Zone 6" Questions

Jrock0311 · Aug 14, 2015

Hi everyone! First of all, I have a 2014 1500 4X4 and am looking at putting a Zone 6" lift on it. I would like to run my stock 20" wheels and some 35x12.50. According to Zone, my stock wheels won't work because of the offset. They told me that the wheel needs to have a 0mm offset with a 5" backspace. I'm reading some conflicting information saying that they DO work, or I can just purchase .75 or 1.50 spacers, so clarity on that would be appreciated.

Secondly, thoughts/suggestions on the overall setup would be appreciated! Ram 1500 4X4 Laramie, Zone 6" suspension lift, no UCA, Zone Nitro shocks, 35x12.50x20 tires (undecided on brand or if I want to go 37x12.50/13.50x20), stock 20" rims. Thank in advance!!

Revo · Aug 14, 2015

Jrock0311 said:
Hi everyone! First of all, I have a 2014 1500 4X4 and am looking at putting a Zone 6" lift on it. I would like to run my stock 20" wheels and some 35x12.50. According to Zone, my stock wheels won't work because of the offset. They told me that the wheel needs to have a 0mm offset with a 5" backspace. I'm reading some conflicting information saying that they DO work, or I can just purchase .75 or 1.50 spacers, so clarity on that would be appreciated.

Secondly, thoughts/suggestions on the overall setup would be appreciated! Ram 1500 4X4 Laramie, Zone 6" suspension lift, no UCA, Zone Nitro shocks, 35x12.50x20 tires (undecided on brand or if I want to go 37x12.50/13.50x20), stock 20" rims. Thank in advance!!

You can run those stock wheels with 1.5" spacers, I believe that's the amount that doesn't require cutting of the factory studs, there's a bit of mixed info though; 1.75" would work for sure. Are you planning on going with the 3" or 5" rear coils?

Jrock0311 · Aug 14, 2015

"You can run those stock wheels with 1.5" spacers, I believe that's the amount that doesn't require cutting of the factory studs, there's a bit of mixed info though; 1.75" would work for sure. Are you planning on going with the 3" or 5" rear coils?"

I inquired to Zone about that, and they said that each truck is different off of the lot so I needed to measure to be sure which spring to buy. I hadn't done any modifications so this struck me as odd. What was your experience?

xrsman · Aug 14, 2015

Jrock0311 said:
"You can run those stock wheels with 1.5" spacers, I believe that's the amount that doesn't require cutting of the factory studs, there's a bit of mixed info though; 1.75" would work for sure. Are you planning on going with the 3" or 5" rear coils?"

I inquired to Zone about that, and they said that each truck is different off of the lot so I needed to measure to be sure which spring to buy. I hadn't done any modifications so this struck me as odd. What was your experience?

Each truck sits a little differently. Ex. one person could have 1" of rake where another could have 2".

Basically if you want your truck to sit level get the 3". If you want a bit of rake than get the 5". If you ever tow or use the box you'll probably want the 5" because you have that extra 2" for squat. You can also install bilstein front shocks and increase your truck height to an 8" lift and sit level with the 5" coils.

1.5" spacers will work for you. You don't need to cut the factory studs with 1.5" spacers.

homebrew · Aug 14, 2015

The stock wheels will fit with the lift and 35s, I ran this way while I waited on my spacers. Specs in my sig

gassersarentdead · Aug 14, 2015

Ditch the stock wheels

xrsman · Aug 14, 2015

gassersarentdead said:
Ditch the stock wheels

I disagree, some of the stock wheels look awesome! For trucks like mine IMO the stock wheels look better than the aftermarket options.

I think my stocks are great!

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gassersarentdead · Aug 14, 2015

You're allowed to disagree. Of course you think they look better, cause that's what you have. Imo chrome aftermarket would look way better on your truck. Like the truck though.

Jrock0311 · Aug 15, 2015

I like the stock wheel look a lot, but I may entertain some aftermarket options in the future. For the time being I want to save some coin. Has anyone had any negative results from utilizing 1.5 spacers?

Jrock0311 · Aug 15, 2015

xrsman said:
Each truck sits a little differently. Ex. one person could have 1" of rake where another could have 2".

Basically if you want your truck to sit level get the 3". If you want a bit of rake than get the 5". If you ever tow or use the box you'll probably want the 5" because you have that extra 2" for squat. You can also install bilstein front shocks and increase your truck height to an 8" lift and sit level with the 5" coils.

1.5" spacers will work for you. You don't need to cut the factory studs with 1.5" spacers.

I hadn't thought of the 8" option like you're describing. Thats just the Zone 6", Bilstein front shocks and 5" rear springs?

xrsman · Aug 15, 2015

Jrock0311 said:
I hadn't thought of the 8" option like you're describing. Thats just the Zone 6", Bilstein front shocks and 5" rear springs?

Yes exactly. Bilstein 5100's set at 2.1

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xrsman · Aug 15, 2015

Jrock0311 said:
I like the stock wheel look a lot, but I may entertain some aftermarket options in the future. For the time being I want to save some coin. Has anyone had any negative results from utilizing 1.5 spacers?

None for me and mine have been on almost a year now. I do a good bit of heavy towing too.

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Jrock0311 · Aug 15, 2015

xrsman said:
Yes exactly. Bilstein 5100's set at 2.1

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Just to be clear, what all would I need in the back to even that up to 8" a piece? Also, are there any disadvantages to jacking it up an extra 2" from the 6" kit? Thanks for all of the info.

xrsman · Aug 15, 2015

Jrock0311 said:
Just to be clear, what all would I need in the back to even that up to 8" a piece? Also, are there any disadvantages to jacking it up an extra 2" from the 6" kit? Thanks for all of the info.

All you'd news would be those 5" rear coils and it'll sit level at 8"!

No disadvantage other than it's harder to get into lol

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Jrock0311 · Aug 15, 2015

Ok so I measured my ride height and I am reading 22" in the front, and 24" in the back. If I go with the Zone 6", the Bilstein 5100's @ 2.1 in the front, and 5" rear springs, that would put my ride height at 30" in the front and 29" in the back. In order to eliminate squatting in the event that I tow, will adding 2" spacers to the rear do the trick or am I missing something? Thanks everyone!

gassersarentdead · Aug 15, 2015

Measure from the ground up to the middle of your wheel well. With bilsteins at 2.8 and a 6"zone with 37s I'm at like 47 1/2".

Jrock0311 · Aug 15, 2015

gassersarentdead said:
Measure from the ground up to the middle of your wheel well. With bilsteins at 2.8 and a 6"zone with 37s I'm at like 47 1/2".

Ok, I'm still all stock and I was measuring from the center of the wheel to the edge of the wheel well where the fiberglass begins.

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