Great call! We usually slide that on at the end of our installs, looks like we forgot it this time. Really any time you modify your suspension an alignment is a great idea to be safe. Thanks for watching! -Zach
the 2 lift i have with my 1500 i had to install a drop diff kit. the lift made the angles with the axel shaft on to much of angle causing a humming noise . Caused from the exel binding. drop diff kit fixed that .Now the axelis true level .
dont expect to finish this within three hours, its my 3rd day working on it and i just keep finding more shit that needs replaced or stuff that has to be replaced , like a seized bolt in the bushing. I had to go out and get a whole new bolt and bushing because the bolt snapped out
If you have all the tools ready to go and a bit of space, you could do this in an hour, 3 hours if you are new to it. What you are doing is the style of work that my dad does. Replacing a bearing became tearing apart the entire front end and a carb kit for an ATV somehow.
You have to rotate struts obviously. Does the angle change affect anything? I'm working on a Dakota and having trouble getting the struts back in. Bottom doesn't line up.
Um i put a 305x70 17 cooper tires before i leveld my truck and had no rubbing whatsover, you definatley can fit a bigger than factory size tire under a ram 1500.
My truck have 2.5 coils lift but i think since i didn't upgrade the shocks it look like the coils it been reduced but no sure but look like it have been goin like 1/2 inch down...
I want to raise my 2014 Ram 1500 Longhorn (Non-air-ride) 3 inches in the front and 1 inch in the rear. I am putting an all-weather tire on it, NOT a Terrian or mud tire. Similar to my Wrangler SRA's. highway tire. How can I keep my factory ride, I hear from many folks ride is much worse. Is it the spaces giving the bad ride cause new geometry? or the Tires they put on? or both. Any help would be appreciated.
Y’all do realize that this truck comes stock with 33” tires? LoL!!! I guess you guys are used to workin on a ford or Chevy. When you do have to put a 2.5 or even a 3.5 lift to run 33s. Chevy has to run a 4” lift to run 33s.
I’ve owned a 2004, 2010, 2012, 2015 all ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 Hemi’s. The tire size is 275/60R20. That is 32.99” tall by 10.83” wide. If you got the off road package you could get the 275/70R17 that converts to 32.2x10.8R17. The actual size of a 33x12.50 on a 15” wheel is 32.5 Tall by 12.5” wide. You can use that for comparison.
I tired to put the 2.5 inch leveling blocks on my ram this weekend and everytime i let the jack down on my lower a arm my axle wouldn't turn any idea why this is happening
Just looking at that upper ball joint on the control arm when he tightened everything back up made me cringe seeing how steep an angle it at now. I'm changing my mind on doing this. I dnt much care for the factory rake myself, but I'd rather have my truck working properly for longer than risk folding a tire or some shit over 2.5 inches in the front.
I watched 5 separate videos and they were all different. I just did mine last week and there's more steps than I expected, luckily I have the tools. Alignment is a must, this changes your tow settings which will cause your tires to wear quicker. For instance mine are now tow +
If you're sure 2" will do it, they you wouldn't go with 2.5 unless you also wanted to lift up the rear a little to match it. But you should be careful when deciding what size to buy. You should take some measurements and realize that the ground your truck is parked on can affect those measurements. Ideally, a perfectly level surface is what you should park on before you measure height. But most of us aren't fortunate enough to have access to a perfectly level parking space. So you have to make an educated guess at what is going to work best. Take meaurements at all four wheels from the ground to the bottom of the fender well, write em down. Then measure from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender well at all four wheels and write those down. Compare the differences and consider taking the average as the "proper" size spacer to level your truck. That's what I did, and it came out to be 2.5". Mine looks nice and level to me. Sorry, no photos to show. Hope this helps some of you out there.
