Hi All!
I drive a 2018 RAM 1500 4WD 5.7 Hemi Night-Edition Sport (Granite Crystal) (Sport hood), 3.21 axel-ratio with 20X8 stock black wheels and some bald 275/60R20 stock tires. I'm 5 years into my ownership and figure that if I'm going to mod/outfit my truck, now is the time to do it. I'm looking for as aggressive of a daily driver as I can go without sacrificing too much from the stock feel. Here is what I'm thinking for a build...
A few background notes:
- I don't drive often or far, mainly highways and the odd backroad, primarily a family hauler for 10-30 minute drives. 62000km in 5 years. My 5-year warranty expires tomorrow.
- I LOVE how the stock truck drives. Super smooth, responsive.
- I live in snowy Canada, and have to deal with snow ~4 months of the year. Snow-performance/safety is a priority.
- I like the default V8 Hemi sound. Would love to amplify it a little, add some throat/bass, without changing the note, adding rasp, waking up my neighbors)
- I'm not a big fan of my stock rake/stance. Would like to make my truck sit a little prouder/level, higher, and look aggressive, without sacrificing the fruits of a daily driver (quieter, smoother ride, better fuel mileage (not as important) ). I don't off-road or tow (at the moment).
- Looking for about 1" of poke from the body.
Mods:
- Lift: 2" Mopar Bilstein Front Suspension Lift.
- Tires: 285/65/R20 BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 (3 Peak Snow Rated version) (Also considering Falken Wildpeaks, Nitto EXO Grapplers )
- Wheels: 20x9 Offset: 0 (I haven't chosen exact model yet) ( my dealer recommended against a 20x10, citing that I'll need a 12.5" tire )
- Exhaust: Borla 2009-2022 Ram 1500 Cat-Back Exhaust System, TOURING sound level.
- Intake: Mopar Cold Air Intake (recommendations?)
- (Maybe) Body-color fender flares
Thoughts on how this build would look/ride, based on my criteria above?
Questions I have:
- My understanding is that this lift kit doesn't add/change the suspension in the rear. If I paid more for Bilsteins in the back, would it make my ride better? Would going to a 2.5" or 3" lift with updated suspension for all 4 wheels be recommended for smooth ride/optimal stance?
- I am targeting 285/65/R20 on 20x9 to gain the ~1" in height, and add some width, over stock, but to still keep it on the more conservative side for width/weight, and to avoid spreading out my pounds per inch too much and losing performance on ice/snow. I haven't seen too many setups with this tire - thoughts on how it will look?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice - much appreciated.
Yak
I drive a 2018 RAM 1500 4WD 5.7 Hemi Night-Edition Sport (Granite Crystal) (Sport hood), 3.21 axel-ratio with 20X8 stock black wheels and some bald 275/60R20 stock tires. I'm 5 years into my ownership and figure that if I'm going to mod/outfit my truck, now is the time to do it. I'm looking for as aggressive of a daily driver as I can go without sacrificing too much from the stock feel. Here is what I'm thinking for a build...
A few background notes:
- I don't drive often or far, mainly highways and the odd backroad, primarily a family hauler for 10-30 minute drives. 62000km in 5 years. My 5-year warranty expires tomorrow.
- I LOVE how the stock truck drives. Super smooth, responsive.
- I live in snowy Canada, and have to deal with snow ~4 months of the year. Snow-performance/safety is a priority.
- I like the default V8 Hemi sound. Would love to amplify it a little, add some throat/bass, without changing the note, adding rasp, waking up my neighbors)
- I'm not a big fan of my stock rake/stance. Would like to make my truck sit a little prouder/level, higher, and look aggressive, without sacrificing the fruits of a daily driver (quieter, smoother ride, better fuel mileage (not as important) ). I don't off-road or tow (at the moment).
- Looking for about 1" of poke from the body.
Mods:
- Lift: 2" Mopar Bilstein Front Suspension Lift.
- Tires: 285/65/R20 BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 (3 Peak Snow Rated version) (Also considering Falken Wildpeaks, Nitto EXO Grapplers )
- Wheels: 20x9 Offset: 0 (I haven't chosen exact model yet) ( my dealer recommended against a 20x10, citing that I'll need a 12.5" tire )
- Exhaust: Borla 2009-2022 Ram 1500 Cat-Back Exhaust System, TOURING sound level.
- Intake: Mopar Cold Air Intake (recommendations?)
- (Maybe) Body-color fender flares
Thoughts on how this build would look/ride, based on my criteria above?
Questions I have:
- My understanding is that this lift kit doesn't add/change the suspension in the rear. If I paid more for Bilsteins in the back, would it make my ride better? Would going to a 2.5" or 3" lift with updated suspension for all 4 wheels be recommended for smooth ride/optimal stance?
- I am targeting 285/65/R20 on 20x9 to gain the ~1" in height, and add some width, over stock, but to still keep it on the more conservative side for width/weight, and to avoid spreading out my pounds per inch too much and losing performance on ice/snow. I haven't seen too many setups with this tire - thoughts on how it will look?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice - much appreciated.
Yak