Another Bils question

[JRam813]

I have looked and found answers on both sides of this discussion. I found that totally aweosme sticky about lifting. My head has been doing loopty loops trying to keep up! So here are a few things I wanted to go over regarding lifting/leveling with Bils.

If I use the 5100's on the front, set at 2.8 then I DO NOT need to do UCA's? When I looked at the cheaper hockey puck style (before I found this awesome forum) I found a lot of data showing it was recommended to do the UCA with the pucks. Since the angle changes with the Bils, doing the UCA is not needed, correct?

Do I need to do rears to keep the look of the truck level (rake)? A close friend that I trust did all four with Bils and did the Tuff Trucks rear springs also. It added capacity to his and a little bit of lift. I couldn't tell a difference by sight when looking at it. But, if I do add the springs, are Bils necessary? Do I need to anything to the rear whats so ever?

I think those are my final questions so I can purchase everything I need.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Beauregard7765]

You don't "need" to do new UCAs but it is smart to go ahead a do it since it is only a few more steps when installing the bils. Saves you pain in the future.
If you set the front at 2.8 the frontend will be slightly taller, but I don't think anyone will notice it unless they sit and stare at it.

 

[madrock]

The 5100 lift using pre-load and don't extend the shocks like a leveling kit does. Stock UCA's are fine but you should always keep an eye out for the ball joints regardless.

Every truck is different. Mine is a midget compared to other 4WD Ram's. Some can go without altering the rear while others get a 3/4" lift. The best route is to install the front, get an alignment and let it run a few days to settle. From there, decide if you want to touch the rear.

 

[Infidel4life11]

My thread http://www.ramforum.com/f40/my_bil_install_new_tires-89287/

All I did was put the bils at 2.8 and I'm running 35x12.50. I'm 1" higher in the rear nothing else was done to the truck.

 

[JRam813]

What is a good place to purchase all these suspension parts from? (site sponsor?)

Do we have a thread with P/N for everything too?

 

[BLS]

What is a good place to purchase all these suspension parts from? (site sponsor?)

Do we have a thread with P/N for everything too?

Looks like we're being "that guy". I'm with you man. But I'm lost. You sound like you've got an idea of what you're doing.

 

[JRam813]

Looks like we're being "that guy". I'm with you man. But I'm lost. You sound like you've got an idea of what you're doing.

I do ( I think).

A close friend did front Bils set at 2.8, rear Tuff Truck ( I think that's the name??) springs and rear Bils as well. It looks very nice and he said it rides great. I think that is the way I am going.

 

[R.L.K.]

I agree with madrock above , do the bills @2.8 in the front , get an alignment and drive it a few days befor taking any measurements . After driving for a few days the front will be settled in and a good time for measurement.
At that point just know over time 6+ months or so the bills up front will drop about a 1/2" so if you choose to add spacers to the rear coils keep the 1/2 drop in mind .

Just so you know , the rear bils are not the 5100s and do not provide lift to the rear , they are great shocks though .

I recommend doing the bils yourself , seems more issues are created when folks have a shop do it .
Either way , if you haven't seen my bils install post I'll post it here .

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=79370&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

Alright guys.. BILSTEINS post your pics!!!

Hope this helps !

 

[JRam813]

I agree with madrock above , do the bills @2.8 in the front , get an alignment and drive it a few days befor taking any measurements . After driving for a few days the front will be settled in and a good time for measurement.
At that point just know over time 6+ months or so the bills up front will drop about a 1/2" so if you choose to add spacers to the rear coils keep the 1/2 drop in mind .

Just so you know , the rear bils are not the 5100s and do not provide lift to the rear , they are great shocks though .

I recommend doing the bils yourself , seems more issues are created when folks have a shop do it .
Either way , if you haven't seen my bils install post I'll post it here .

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=79370&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

Alright guys.. BILSTEINS post your pics!!!

Hope this helps !

It does! Thank you! I'm searching around for where to buy everything currently.

 

[R.L.K.]

It does! Thank you! I'm searching around for where to buy everything currently.

Check out this link below , ( Brandonjanson ) is a fantastic source for Ram lift questions and information Sir .
I'm not familiar with the email address he provides here ,but I've never seen him send anyone in the wrong direction .
This link takes you straight to the post to the email provided by Brandonjanson , for a great guide to Leveling with all the info you need for level kits and tire sizing and more just go to post #1 and start reading .

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=70918&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

Guide to Leveling & Wheel and Tire Sizing for 06+ 4wd Ram 1500's

Hope this helps !

 

[JRam813]

Check out this link below , ( Brandonjanson ) is a fantastic source for Ram lift questions and information Sir .
I'm not familiar with the email address he provides here ,but I've never seen him send anyone in the wrong direction .
This link takes you straight to the post to the email provided by Brandonjanson , for a great guide to Leveling with all the info you need for level kits and tire sizing and more just go to post #1 and start reading .

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=70918&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

Guide to Leveling & Wheel and Tire Sizing for 06+ 4wd Ram 1500's

Hope this helps !

Thank you very much, sir!