On the fence : BDS 6" & tire size

[Dean J Gardner]

Sorry about the duplicate pictures.

 

[DILLIGAF]

35's look way to small on a 6" lift

 

[Monster_Ram1500]

Current setup is bils @ 2.5 and SD Springs TTC-1223V's / 17x8.5 Method NV's / 305/70 Open Country AT 2's.

I have landed on BDS and as explained to me, it would be wise to go with the 6" vs 4" because it comes with a more "complete set" and you can adjust it down to 4" if you choose. If money was no object, I'd be doing the Dirt King long travel kits... maybe one day haha.

What I am going for is a well rounded build without over complication. I would like to fill the wheel well with as much tire as possible without rubbing and possibly minor trimming. 37's vs. 35's possibly?

Anyone done a similar build to this? If so, any recommendations or suggestions?

Thanks!

check out my truck https://www.ramforum.com/threads/bds-6-suspension-lift.127067/ . I did the 6in bds lift kit with coil over shocks and i have it on 37x 12.50r20. I had to do some minor trimming to the front fender wells because i had rubbing. I also have after market rims. Feel free to ask me anything.

 

[Elijah]

I've got a 2017 with 3.21.
I cannot see going to 37s.
Truck rides great, can break em loose with the hemi but highway driving 55-63 constant shifting for 8th gear. If I had 3.92 if considered it.
Last year wife and I drove 2000 miles from MD to Tennessee and back averaged 20mpg.
Here's a link to before and after pics.https://www.ramforum.com/threads/lifted-4th-gen-pics-show-em-off.50892/page-224#post-2014267

 

[Paulo M Oliveira]

Zero rubbing in the front other than what you see in the pic. My wheel specs are 17x9 -12 offset.
Tires and UCA's or anything else in the steering have more than enough clearance
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I have an aftermarket prerunner style bumper so that helps a lot. I doubt you'll be abe to run 37's with a small lift without that extra space from the bumper.

My front lift is between 2.5-2.75", rear is 1.5"
This is my front lift at about 2.75" with King coilovers
2020-01-04_03-39-10 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

And this is with Rancho QL struts and 1/2" top spacers.(I won't run a taller than 1/2 spacer myself) for 2.5" front lift. i used it for about 2 weeks or so while my King shocks were getting rebuilt and revalved last month. same cosmetic rub spots you see in the pics.
2020-02-29_07-14-03 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

For the back i'm running 1" bumpstops from Metalcloack, you can see them here, fit like a damn glove
2020-03-15_06-17-09 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

I can tuck them in full in the back and nothing rubs, i can turn full lock either way while offraoding, the only thing rubbing is what you see in the pic, and is not even at full lock


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Super important with a small lift is the fact that i'm running higher than stock caster which will push your wheels forward and away from the back of the wells where everybody rubs with smaller 35's. Factory caster is about low 3*, 3.2-3.3*. You have to increase caster specially after lift, these 37x12.5x17 KO2's won't touch with this caster values for example. without that you'll have to do some metal cutting on the pinch wells. Not a big a deal though if it was needed.

2019-04-13_01-21-06 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

For the back you'll have to remove the rear fender liners.

That's about for running 37's with a small lift, should be easier with a taller lift like 4" or 6" or higher.

Nice looking truck. What kind of Rock sliders are you using? Do they attach to the frame or to the body panels?

 

[ram1500rsm]

Nice looking truck. What kind of Rock sliders are you using? Do they attach to the frame or to the body panels?

They're custom made by one of our forum members, revitupmoto33. I bought them used from him since he was making another set with a different design for his truck.
They attach to the frame so i had to drill the holes.

 

[istauffer476]

Zero rubbing in the front other than what you see in the pic. My wheel specs are 17x9 -12 offset.
Tires and UCA's or anything else in the steering have more than enough clearance
View attachment 440431Untitled by RAM RSM, on Flickr

View attachment 440432Untitled by RAM RSM, on Flickr


I have an aftermarket prerunner style bumper so that helps a lot. I doubt you'll be abe to run 37's with a small lift without that extra space from the bumper.

My front lift is between 2.5-2.75", rear is 1.5"
This is my front lift at about 2.75" with King coilovers
View attachment 4404332020-01-04_03-39-10 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

And this is with Rancho QL struts and 1/2" top spacers.(I won't run a taller than 1/2 spacer myself) for 2.5" front lift. i used it for about 2 weeks or so while my King shocks were getting rebuilt and revalved last month. same cosmetic rub spots you see in the pics.
View attachment 4404342020-02-29_07-14-03 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

For the back i'm running 1" bumpstops from Metalcloack, you can see them here, fit like a damn glove
View attachment 4404352020-03-15_06-17-09 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

I can tuck them in full in the back and nothing rubs, i can turn full lock either way while offraoding, the only thing rubbing is what you see in the pic, and is not even at full lock


View attachment 440436Untitled by RAM RSM, on Flickr

View attachment 440437Untitled by RAM RSM, on Flickr

View attachment 440438Untitled by RAM RSM, on Flickr

View attachment 440439Untitled by RAM RSM, on Flickr

Super important with a small lift is the fact that i'm running higher than stock caster which will push your wheels forward and away from the back of the wells where everybody rubs with smaller 35's. Factory caster is about low 3*, 3.2-3.3*. You have to increase caster specially after lift, these 37x12.5x17 KO2's won't touch with this caster values for example. without that you'll have to do some metal cutting on the pinch wells. Not a big a deal though if it was needed.

View attachment 4404402019-04-13_01-21-06 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

For the back you'll have to remove the rear fender liners.

That's about for running 37's with a small lift, should be easier with a taller lift like 4" or 6" or higher.

Sorry for opening up an old thread but this is awesome Info.

Currently have a 2.5" level + 3" PA body lift on my 2012 ram 1500. Have 33×11.5s on 17x9 -12 offset and am about to pull the trigger on a set of 37x12.5r17 Cooper STT Pros.

Although I still have my stock bumper. Might have to do some trimming. But now I feel pretty confident they will fit nice with out to much trimming.

Thanks,

 

[atreides]

Sorry for opening up an old thread but this is awesome Info.

Currently have a 2.5" level + 3" PA body lift on my 2012 ram 1500. Have 33×11.5s on 17x9 -12 offset and am about to pull the trigger on a set of 37x12.5r17 Cooper STT Pros.

Although I still have my stock bumper. Might have to do some trimming. But now I feel pretty confident they will fit nice with out to much trimming.

Thanks,

You will definitely have to do some trimming. I have a 3" PA body lift plus 3" suspension lift with 37x12.5R20 tires at a -30mm offset. I had to trim plastic off the fender liners and hammer the pinch welds flat.

 

[istauffer476]

You will definitely have to do some trimming. I have a 3" PA body lift plus 3" suspension lift with 37x12.5R20 tires at a -30mm offset. I had to trim plastic off the fender liners and hammer the pinch

You will definitely have to do some trimming. I have a 3" PA body lift plus 3" suspension lift with 37x12.5R20 tires at a -30mm offset. I had to trim plastic off the fender liners and hammer the pinch welds flat.

Thanks for the Info. Was looking at the fender liners and pinch weld earlier today and figured I'd have to do some trimming around there.

Do you still have your stock bumper? If so any issues?