Lifted and fender flares?

RamNoob · Nov 13, 2016

Ok question,

I would like everyones input on a a small lift and fender flares. I am thinking maybe a 2 to 4in lift and painted flares,l. If yall could.post up some pictures of your trucks with what lift and flares you are using would be great.

I have a 2016 ram 1500 crew cab 4x4 if that helps at all.

Thank you all.

MADDOG · Nov 13, 2016

2500, 2" level, color matched flares:

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RamNoob · Nov 13, 2016

Nice looking rig, if you dont mind my asking what did it cost all together for the level and painted flares, ive seen anywhere from 800 to 1500

MADDOG · Nov 13, 2016

Level kit, installed, $350

Bushwacker paint matched flares, $835. Installation would be extra. I did my own.

Total expense out of my wallet = $1185

RamNoob · Nov 13, 2016

Sounds reasonable on price. Did you put on new wheels and tires aswell? Any offset? Tire size?

07MegaCabRam · Nov 13, 2016

Another 2500 leveled with flares. I didn't like them, so off they came moments after I installed them. LOL..

I painted them myself to match - I got them from Ebay for $220. They are a BW knock off.

I did my own level Kit $150 and the flares were $220, paint/supplies where $85.00
$455 my total cost.

Then again, it's 1000% easier to level a 2500 than a 1500.

RamNoob · Nov 13, 2016

Whats the difference between the two, my guess is because of the coil spring set up on all four corners of the truck? I am not sure how the leveling kit would work, id like somthing quality without sacrificing ride quality. Any suggestions?

RamWrayzor · Nov 14, 2016

6" Zone lift with 5 rear coils and pocket style True Edge fender flares.

Pmexpert · Nov 14, 2016

6" lift, Bushwacker pocket style fender flares

VanCityRob · Nov 14, 2016

Zone 6" lift with Bushwacker pocket style fenders ...

MADDOG · Nov 15, 2016

RamNoob said:
Sounds reasonable on price. Did you put on new wheels and tires aswell? Any offset? Tire size?

Yes, 18x9 wheels with a +12 offset and 35x12.50x18 tires.

MADDOG · Nov 15, 2016

RamNoob said:
Whats the difference between the two, my guess is because of the coil spring set up on all four corners of the truck? I am not sure how the leveling kit would work, id like somthing quality without sacrificing ride quality. Any suggestions?

For a 1/2T going with Bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks seems to be the preferred method.

For my 2500 I went with a 2" spacer kit from Tuff Country.

quietpeen · Nov 15, 2016

yes for his truck he will want the 5100 adjustables to level his truck.

danh63 · Nov 15, 2016

MADDOG said:
2500, 2" level, color matched flares:

That's a great looking truck!! I am looking for some wheels that will tolerate the Ohio winters and a true 35" tire. How are your wheels holding up?

MADDOG · Nov 15, 2016

Those are KMC XD Addicts (#795 I believe) that I put almost 140K miles on between use on a 2007 MegaCab and this 2014 CC.

They held up really well except for the simulated bead lock plastic nuts, which I removed, and they now reside on all 4 corners of a 2015 Ram Tradesman 2500 Cummins diesel owned by my fiscally challenged, Afghan war veteran neighbor.

Then:

I've since swapped them out for a set of Walker Evans Racing Legacy 504's. Here's a pic of a dirty truck with clean wheels

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Rzrman328 · Nov 15, 2016

Everyday I go back and forth on if I love or despise flares.

Guess it depends on the application lol

quietpeen · Nov 15, 2016

its harder to Like/love on a sport or express since there is no stopping point/transition at the bumper

sausec17 · Nov 15, 2016

IMO, the OEM 2500 flares for Sport or Express trucks look the cleanest (or OEM 1500 flares for other models)

Not a fan of Bushwakers or any of those pocket "bolted look" flares. That style went away years ago.

The best style now is nice and clean and simple.

Rzrman328 · Nov 15, 2016

You have a close up of the front flare? The end?

sausec17 said:
IMO, the OEM 2500 flares for Sport or Express trucks look the cleanest (or OEM 1500 flares for other models)

Not a fan of Bushwakers or any of those pocket "bolted look" flares. That style went away years ago.

The best style now is nice and clean and simple.

sausec17 · Nov 15, 2016

here's some random pics

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