2wd 3" RC kit...opinions?

[rrodgers]

Hi guys,

I have used this site for research for a while but never posted a question. However, if anyone could tell me if the Rough Country 3" kit for 2wd's has any issues, I would appreciate it. Also, I called a local shop about installing it for me, just to save me the time and aggravation of doing it without air tools and was quoted about 450. Sound fair?

I have a 2wd 2002 1500 with a 4.7, 20" wheels...and am wanting to put the lift in so I can accomodate a larger tire, not really planning on trying to make a 4wd out of a 2wd. I hate the raked look of the truck and am hoping that the larger tires will also help me save a bit on gas as I drive about 70 miles a day to work and back.

Thanks for any help, I thought I did some fair research and that is why I bought the kit, but then I found a few threads about problems with shock tower mounts hitting control arms or something...which sounds weird to me. Thanks again for any info.

 

[Bigboytoys]

I have the RC 3" kit for my 04. I absolutely love it....No issues at all with it. Took us about 3 hours to install (only because of smoke and beer breaks.) Only one thing.....I wish it was more than just 3"....But that is why I am getting lift spindles...

 

[rrodgers]

Thanks for the reply!

 

[tman0420]

3" rc

wondering how that 3" rc went for you? i am waiting for one in the mail myself for my 02 1500 2wd.
if you could can you post a pic of how your truck looks now?
also did it just lift the back 1.5" and 3" in the front.
and did it lvl her out?

 

[MegaMouseGW]

I kinda like the raked look my truck has. Maybe a leveling kit would be better for you than a lift kit.

 

[EWC88]

I would love to see pics as I am consider that size lift as well. Bigboytoys if you have a picture as well please post!

 

[LS5DodgeRam]

A friend of mine had a problem where his control arms would hit the shock tower, so he is investing in the 6 inch lift like I did, and his control arms should clear the shock tower no problem

 

[Bigboytoys]

Honestly, I have not had any problems of the control arms hitting the towers....only with the truck completely off the ground (on a lift) do I have the arms hitting..