2wd 3" lift

jasonc1120 · Feb 13, 2016

OK so I recently added 2" leveling spacers, wasn't enough, so I ordered a rough country 3" lift. Just curious if anyone has installed one, and if so if anyone has any pictures? I am too to be leaving the leveling kit installed also. I will post before and after pics.

Lil_Ram · Feb 16, 2016

I have the 3 in lift coils on mine but I have a CST spindle to but it cause a nasty positive camber so you may get some cupping with it. Little rough but probably a lot better than your spacers.

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Tenacious RM · Mar 10, 2016

I'd double check to make sure the RC lift is compatible with your truck. Not sure what year you have, but RC won't work on 2006+ 2wd Rams.

OlBluRam · Mar 22, 2016

Will the RC lift not work or do you just have to flip the brake lines?

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OlBluRam · Mar 22, 2016

I had the leveling kit installed already. I bought the 3" lift spindles from Airbagit.com, they recommended the adjustable UCAs but I decided against it. I'm glad I did, it aligned out fine. In the rear I used the 2nd gen 2" lowering shackles which lift our trucks. If you do this your factory tail pipe will only clear by 1/2" to 1"

Here is mine on new 285/70r17s

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Rampitt · Mar 26, 2016

OlBluRam said:
I had the leveling kit installed already. I bought the 3" lift spindles from Airbagit.com, they recommended the adjustable UCAs but I decided against it. I'm glad I did, it aligned out fine. In the rear I used the 2nd gen 2" lowering shackles which lift our trucks. If you do this your factory tail pipe will only clear by 1/2" to 1"

Here is mine on new 285/70r17s

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This isn't with the 3 inch lift though right?

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OlBluRam · Mar 27, 2016

Yes, 3" spindles, I left the leveling kit in as well. 2" spindles in the rear.

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OlBluRam · Mar 27, 2016

2wd 3" lift

I will try get a pic on level concrete tomorrow to do it justice. It DEFINITELY stands proud compared to where it was

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justin13703 · Mar 27, 2016

OlBluRam said:
2" spindles in the rear.

This has me confused lol

OlBluRam · Mar 27, 2016

2wd 3" lift

I meant Shackles in the rear. I was multitasking and failed

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Rampitt · Mar 28, 2016

OlBluRam said:
Yes, 3" spindles, I left the leveling kit in as well. 2" spindles in the rear.

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Cool I appreciate it . I'm gonna get the rough country 3 inch suspension lift and just trying to see what it will look like. I'm trying to compare the gaps to my truck but there's something wrong with my eyes lol I don't see that big of a difference. All I got is a level right now

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OlBluRam · Mar 28, 2016

You're welcome. Honestly, I installed the level 5 years ago. It was noticeable then but I think the springs have compressed since then. There is dramatic difference with the appearance and picking yourself up to get in with 3" spindles. Those pics at my house haven't done it justice

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OlBluRam · Mar 28, 2016

Rampitt said:
Cool I appreciate it . I'm gonna get the rough country 3 inch suspension lift and just trying to see what it will look like. I'm trying to compare the gaps to my truck but there's something wrong with my eyes lol I don't see that big of a difference. All I got is a level right now

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Are you planning on shackles or blocks in the rear? Shackles will present a clearance issue with the factory tail pipe exit location on the passenger side. It will work but to install you have to flex the exhaust down. Once the weight of the truck is put back in the springs they will clear, by an inch or so.

OlBluRam · Mar 28, 2016

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Rampitt · Mar 28, 2016

This is the kit 3in Suspension Lift Kit for 02-05 Dodge 2wd 1500 Ram [366.20] | Rough Country Suspension Systems®

Rampitt · Mar 29, 2016

well tomorrow is the day to install the 3 inch lift. will post pics when it's done.

Lil_Ram · Mar 29, 2016

Just my .02 cents leave the blocks out I have the coils from that kit and a 4in spindle and block and it sits with no take at all. I don't think it needs the blocks to sit level if that's your goal here.

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Rampitt · Mar 30, 2016

Lil_Ram said:
Just my .02 cents leave the blocks out I have the coils from that kit and a 4in spindle and block and it sits with no take at all. I don't think it needs the blocks to sit level if that's your goal here.

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I am just looking to get it higher so whatever i can put to make it taller the better lol. just right now i cant afford the 6 inch lift. balling on a budget over here lol. maybe a few months down the line or a year I can put a PA body lift on it. they are going to install the kit with the block on the back and keep my 2 inch level in the front. so I am going to need that block in the back so the front doesn't look so high compared to the back.

what are the spindles for? do i need them? the rough country kit doesn't come with it and they didn't tell me anything about it when i got the kit from the place i am getting it installed. why does yours look a little higher than olbluram if its the same kit?

Lil_Ram · Mar 30, 2016

I have lift spindles 4in it's how you get the higher lifts on the 2wd the 6in RC kit has em but i think it's only 3in lift ones someone can correct me if I'm wrong

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Rampitt · Mar 30, 2016

Lil_Ram said:
I have lift spindles 4in it's how you get the higher lifts on the 2wd the 6in RC kit has em but i think it's only 3in lift ones someone can correct me if I'm wrong

in the future can I install 4 inch spindles in conjunction with my RC 3 inch lift? also what would I need to lift the back? just trying to see if its easier to PA 3'' body lift it or do it with the spindles later on.

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