Rough country 3" lift ?'s

Maligator · Jul 20, 2017

Has anyone had any experience with this kit?

3in Bolt-On Lift Kit for 12-17 Dodge 4wd 1500 Ram | Rough Country Suspension Systems®

Any advantages with this kit over bilsteins? My original plan was 5100s and a 1 inch rear spacer with mevotech ucas but then this kit caught my eye. Haven't been able to find much info on it. Any info or experiences with this kit is much appreciated.

Ratket · Jul 21, 2017

I would go with your original thought of a aftermarket coil over -
That kit has spacers in it - I'm not a fan of spacers, any time I have personally seen a spacer on a coil over it never looks good " For the parts/ Ball joints/Cv angles and such..I got nothing against Rough country- so just have a personal opinion of spacers are ****-Just my thoughts. This kit comes with a upper control arm and spacers. I think the Rancho Coil over would be a better option than this kit- With the Bilsteens and fox rounding out the higher end equivalent. Some one with a 1/2 ton will chime in-

If it's gonna be a pavement princess and never get worked off road than this kit may serve you well.

rickcstangs · Jul 21, 2017

Saw this same kit and was wondering about it as well. Any input from anyone who has used it?

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Curlyp · Jul 21, 2017

I would recommend the Bilsteins 5100; I have mine set at 2.8". They ride really well and handle much better than factory.

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Maligator · Jul 21, 2017

Any issues with your CV's? Worried about the vibration issues in 4wd?

Curlyp · Jul 21, 2017

Maligator said:
Any issues with your CV's? Worried about the vibration issues in 4wd?

I have had no issues. Many folks on this forum run Bilsteins 5100. When I first bought my truck, this is what was recommended by many members. I couldn't be happier!

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smitty21 · Jul 22, 2017

I have the bolsters at 2.1 up front and .75 spacer in the rear on my 2013. I absolutely love it. No vibrations in 2wd or 4wd.

bjohnston0624 · Jul 24, 2017

Nice

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HTX · Jul 30, 2017

I have searched for this on 3 different forums. I can't find anyone with photos/review. It seems to have good bang for the buck.

rllewis · Jul 26, 2018

Curlyp said:
I would recommend the Bilsteins 5100; I have mine set at 2.8". They ride really well and handle much better than factory.

I like the stance of your truck. I was looking at the Rough Country set up as well but you guys have talked me into the Bilstein's. Did you do anything in the rear or is it stock? Thanks!

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Joes1500 · Jul 26, 2018

HTX said:
I have searched for this on 3 different forums. I can't find anyone with photos/review. It seems to have good bang for the buck.

There is someone here who has this 3 inch rcx kit. Dont remember his name. He has a white truck. I believe he was happy with it and has had no issues.

There was a couple page thread about it.

Ratket · Jul 26, 2018

I have the 3” kit - I have 0 issues with it. The truck is more my wife’s than mine... she did it with out my knowledge I came home and found it in the garage and said ... wait ... what the... I have a post of it.. I’ll find it and post it here

Ratket · Jul 26, 2018

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/rough-country-3”-with-uca”s.118553/

Maligator · Jul 28, 2018

Wow! Throwback thread that I started last year shortly after I got my truck. Learned so much since then.... crazy.

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jagu366 · Mar 4, 2021

Maligator said:
Has anyone had any experience with this kit?

3in Bolt-On Lift Kit for 12-17 Dodge 4wd 1500 Ram | Rough Country Suspension Systems®

Any advantages with this kit over bilsteins? My original plan was 5100s and a 1 inch rear spacer with mevotech ucas but then this kit caught my eye. Haven't been able to find much info on it. Any info or experiences with this kit is much appreciated.

jagu366 · Mar 4, 2021

I just installed this kit this past weekend on a 2012 Ram. Today came home from work and was looking it over, and saw that there is like oil and grease everywhere. It looks as if it took out the boots on the cv joint due to rubbing. Waiting to hear back from them.

jagu366 · Mar 4, 2021

Both sides, driver's and passenger's

Gary2 · Mar 4, 2021

I have had 5100s on many settings on a few Rams. I recommend Eibach or at least Eibach springs on 5100s with rear spacer or Eibach rear spring . Better ride no exaggerated rebound like 5100s w/OE springs.

Maligator · Mar 5, 2021

jagu366 said:
I just installed this kit this past weekend on a 2012 Ram. Today came home from work and was looking it over, and saw that there is like oil and grease everywhere. It looks as if it took out the boots on the cv joint due to rubbing. Waiting to hear back from them.

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damn you certainly brought this thread back from the dead...lol

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