Age old, yay or nay on setup?

Mudder · Apr 19, 2017

So I'm hopefully (fingers crossed) picking up my new Ram on Saturday. Never too early to plan for the future. Based on what I've read I think I'm good but just would like to hear it from someone else. Plan is...

2.5" leveling kit
18x9 w/0 offset
305/70R18 tires

Does this sound like it'll work ok?

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quietpeen · Apr 20, 2017

If you are getting a 2013 or newer 4x4 change that 2.5 leveling kit to bilsteins set at 2.8

Other than that it looks good

jljbtm · Apr 20, 2017

I'm going to try the Billsteins on a 2011 hope it works.

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quietpeen · Apr 20, 2017

jljbtm said:
I'm going to try the Billsteins on a 2011 hope it works.

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they will definitely work

Mudder · Apr 20, 2017

I have had the Bilsteins before and know they are nice. Considering I fully admit this truck will be a mall queen I don't really see the need for them this go around.

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quietpeen · Apr 20, 2017

Mudder said:
I have had the Bilsteins before and know they are nice. Considering I fully admit this truck will be a mall queen I don't really see the need for them this go around.

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Then you should look into replacing your UCA's also

Mudder · Apr 20, 2017

quietpeen said:
Then you should look into replacing your UCA's also

Coil bucket contact? What's the need to replace the UCAs?

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quietpeen · Apr 20, 2017

on 2013 and up they didn't make the UCA as robust and trucks with level spacers are prone to popping the Ball Joints in the UCA's.

so a fix to that is using spacers but replacing the uca with a better aftermarket one like zone or mevotech

firemedic10584 · Apr 20, 2017

dude definitely do the bils. Even if it's just a mall crawler. You'll retain / even increase your ride quality and be a lot better on your angles for your ball joints.

RubberFrog · Apr 20, 2017

Just get the bilsteins and save yourself the headache.

Mudder · Apr 20, 2017

My last one with bilsteins was a 2011. Good to know. Thanks fellas, back with the Bilsteins I'll go

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jljbtm · Apr 20, 2017

Do you set the Billsteins before install in other words can you change this setting after its installed without taking them back out?

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DRkNESS · Apr 20, 2017

Nope

F.O.F

Drummin4jc · Apr 23, 2017

Mudder said:
My last one with bilsteins was a 2011. Good to know. Thanks fellas, back with the Bilsteins I'll go

Good call. You'll be glad you did!

jljbtm said:
Do you set the Billsteins before install in other words can you change this setting after its installed without taking them back out

You set the height before installing them and can NOT adjust the setting without taking them back out.

Adam

jljbtm · Apr 23, 2017

So the 2.8 setting is what we need to level the Laramie 1500? Will it need aligning after this?

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quietpeen · Apr 23, 2017

Yes you need an alignment after leveling a 1500

jljbtm · Apr 23, 2017

Thanks

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Mudder · Apr 23, 2017

Picked up my new truck yesterday so let the fun begin! I've found some wheels I really like but they are 17x9 with +12 offset. Do you think I can clear those ok without spacers? Would run a 35x12.5 tire.

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Mudder · Apr 25, 2017

Any thoughts on the 17x9 +12 with 35x12.5s? Would really rather tuck the tires that much more than the 18x9 0s, but don't want them to not fit either.

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