Calling all 2500 guys!!

SlightlyTweaked · Oct 10, 2014

Ok, Ive searched around alot and never found my exact answer needed. I am gonna lift my truck enough to run 35's with no clearance issues. I checked out the 2.5" RC level kit and could probably run 35's, but would need a 0 or positive offset which I dont really want. I prefer to run -12 offset if possible. My other option is Pure Performance 3" starter system that has soft rate coils (for diesel) that would lift the HEMI I have 3.5" in front. That kit also includes 1" lift coils for rear. This is what Im leaning towards, ASSUMING, My truck would still be 0.5" higher in the rear. What do you guys think??

2.5in Leveling Lift Kit for 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 / 13-14 Ram 3500 | Rough Country Suspension Systems

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Wandell · Oct 10, 2014

You don't need much lift to fit a 35x12.50. Most people use a 9 inch wide wheel with 4.5 or 5 inches of backspacing with just a leveling kit. As for the PP kit, do they recommend using the diesel coils on a Hemi? There is a huge difference in weight between the two engines. Pure Performance makes really nice stuff but it's expensive. I wouldn't spend that much money if they don't recommend it for your truck.

SlightlyTweaked · Oct 10, 2014

I spoke to Jeremy at Pure Performance and he said the diesel soft rate coils they have would lift from about 3.5" and their rear lift coils would give me 1-1.5" lift. That would still give me under no weight load a slight rake. The reason the diesel coils would be good too is bc I plow with a 8' BOSS SuperDuty plow. The diesel coils would probably be better. Their diesel coils are 26% derated, so i am guessing they would be almost comparable to the stock HEMI coils. If I didnt have to plow a 6" lift would be on already running 37's, but thats not the case. $595 for the PP kit isnt too bad IMO. IDK, i just dont wanna have a rubbing issue.

Birddog · Oct 11, 2014

I have always heard 35's fit with just a 2" level and if that rubs it's at max turn. I didn't want to trim so I did the suspension lift but I know that's not an option for you. Can you do a level and a small body lift and plow? That might be an option for ya. Or maybe some adjustable Bilstien.

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1500ram12 · Oct 11, 2014

I am using RCX 2" leveling Springs and TGC 1.5" blocks in the rear with 35's. I don't remember off hand exactly what bs and offset my wheels have but think around 4.5/18mm 9" wide. I have a slight rub when I turn left but a adjustable track bar will fix it.

When you get above 2.5" you'll need a track bar and should add longer control arms.

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82Crew · Oct 12, 2014

I know with a leveling kit and stock wheels everything clears. Once you start sticking the tire outside the truck it will hit turning. I don't know how far you can stick it out. I always ran stock wheels.

SlightlyTweaked · Oct 14, 2014

The front end on the 2500 & 3500's are solid front axle, where as the 1500 are not.

SlightlyTweaked · Oct 14, 2014

Bottom line is $100 - 2.5" front lift, or $575 3.5" front 1.5" rear lift. Not sure an extra inch up front is worth $475

(S.M.R) 101 · Oct 15, 2014

I ran a 2" level on my 2500 with a 20x9 BMF 0 offset wheel and had no rubbing at all. It was close as **** at full lock but I never got any rubbing. but anything less than that 0 offset, you're going to rub.

SlightlyTweaked · Oct 15, 2014

I ordered the Rough Country 2.5" level kit and also mew Bilstein 5100's all the way around. Decided on XD Rockstars 18x9 with 0 offset wrapped in Cooper Discover STT
35's. Should have everything on and done in a few weeks

Wandell · Oct 16, 2014

Sounds sweet! Be sure to post some pics!

82Crew · Oct 16, 2014

The STT's are a good looking tire. I've put them on a few trucks the last couple of weeks and everyone is happy with them.

TWILLIAMS9 · Oct 18, 2014

Can't go wrong with some coopers

SlightlyTweaked · Oct 19, 2014

OK guys, I installed the Rough Country 2.5" level kit today and new Bilstein 5100s. Took me about 3 hours to do everything in my driveway with a floor jack, and 2 jack stands. Def not the easiest way but it's what I had. Everything went pretty smooth, passenger side spring didn't wanna seat right but finally went. Only problem I had was not kit related, but my lack of attention. While rolling on the creeper I reached up to pull myself and snapped the breather fitting off the axle body. I'll be replacing that later. Other that though, everything was fine. I'll post pics of rims and tires in a week or so, once they arrive and I get TPMS swapped over.

SlightlyTweaked · Oct 24, 2014

Tires and wheels showed up today, but unfortunately I have to wait until Tues to get them mounted, balanced with the tpms sensors swapped over. I hate waiting!!

SlightlyTweaked · Oct 29, 2014

Well finally got my new 35" Cooper STTs mounted, but decided to not run my new Rockstars in the winter right off the get go. So in the Spring I'll put them on the truck and not have to worry about damaging them from road salt. So here's my truck with 35s on factory rims, 2.5" level no rubbing what so ever, not even close. Looks so much better with some mud tires and not the crappy Transforce, but I wish i could run 37's (can't with the plow)

Donelam304 · Jan 17, 2015

Sweet looking ride.

Wandell · Jan 17, 2015

Looks good!

Birddog · Jan 17, 2015

It was worth the wait. Looks really nice!

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prox120 · Jan 20, 2015

Truck looks great! are the tires 35X12.5X18?

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