5 in. rough country lift question

Thatramdude · Jan 23, 2016

I have a stock 2000 ram 1500 and my local shop can only get a 5 in. Rough country lift. So at this point thats what i plan on getting. Is it worth it? How noticeable of a lift is 5in? I have 285/75r/16s on it which are just about 33s i presume. Will it look alright til I get so new rims and tires?

NightMares · Jan 23, 2016

It should look okay. Why can they only get Rough Country? There's tons of better kits available for not a whole lot more. Check out Quality Offroad Products Factory Direct | Zone Offroad Products awesome kits and a few members here run it. Worst case scenario order the kit yourself and find a shop to install it if you don't feel comfortable.

As for the height, it's a decent sized. 33's will look alright on it.

Here's mine with a 5" BDS long arm kit.

Before when I had the winch bumper

Thatramdude · Jan 23, 2016

Thanks. Im new too all this so ill listen too anyones opinion. Ive been wanting a lift forever now. And on my local shops computer rough country is the only brand that comes up. Ill see if they will put a lift on if i order one myself. I just want something noticeable

Merc225hp · Jan 23, 2016

Nm sells this stuff, I can offer ops but he knows what's out there so.....

So that's mine with a 5" lift and 285/75r16 on it back in the day.

Thatramdude · Jan 23, 2016

Thats a nice truck man im sure its upgraded by now lol but weird question but i cant get a grasp on height too good where im new too it how far does that stand up too your legs when you get in

bassslayer25 · Jan 23, 2016

Thatramdude said:
Thats a nice truck man im sure its upgraded by now lol but weird question but i cant get a grasp on height too good where im new too it how far does that stand up too your legs when you get in

Well that kinda depends on how tall everyone is. I have a 2.5 inch leveling lift with 285's and the bottom of my door is just above my knees.

And im 5'9

Merc225hp · Jan 23, 2016

Lol I don't remember sorry.

Thatramdude · Jan 23, 2016

Thanks. Im 5'9 also. just trying too see what height im gonna be running on my truck

NightMares · Jan 23, 2016

Grab a Jack and tape measure. Measure bottom of truck somewhere, lift 5" and step back

bassslayer25 · Jan 23, 2016

Thatramdude said:
Thanks. Im 5'9 also. just trying too see what height im gonna be running on my truck

Well I'll tell you this.. Its very hard to tell the lift heights by pictures. Do you plan on installing this yourself?

Thatramdude · Jan 23, 2016

No, im gonna get my local shop too put it on.

bassslayer25 · Jan 23, 2016

Ok. Well you can go either route then. I was just gonna say that its gonna be more difficult to install a 5 inch rather than a 2.5 inch.

Also, 5 inch lifts have more things that can go wrong. A lot more components. However if you get a nice quality lift than you will be fine. You can go with rough country but there are a lot better ones out there. Nightmares is running a BDS and its a great lift from what ive heard from him.

Merc225hp · Jan 23, 2016

Op we can help u install it it u feel like doing it yourself, its not that hard and should be able to do it in a day. Yea my kit is a bunch of matched up parts, some i built others i bought. BDS or Fabtech would be my two choices for a good 5" lift.

bassslayer25 · Jan 23, 2016

Installing it yourself will give you a better understanding of how your suspension components work as well. So If something does happen to break in the future you know what to look for and might have an idea of how to fix it.

Rather than taking it to the shop and having them fix it for more $.

fla crkr 1 ton · Jan 24, 2016

I have a Rough Country 2 1/2 lift with 33's at 56 years old i or my wife don't climb mountains easy install and it is a noticeable difference.
Before lift [245/75/16's]
after lift with flairs [245/75/16's]
after 33's

1SilverBullet2 · Jan 24, 2016

I have a zone 5" suspension lift. It's a company owned by BDS but is cheaper than them. I thought it was good quality kit, took me longer to install because I didn't have air so everything came off and went on by wrenching. My truck is in my sig or you can look on my profile for better view.

Thatramdude · Jan 25, 2016

Im still debating on what too get. Just waiting on taxes too get here. What kind of tires are you running lifted01?

bassslayer25 · Jan 25, 2016

Thatramdude said:
Im still debating on what too get. Just waiting on taxes too get here. What kind of tires are you running lifted01?

If you go over 3 inches you start looking at things to extend or drop. (Brake lines, pitman arm etc.)

I like my 2.5 leveling lift. Im running 285's but I pretty sure I could fit 35's. Probably be snug and I would probably have to do some trimming but I think it could be done.

MagSport · Jan 25, 2016

Thatramdude said:
Im still debating on what too get. Just waiting on taxes too get here. What kind of tires are you running lifted01?

Pro comp 35s I believe

BBartow · Jan 25, 2016

Thatramdude said:
Im still debating on what too get. Just waiting on taxes too get here. What kind of tires are you running lifted01?

MagSport said:
Pro comp 35s I believe

He has nitto terra grapplers

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