2012 Lift Kit Help

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MackTruck49

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Hey guys, just hit 1100 miles on the new ram, its a 1500 ext cab 4x4 w/5.7liter and I cant seem to find to many lift kits that are available yet...Id like atleast 6" with 37"s of tire, any help? Whats up with the bilsteins i heear you can get 2" on top of the 6" lift kit if replacing with these?>
 

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they changed something in the front end on 2012 so it will take a little time for lift companies to account for the changes.
 

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BDS is the only one with a kit for the 2012s currently. Give it a month or two and I'm sure you'll see other companies putting some out (RCX, Pro Comp, etc.).
 

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I just said this in another tread but you can get a BDS 6" front 3" rear and your truck will be level. If you get a 6" front 5" rear, you will still have the front end lower than the back. Then put in Bilstein 5100s on the front at 2.1" or 2.8" setting and level it the rest of the way like alot of us did.
 
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Thanks for the help fellas, and BigHorn what kinda deals are we talking? Id like to do the bilstein set up and max out like you guys did...
 

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Superlift was the first out for the 12s Keester :D

Go wit the BDS tho, i know a few companies are still in the works. The only change is new crossmembers. Not sure why that tales so long lol.
 

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I think zone is about to come out with the 2012 lift a buddy of mine was told the first of the year.
 
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I really would like an 8" but i guess i can do the 6"er haha these trucks just dont look high enough with the front facia and such...
 

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I just said this in another tread but you can get a BDS 6" front 3" rear and your truck will be level.
would you trust the entire BDS kit without going with the Bilstein's ??

i heard the shocks that come with these lifts aren't the greatest.....

p.s.
just wanted to say that BigHorn's truck makes my downstairs parts happy....
 

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would you trust the entire BDS kit without going with the Bilstein's ??

i heard the shocks that come with these lifts aren't the greatest.....

p.s.
just wanted to say that BigHorn's truck makes my downstairs parts happy....

To level it? Yes but it depends on what your rake is now. I've seen a truck with a 6" front 3" rear and it was darn near level. I bought the 5" rear knowing that I wanted a little rake but after the install was done, I wasn't happy with how low the front end sat.

I've had no issues at all with the BDS supplied rear shocks that came with my lift.
 

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To level it? Yes but it depends on what your rake is now. I've seen a truck with a 6" front 3" rear and it was darn near level. I bought the 5" rear knowing that I wanted a little rake but after the install was done, I wasn't happy with how low the front end sat.

I've had no issues at all with the BDS supplied rear shocks that came with my lift.
that makes sense.

i guess it depends on how an individual person treats his truck and how often he takes it out for some fun.

i like the idea of being level with the BDS 6" front and 3" rear, but they are pretty expensive right now - and rightfully so.

they are the only company doing kits for the 2012 market, so for now, i'm going to have to wait until the prices drop.
 
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Im in the same boat litos, but so far i got the price down to $1799 for the BDS 6" and i think $299 for the bilstiens im waiting on a reply back and also waiting till some other companies come out with them...tuffcountry is working on one right now also
 

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I have a brandy new 2012 Ram ST Quad cab (120 miles) with extras like 20 in wheels and tires, dual exhaust, sport grill and spoilers set up w/lights, also has the 5.7 Hemi. My question is ... does the Dealer service dept. do leveling kits, and if so, will that keep me from having any warranty issues by having them do the work?
 

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Superlift was the first out for the 12s Keester :D

Go wit the BDS tho, i know a few companies are still in the works. The only change is new crossmembers. Not sure why that tales so long lol.

Why do you say BDS over Superlift? Just curious, as I'm about to order a Superlift kit.
 

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Rough country just posted on their Facebook they are lookin for 2012 rams for free suspension lift. Check it out
 

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^^^ If you are close to TN, and have a 2012 4x4 i would look into that. I was talking to them on Facebook about it, but im in FL and i have a 4x2. Free lift kit AND they are giving you cost on a wheel/tire set.

*** Rough Country
 

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