Simply because there are multiple variables that change your rake. For instance when I put on a 34" tire it actually changed my rake a half inch. This is why you measure before. I actually run the 3" spacer. Looks really good
I installed these on my 2014 Ram and this is absolute garbage. The ride quality is unbearable and actually dangerous. Severe wandering and feels like the front end is going to fall apart going over the smallest bumps. I took them off and went with Bilstein adjustable shocks. The ride quality is now amazing. Save yourself the headache of installing this crap.
@@ismarcukojevic9925 yeah you just need the shocks. they are adjustable so you can set them any where from factory to about 3". Only problem installing was the top shock nuts were rusted and rounded off trying to remove them. My truck is only 4 years old
I am interested in the bilstein 5100 adjustable dad well but wondering if I should get new upper control arms. Did you replace those? Everywhere I read indicates you need to or you will have premature wear/damage. Suggestions on uca?
@@brianhegedus440 I read that you should replace them as well but I have the stock UCA and no problems so far and I have ran over some major potholes. Still going strong after 5 months. Ill probably upgrade in the future but its not something yo have to have right away
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Also any ram that can with 20in rims had 33 inch tires 275/60r20 and 2 inch you can fit 35 in tall tires
I had to use a strut compressor to get it back together.
33's ( 275/60/20 ) came stock on my 2014 Ram 1500 with factory suspension
Been running 275/60/20 aka 33's on stock suspension with NO rubbing or cutting on my 2014 Ram 1500 5.7L v8 Hemi 2wd
I have 33x12.50r22 on my stock suspension and no rubbing
You can clear 35s with a 2.5 leveling
My 2017 ram 1500 4x4 came stock with 265/70/17s
Jonathan Morris that is a 31” tall tire by 10.5” wide
They fail to mention that you should get an alignment after this is done. Other than that, very good video.
Great call! We usually slide that on at the end of our installs, looks like we forgot it this time. Really any time you modify your suspension an alignment is a great idea to be safe. Thanks for watching! -Zach
It’s not really necessary to get an alignment since u didn’t adjust the ball joint nuts
the 2 lift i have with my 1500 i had to install a drop diff kit. the lift made the angles with the axel shaft on to much of angle causing a humming noise . Caused from the exel binding. drop diff kit fixed that .Now the axelis true level .
I did a 2.5 in lift on the front. I fit 34.5in tires in with full clearance.
Any rubbing?
@@danielquiroz8294 none at all
🧐🧐 My 18 Ram Laramie came with 33" from factory. 275/60-20. Not a single issue.
my 13 came with the same tire
I have 33x12.5r24 on my 14 ram n it dont rub
I put even a 34” and no issue. Try the 275/65R20
dont expect to finish this within three hours, its my 3rd day working on it and i just keep finding more shit that needs replaced or stuff that has to be replaced , like a seized bolt in the bushing. I had to go out and get a whole new bolt and bushing because the bolt snapped out
If you have all the tools ready to go and a bit of space, you could do this in an hour, 3 hours if you are new to it. What you are doing is the style of work that my dad does. Replacing a bearing became tearing apart the entire front end and a carb kit for an ATV somehow.
You have to rotate struts obviously. Does the angle change affect anything? I'm working on a Dakota and having trouble getting the struts back in. Bottom doesn't line up.
who needs safety glasses anyway!!
Great video but it is misleading as far as the tires. I run 33’s on my stock suspension and rims and no issues.
Should you buy new control arms as well?
I would
Need frontend alignment also
I have 20x33x12 and no plastic no noises or leveling kit
What about upper balljoints.?
Is this a V6 model??
The factory tires are 33s lol
Right lol
Um i put a 305x70 17 cooper tires before i leveld my truck and had no rubbing whatsover, you definatley can fit a bigger than factory size tire under a ram 1500.
You can fit 34sx12s stock on a 2017 ram 1500 sport
33s are stock on rams with a 275/60/20.
So how long to the ball joints fail without new control arms???
You mentioned blue Loctite in the materials list but didn't show it being used. Where did you use it?
Slapping 2.5 inch leveling kit with 20x12 -51 with 33x12.50x20
My truck have 2.5 coils lift but i think since i didn't upgrade the shocks it look like the coils it been reduced but no sure but look like it have been goin like 1/2 inch down...
