What did you do to your Ram today???

[Rock Crawler]

I finally got the Timber Grove Automatic Air System installed on the truck today. Pretty straight forward and the install video on their website is really good. Took me a good part of the day just because I have a serious case of OCD. This could probably be done in a few hours.
The air tank/compressor assembly fits perfectly behind the front bumper. Once everything is tightened down, it’s very sturdy. This kit works with my Timber Grove CRM coil replacement air bags. The bags have worked really well so far and I’m glad to finally get this kit installed so I don’t have to manually air them up. I’ve always wanted a lowered truck but didn’t want to loose towing/hauling capabilities. Problem solved.

I ran the power and ground up to the battery and tried to integrate it as much as possible to keep it looking stock. Then removed the active air dam so I could tuck the extra wiring in behind the bumper.

For a clean look and air line protection, I ran the air line inside the frame on the drivers side. There was an unused bolt hole at the bumper so it went in there and came out at the rear right where the leveling valve mounts. The Haldex leveling valves look to be high quality. Running the air line is pretty easy, but it’s hard to make it look really clean because the lines cannot be bent much at all without kinking them.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I ran the compressor air filter to a remote location under the hood to keep it in a dry and fairly clean environment.

The final step is to adjust the leveling valves to keep the truck at the correct ride height. I had to run them up and down a few times each the bleed them. Setting them is a bit tedious, but not too bad. Now the truck will stay level front-to-back and side-to-side automatically when loaded or empty. Yes, the kit is expensive, but it is very high quality and Steve offers incredible customer service.

 

[moparpeetie]

Nice! Did you paint those hooks or get them somewhere?

THANKS!!! I painted them.

 

[Av1]

I finally got the Timber Grove Automatic Air System installed on the truck today. Pretty straight forward and the install video on their website is really good. Took me a good part of the day just because I have a serious case of OCD. This could probably be done in a few hours.
The air tank/compressor assembly fits perfectly behind the front bumper. Once everything is tightened down, it’s very sturdy. This kit works with my Timber Grove CRM coil replacement air bags. The bags have worked really well so far and I’m glad to finally get this kit installed so I don’t have to manually air them up. I’ve always wanted a lowered truck but didn’t want to loose towing/hauling capabilities. Problem solved.

I ran the power and ground up to the battery and tried to integrate it as much as possible to keep it looking stock. Then removed the active air dam so I could tuck the extra wiring in behind the bumper.

For a clean look and air line protection, I ran the air line inside the frame on the drivers side. There was an unused bolt hole at the bumper so it went in there and came out at the rear right where the leveling valve mounts. The Haldex leveling valves look to be high quality. Running the air line is pretty easy, but it’s hard to make it look really clean because the lines cannot be bent much at all without kinking them.

That looks like a high-quality kit and a nice, clean installation you've done.

The only thing I would add, if it were mine, is air line chafe protection at all frame hole entry and exit points.

 

[Rock Crawler]

That looks like a high-quality kit and a nice, clean installation you've done.

The only thing I would add, if it were mine, is air line chafe protection at all frame hole entry and exit points.

The kit is all stainless and I can tell Steve put a lot of time and money into building them. I actually did add a grommet at the exit point. I found one in my collection that fit really well. The entry point is pretty tight, I don’t think it will allow for any movement.

 

[vincentw56]

The kit is all stainless and I can tell Steve put a lot of time and money into building them. I actually did add a grommet at the exit point. I found one in my collection that fit really well. The entry point is pretty tight, I don’t think it will allow for any movement.

Looks good. What do you do for the front to lower it?

 

[lawmann8]

I installed Toyo Open Country AT3 33x12.50R22LT tires, 4Play P83 wheels and 2inch front leveling kit.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Looks good. What do you do for the front to lower it?

