs. I can actually get the Bilsteins cheaper but don't know if they will sag more than the tuftrucks under load. I don't care much for squat. Thanks in advance for any tidbits of advice you may have. should I be looking at longer links all the way around to keep the swaybars level? Rear track bar mount?

Fwiw, when I installed my front bumper, I had to move my 5100s from clip 5 to clip 6 to maintain the "level" due to extra weight of the bumper

 

[Jedi9]

Thanks, Aftermarket bumpers, winches definitely make a difference in Jeep world, I'm sure the spring rates are higher on the Ram and for sure carrying more stock weight. I only want to set the struts up once but if I over/under shoot I'm glad there is some adjustability, just have to go back in there. I saw where some tuftruk buyers had some noise so I went to the website and they recommend isolators for the 5th gen. Looks like the Bilsteins come with spring covers/ isolators

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

The Bilstein coils being dual-rate will sag more than a single rate until it hits the higher rate. The dual-rate will give a better ride though when not towing.

 

[Jedi9]

tuftruk has good reviews, towing and not, they are variable rate

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

It's been a long time since I looked and wasn't sure. People used them with the 4th Gen.

 

[Jedi9]

Bilstein madness!! My level kit only came with one install pack so I need a spring seat, apparently none in country, have to buy another strut to get my install kit. Truck currently on jackstands waiting for the other strut install so I can't wait the 39 days for the kits to get back in stock.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

That's why you always make sure everything is there before starting a job. Especially in this case. Hopefully you can find one.

 

[Jedi9]

Yup, I let the box sit a couple weeks before checking everything, figured I'd do one side and get a kit sent out to me no problem. You can find plenty of struts without kits on ebay right now

 

[PurpleRT]

Might be your lucky day.. I kept the 5100 in storage that I stripped the shaft on when I did my install and ended up overnighting a replacement. I’ll pull the spring perch off and send it to you. Send me a message with your address.


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[Jedi9]

Yay!