Keep in mind you will need new ball joints in 2000 miles , or just get the ready lift . New UCA,s included
I bought a classic ram, 1500, and ordered a 2.5 lift kit, not leveling it.
Very nice! Hope you enjoy the new truck! -Zach
Do they make a new control arm that fits with this? That angle looks way to harsh in the old upper control arm joint, I wouldn't trust it.
But what about the wear and tear they cause with things not being in line as they was?
Take 1 pounds off air in the rear tires and add 1 1/2 in the front and your done.
I guess that's one way to do it! 😂 Thanks for watching! -Zach
Funny he torqued the lower strut bolt but not the upper ball joint nut.
You don't have to do anything to clear 33's on a ram. That is a stock OD with some trims. You only need to lift when going up to 35" OD tires.
What is the best shocks to add after the 3" lift for the same set up to prevent any other components to wear out faster?
Shouldn't that outer tie rod end be replaced. The ball joint move too easily ?
Hey guys.. one question.. do you need a wheel alignment after this install?
Thanks
We always recommend getting an alignment any time you modify your suspension. -Zach
Factory size is 33 on Rams... I'm guessing u meant 35s
Is alignment required after install?
Its always recommended to do an alignment after any lift
Stronger upper control arms are also recommended with spacer lifts due to the ball joints popping out.
Replace the upper control arm.
Thanx for the info.
I want to raise my 2014 Ram 1500 Longhorn (Non-air-ride) 3 inches in the
front and 1 inch in the rear. I am putting an all-weather tire on it,
NOT a Terrian or mud tire. Similar to my Wrangler SRA's. highway tire.
How can I keep my factory ride, I hear from many folks ride is much
worse. Is it the spaces giving the bad ride cause new geometry? or the
Tires they put on? or both.
Any help would be appreciated.
Should you replace control arm when adding a leveling kit?
I had a issue after installing this where my cv shafts kept locking up so I removed it have you ever heard of this issue
Is the 2019 Classic Big Horn the same as the 2018 for this mod? I am not sure if it shares the 2018 or the new 2019 specs.
It shares the 2018 specs
Y’all do realize that this truck comes stock with 33” tires? LoL!!! I guess you guys are used to workin on a ford or Chevy. When you do have to put a 2.5 or even a 3.5 lift to run 33s. Chevy has to run a 4” lift to run 33s.
Not all trim levels come with 33" and it varies a bit by year. Some are 31". I think what they intended was the next size up.
I’ve owned a 2004, 2010, 2012, 2015 all ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 Hemi’s. The tire size is 275/60R20. That is 32.99” tall by 10.83” wide. If you got the off road package you could get the 275/70R17 that converts to 32.2x10.8R17. The actual size of a 33x12.50 on a 15” wheel is 32.5 Tall by 12.5” wide. You can use that for comparison.
I tired to put the 2.5 inch leveling blocks on my ram this weekend and everytime i let the jack down on my lower a arm my axle wouldn't turn any idea why this is happening
let me know if yall need a ram to work on!
What is the tallest lift you can put on an 2011 ram 1500 with factory suspension?
If i do this, should i be worried about the ball joints? I have heard this could cause them to pull out
Just looking at that upper ball joint on the control arm when he tightened everything back up made me cringe seeing how steep an angle it at now. I'm changing my mind on doing this. I dnt much care for the factory rake myself, but I'd rather have my truck working properly for longer than risk folding a tire or some shit over 2.5 inches in the front.
I can’t seem to find a leveling kit my 2018 ram 2WD crewcab! Help pls
Awesome video I have a 2wd 2016 ram 1500...do you have any leveling kit for 2wd or just 4x4...if so can you send me a link
Great vid tho
"if you're looking to put on a set of 33". Stock 20" wheel tires are 33s lol
I call bullshit my 16 ram fit 35s no prob 37s I had to cut flanges but with just 3 inch front 2 inch rear
All your leveling kits are for 4wd. You don't show any for the 2wd?