The full setup:

FRONT
Maxtrac 2” lowering struts (372403)
Maxtrac Upper Control Arms (352700)


REAR
Timber Grove 4” Drop Coil Replacement Mount Airbags
(SQ8419421)
Bilstein 5100 Shocks (24-185684)
IHC Suspension 4-link Relocation Brackets (Cut Kit)
Spohn Panhard Bar (D09-1500-104)
Hellwig Sway Bar (7709)
Hellwig Adjustable Sway Bar End Links (7961)
Timber Grove Auto Air System (SQ4033746)

 

[vincentw56]

The full setup:

FRONT
Maxtrac 2” lowering struts (372403)
Maxtrac Upper Control Arms (352700)


REAR
Timber Grove 4” Drop Coil Replacement Mount Airbags
(SQ8419421)
Bilstein 5100 Shocks (24-185684)
IHC Suspension 4-link Relocation Brackets (Cut Kit)
Spohn Panhard Bar (D09-1500-104)
Hellwig Sway Bar (7709)
Hellwig Adjustable Sway Bar End Links (7961)
Timber Grove Auto Air System (SQ4033746)

Great. How's the ride quality? I want to lower mine too, but want to keep the ride quality as close to factory. I know it will suffer.

 

[A-TEAM]

Installed some custom fit seat covers. Prime day purchase…

 

[Rock Crawler]

Great. How's the ride quality? I want to lower mine too, but want to keep the ride quality as close to factory. I know it will suffer.

Not bad at all. I was expecting a rough ride, but that’s just not the case. It feels a little stiffer, but not too much. I would have preferred to use the Belltech 2” front lowering spindles because you retain the factory shocks, thus the factory ride does not change. But, after attempting installation I discovered the factory hubs for the 22” wheels will not fit in the spindles. Belltech did not know this at the time since this was a new product. Apparently Ram uses a different size hub on the trucks that come with factory 22” wheels than the other trucks.

 

[BigHornDaddy318]

These Threads always seem to be fun and keep us all spending money so chime in and lets get the ball rolling....

Just put in a Moe’s Performance 87mm ported throttle body about an hour ago. Fingers crossed it adds some more hp

 

[lawmann8]

The full setup:

FRONT
Maxtrac 2” lowering struts (372403)
Maxtrac Upper Control Arms (352700)


REAR
Timber Grove 4” Drop Coil Replacement Mount Airbags
(SQ8419421)
Bilstein 5100 Shocks (24-185684)
IHC Suspension 4-link Relocation Brackets (Cut Kit)
Spohn Panhard Bar (D09-1500-104)
Hellwig Sway Bar (7709)
Hellwig Adjustable Sway Bar End Links (7961)
Timber Grove Auto Air System (SQ4033746)

I leveled mine using the ReadyLift 1 1/2” Air Suspension kit.

 

[Chopperbobby]

Got new tires today duratrac. USAA and Goodyear had a great sale. Gave it a quick wash. Tried to post pic (I have posted many in the past here) Keep getting image file type invalid. Dont now what to do with that. They look great and it feels good to get rid of the factory street tires.

 

[Bpebler]

Shaved the tailgate badging today. Blow dryer, fishing line, goo gone, wash, clay bar, ceramic coat - just the bed today, the rest tomorrow. Double sided tape was stuck on there damn good.

 

[Chopperbobby]

Think I got it new tires quick clean

 

[31RamIt]

The full setup:

FRONT
Maxtrac 2” lowering struts (372403)
Maxtrac Upper Control Arms (352700)


REAR
Timber Grove 4” Drop Coil Replacement Mount Airbags
(SQ8419421)
Bilstein 5100 Shocks (24-185684)
IHC Suspension 4-link Relocation Brackets (Cut Kit)
Spohn Panhard Bar (D09-1500-104)
Hellwig Sway Bar (7709)
Hellwig Adjustable Sway Bar End Links (7961)
Timber Grove Auto Air System (SQ4033746)

I think this is the route I want to go. I need to keep towing capacity for my trailer.

 

[Jake1350]

Got my 6in Ready lift put on my 2019 Laramie today. Running Fuel Ammo 18x9x1 rims with 1.5in spacers for clearance. Riding on 35x12.5x18 Toyo Open Country AT3. Little bit of custom work to get the Air Lift tow bags to fit but all in all not a bad install.

 

[RAMonkey]

Got my 3.5” RC front struts w/RC UCA and 2” Motofab rear w/extended N3 RC shocks on. Added Hardrock H711 wheels w/Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/65/20. Alignment time…

 

[Fillet1]

replaced the 18” wheels/ Goodyear rubber with factory 20 painted/polished and Conti terraincontacts in factory size.