Lifting/leveling 2012 2wd

SuperBeaner · Jun 25, 2012

So I've been looking for a few weeks for a suspension upgrade for my 2wd 2012 QC. Most sites I've seen only sell levelers for 4wd, but I assume those will work on a 2wd as well.

My real question is this: do i need 2 inches up front or 1.5 if I want my truck to be level? 2.5 seems like its going to lift the nose up past level.

Also, what shocks should I be looking at? I don't do too much off road, barely at all. I do haul a trailer ( I'm a carpenter/remodeler) and I plan on eventually adding a full air suspension similar to the one on the 2013 trucks.

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0212353 · Jun 25, 2012

2wd <> 4wd for the levels. I believe Daystar makes a 2wd level kit. Not sure on those though!

garner · Jun 26, 2012

Measuring from the ram head in the middle of the wheel to the top of the wheel well opening front and rear will give you around the height that you need to be leveled

SuperBeaner · Jun 26, 2012

Sweet. Thanks for the tip!

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Trupiano · Jun 27, 2012

If your going to eventually do the full air system, I'd just save for it now. I wish I had, as that's what I want to do. Would have saved me like $600 bucks.

srqFF · Jun 27, 2012

If you are looking to only level, look at the Fat Bobs Garage spacers. They are 2 inches, and should bring you perfectly level.

Dodge Ram 1500 2" Front Leveling Kit 2WD 2006-2011

As far as shocks, look at Bilstein HD series (BE5-G740-H0) from a 2500. They fit our trucks, but are a couple inches longer.

This is the lift that im personally looking at, and where i got my recommendations from:
http://performancelifts.com/cgi-bin/cart/CSK-D23-8.html

WhiteExpress · Jun 27, 2012

Keep in mind that these poly / not steel spacers will settle a little bit after a few thousand miles. Personally, I want to keep a touch of the factory rake and am looking at the 1.5" spacers. I've heard that once installed, it makes the truck sit within .25" of being level. Assume another .25" of settle you're looking .5" Rake, which is about perfect IMO.

That being said, I believe from reviews I've read, that you need to get longer front shocks to avoid a hard ride (to close to fully extended?) Supposedly the 2500 shocks work for this. (Not Verified, merely rumor)

srqFF · Jun 27, 2012

WhiteExpress said:
Keep in mind that these poly / not steel spacers will settle a little bit after a few thousand miles. Personally, I want to keep a touch of the factory rake and am looking at the 1.5" spacers. I've heard that once installed, it makes the truck sit within .25" of being level. Assume another .25" of settle you're looking .5" Rake, which is about perfect IMO.

That being said, I believe from reviews I've read, that you need to get longer front shocks to avoid a hard ride (to close to fully extended?) Supposedly the 2500 shocks work for this. (Not Verified, merely rumor)

I spoke with one of the guys from Performancelifts.com and thats what he recommended to me. The Bilstein HD series (The model number i listed in my post above you) fit our trucks perfectly and provide a longer travel.

a_guerrajr · Jun 28, 2012

i have the day star 1.5 kit.
truck looks pretty level. a 2" would probably be perfect, however i'm happy.

SuperBeaner · Jun 28, 2012

What about rear shocks?

srqFF · Jun 28, 2012

If you're only leveling, I don't see the point of getting new rear shocks.

But if you want, they make non adjustable bilstein 5100s you could use in the rear.

PS where do you all make your little ram avatars?

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