Lifted 2wd 4th Gen Pics- Lets see them

[AustinB]

 

[Raminwil]

Cst 4" spindle and 2" spacer in rear

 

[Raminwil]

Anyone running a 5 in rear... maxtrac 3 in spring and a 2 in spacer?

 

[Pbj-time]

Anyone know what the factory height is up front on a 16 Ram Lonestar crew 1500 Hemi 2WD. Just purchased the truck for my wife. Purchased and installed CST 2-3" spring lift. And I swear it only lifted an 1". But I never measured it before.

She wanted a 4x4 2500 with a mild lift 35s. She complains about the ride in my JKU and will never use 4x4. (She even said I was not aloud to take it to the beach.) So we ended up with the 1500 2wd. So the current plans were 2.5" lift and 33s.

Measures 38" front 39" rear

Maybe it's just the factory Good4ayears.

 

[satxwy]

Anyone know what the factory height is up front on a 16 Ram Lonestar crew 1500 2WD. Just purchased the truck for my wife. Purchased and installed CST 2-3" spring lift. And I swear it only lifted an 1". But I never measured it before.

She wanted a 4x4 2500 with a mild lift 35s. She complains about the ride in my JKU and will never use 4x4. (She even did I was not aloud to take it to the beach.) So we ended up with the 1500 2wd. So the current plans were 2.5" lift and 33s.

Measures 38" front 39" rear

Maybe it's just the factory Good4ayears.

Not a Lone Star, but my Tradesman Crew Cab 2wd measures 36.5" stock in front. That's with the Pentastar, not sure if Hemis have different springs to compensate for the extra weight.

 

[Pbj-time]

Not a Lone Star, but my Tradesman Crew Cab 2wd measures 36.5" stock in front. That's with the Pentastar, not sure if Hemis have different springs to compensate for the extra weight.

Thanks. I really should proof read my post before hitting reply. Yeah it's got a Hemi.

First and last pic is before

 

[Ram Man]

Anyone know what the factory height is up front on a 16 Ram Lonestar crew 1500 Hemi 2WD. Just purchased the truck for my wife. Purchased and installed CST 2-3" spring lift. And I swear it only lifted an 1". But I never measured it before.

She wanted a 4x4 2500 with a mild lift 35s. She complains about the ride in my JKU and will never use 4x4. (She even said I was not aloud to take it to the beach.) So we ended up with the 1500 2wd. So the current plans were 2.5" lift and 33s.

Measures 38" front 39" rear

Maybe it's just the factory Good4ayears.

Ive got the cst springs as well and only got 1.5" of lift out of them.
34s fit no problem.

35s will fit if you replace the springs with a spindle lift.

 

[Pbj-time]

Ive got the cst springs as well and only got 1.5" of lift out of them.
34s fit no problem.

35s will fit if you replace the springs with a spindle lift.

That sucks. Don't get me wrong it looks better than the factory rake. But I would expect a 2-3" kit to at least give you 2". Kind of wish I went with a different lift. Does any one make a 1" spacer?

 

[Ram Man]

That sucks. Don't get me wrong it looks better than the factory rake. But I would expect a 2-3" kit to at least give you 2". Kind of wish I went with a different lift. Does any one make a 1" spacer?

Check out TGC(Top gun customz). They have every size spacer. but I dont think you can/should put spacers on top of the aftermarket coils. I would contact TGC and CST and get their opinion on doing that

 

[Raminwil]

Check out TGC(Top gun customz). They have every size spacer. but I dont think you can/should put spacers on top of the aftermarket coils. I would contact TGC and CST and get their opinion on doing that

Why wouldn't you put a spacer on top of an aftermarket coil? The aftermarket coils are the same if not better than a factory coil.

 

[Ram Man]

Why wouldn't you put a spacer on top of an aftermarket coil? The aftermarket coils are the same if not better than a factory coil.

What is your definition of "better"? If better means linear, more stiff and higher ride height then yes, these are better.

The stock ones are progressive and offer a softer ride for sure. They also look nothing alike. IIRC someone from Maxtrac or CST said they do not advise stacking spacers with their coils

 

[Raminwil]

Yes your better and my better could be 2 different things. But aftermarket is usually as good if not better than stock. If it wasn't there would be no market for it.
If you are stacking spindles Springs and spacer then the companies are afraid of the angles on the components. If it is just springs and spacer no big deal

 

[Cforum1702]

New to the Forum
Had my Ram for 2 yrs and finally got a lift on her.

4" CST w/ 1.5" rear spacer.
Stock wheels/tires
K&N Aircharger
Moes 87mm TB
(Exhaust and headers will be on by next summer!!)

 

[PassivAggressor]

Yes your better and my better could be 2 different things. But aftermarket is usually as good if not better than stock. If it wasn't there would be no market for it.
If you are stacking spindles Springs and spacer then the companies are afraid of the angles on the components. If it is just springs and spacer no big deal

It has nothing to do with aftermarket being better or not. On 2wd trucks you only have so much you can lift before your upper control arm and your coil bucket start developing a super close relationship and start banging on each other with longer shocks. If you don't run longer shocks your ride will be absolutely terrible and bounce everywhere. It doesn't matter if you get a spring or a spacer or both. It will have the same consequences. I would not go over 2" with a spring or spacer. The only true effective no drawbacks way to lift a 2wd ram 1500 is to get spindles.

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[Raminwil]

It has nothing to do with aftermarket being better or not. On 2wd trucks you only have so much you can lift before your upper control arm and your coil bucket start developing a super close relationship and start banging on each other with longer shocks. If you don't run longer shocks your ride will be absolutely terrible and bounce everywhere. It doesn't matter if you get a spring or a spacer or both. It will have the same consequences. I would not go over 2" with a spring or spacer. The only true effective no drawbacks way to lift a 2wd ram 1500 is to get spindles.

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Yes a spindle is the best way to go up 4in if you want 6 then a spring or spacer is needed... i do NOT recommend a spindle, spring and a spacer

 

[2015sxthemieric]

lift 2wd lol? buy 4x4 then lift

 

[11sugar]

2011 Ram Reg Cab

2011 Ram 1500 SLT
Maxtrac 7" lift
RCX 1.25" BL
Rolling on 35s right now/factory 17s

37s coming soon

 

[Sk8ing4Life33]

2011 Ram 1500 SLT
Maxtrac 7" lift
RCX 1.25" BL
Rolling on 35s right now/factory 17s

37s coming soon

Do you have a side pic, I am considering doing this same thing soon.

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[Bmxj01]

Thinking about lifting my 2wd! Why....Because i can

 

[sausec17]

Ahhhh I love nice weather and driving my badass lifted 2wd!

HAHA!!