Why tf would you lift a 2 wd?
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Is this a 4x4 or 4x2, is there a difference when it comes to install it
at 10 sec it states 4WD.
What size are those Falken tires on that ram?
I just bought this last week. Just received it ten minutes ago. Can’t wait to put it on!!
Awesome, Nick! I hope the install goes smoothly and you enjoy the new level! -Zach
Your ucas break yet
@@victorortega2718 ucas?
@@AmericanTrucksRam I put it on and it looks so much better! easy to install took me an hour (I've never put one on before)
Upper control arms
will this fit a 2wd ram 2019 classic? if not can someone point me in the direction of one that will work for the 2wd 2019 classic?
Hi, I have 2013 4x2 Ram 1500.. is that the same process? Also does it have to go to get alignment?
I watched 5 separate videos and they were all different. I just did mine last week and there's more steps than I expected, luckily I have the tools. Alignment is a must, this changes your tow settings which will cause your tires to wear quicker. For instance mine are now tow +
They make 4x2? Must be one of the short cab sport models.
Would it still be level after adding a topper, or would you recommend going with a 2" kit?
I measured mine to figure out which spacer I needed. So I'd recommend putting the topper on, or something that weighs the same then measure
It would be very close, as thats hardly any weight. If you put 150+ lbs in the back it will have a slight backwards rake but not really noticeable.
If 2" spacer levels my Ram perfectly then why buy 2.5"?
If you're sure 2" will do it, they you wouldn't go with 2.5 unless you also wanted to lift up the rear a little to match it. But you should be careful when deciding what size to buy. You should take some measurements and realize that the ground your truck is parked on can affect those measurements. Ideally, a perfectly level surface is what you should park on before you measure height. But most of us aren't fortunate enough to have access to a perfectly level parking space. So you have to make an educated guess at what is going to work best. Take meaurements at all four wheels from the ground to the bottom of the fender well, write em down. Then measure from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender well at all four wheels and write those down. Compare the differences and consider taking the average as the "proper" size spacer to level your truck. That's what I did, and it came out to be 2.5". Mine looks nice and level to me. Sorry, no photos to show. Hope this helps some of you out there.
Simply because there are multiple variables that change your rake. For instance when I put on a 34" tire it actually changed my rake a half inch. This is why you measure before. I actually run the 3" spacer. Looks really good
will this work for 2018 2wd????
Michael Woodruff don’t think so
@10:50 That doesn't look good at all. Definitely going to cause some issues with that misalighnment.
I just installed this kit myself. I took a picture of that connection before I started, and it actually looked just like that, kind of twisted.
How big of a tire can I use with a 2" leveling kit ?
35" OD
44s if you want
A review and install of the Rough Country 3” no cut lift would be great!
wish he could talk little faster!
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I installed these on my 2014 Ram and this is absolute garbage. The ride quality is unbearable and actually dangerous. Severe wandering and feels like the front end is going to fall apart going over the smallest bumps. I took them off and went with Bilstein adjustable shocks. The ride quality is now amazing. Save yourself the headache of installing this crap.
Toweleeeie I bought these but I’m returning them to do the same. Any issues installing them? Also are only the shocks needed?
@@ismarcukojevic9925 yeah you just need the shocks. they are adjustable so you can set them any where from factory to about 3". Only problem installing was the top shock nuts were rusted and rounded off trying to remove them. My truck is only 4 years old
I am interested in the bilstein 5100 adjustable dad well but wondering if I should get new upper control arms. Did you replace those? Everywhere I read indicates you need to or you will have premature wear/damage. Suggestions on uca?
@@brianhegedus440 I read that you should replace them as well but I have the stock UCA and no problems so far and I have ran over some major potholes. Still going strong after 5 months. Ill probably upgrade in the future but its not something yo have to have right away
Weird, I have the exact same ride quality on my Ram. They are temporary until I get my BDS lift with fox shocks.