Leveling and tire options for 2017 Ram 4x4 with Air Suspension

[AeroMech]

Noob question for the tire gurus, I've poured through several threads and I've struggled to find a solid answer, so here goes?

Is there a lower expense option to level or do a spring spacer lift kit that can be added while not interfering with the air suspension?

If there is a leveling kit for a couple inches am I able to swing 34" wheels on the stock 20" Ram wheels?

Thanks for any advice you might have!

 

[wargz]

The air suspension is not liked in this forum. Tried getting some info myself and only one reply with over 300 views. But anyways, look at the leveling links kit from CFT Performance. It is about a 15 minute install, will lift the front around an 1 1/2 ". Just did this a week ago. The front is now about 5/8" lower then the rear. It looks good, and I'm my opinion the ride is better. Still running stock tires, but should have no problems running 34" tires.

 

[Dice]

I'm in the minority here, but I like the air suspension. I have the CFT links, and the truck sits level. My current KO/2s are around 33.5, and I just ordered 35s. They will definitely fit.

 

[wargz]

I hear yea Dice. How is the ride with the BFG KO/2?

 

[AeroMech]

The air suspension is not liked in this forum. Tried getting some info myself and only one reply with over 300 views. But anyways, look at the leveling links kit from CFT Performance. It is about a 15 minute install, will lift the front around an 1 1/2 ". Just did this a week ago. The front is now about 5/8" lower then the rear. It looks good, and I'm my opinion the ride is better. Still running stock tires, but should have no problems running 34" tires.

Yeah, I realized there was a lack of air suspension love on the forum... I'm loving it and that's what matters. Thanks for the heads up on the CFT links.... That looks like a great product to start with!

 

[AeroMech]

I'm in the minority here, but I like the air suspension. I have the CFT links, and the truck sits level. My current KO/2s are around 33.5, and I just ordered 35s. They will definitely fit.

Any chance you have a pic of your truck? I'd love to see how it's sitting.

 

[Dice]

I actually really like the ride with the KO/2s. They're by far the best all around tire I've ever had, and I've tried a lot. They were absolutely amazing in the snow, do great in the rain, and aren't really loud when it's dry. I drive around 30k a year, and they last a long time.
I'll take some pics and figure out how to post them, then I'll get some more when I put the 35s on in a couple weeks.

 

[corneileous]

I like the air suspension too. There’s been a few people on here that have had problems with it but I wouldn’t go as far to say it’s unliked.

But to the OP, I read another thread on here where a guy put Daystar levelers on and put longer links on to make up the difference. Doesn’t take anymore air this way to accomplish the same thing. People’s opinions vary when it comes to ride quality but I would lean towards using a spacer to get your lift rather than putting more air in your bags. Sure, with the other way the affected ride softness might or might not be minute but in my mind, this would be the only way to keep everything the same; just taller.


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[Dice]

Entry, normal, OR2. Where I park is on an angle , but all 3 settings the front is 1/8" lower than the back. I've probably got about 300 lbs of tools in the bed.

 

[Ramit355]

I was not under the impression the Forum did not like AS systems. really have enjoyed it in a 2014 Model for 5 years no issues and enjoyed on this new 19 as well,but did have an issue with it on the 19. The 5th gen. forum has many lifting the AS with many positive posts for the AS as well.

 

[wargz]

Dice, thank for the pictures, differently looks good.

 

[Dice]

It's getting there. Only a couple more things to do before spring. Then the bike will get most of the attention.
I wish I had cheaper hobbies sometimes.

 

[AeroMech]

Thanks for the shots DICE, those look really nice. I can't wait to see your ride with the 35s.

 

[AeroMech]

Entry, normal, OR2. Where I park is on an angle , but all 3 settings the front is 1/8" lower than the back. I've probably got about 300 lbs of tools in the bed.

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Sooooooo looking forward to seeing those 35 KO2s.