'17 REBEL w/ air - Daystar Leveling + Links = UCA hit?

[Intense-Dakota]

I am thinking of adding the Daystar leveling kit (KC09113BK) to my 2017 Rebel with air. I am going to make custom links to match. I have read a few places where the 5th gens were having issues with the UCA hitting the air struts in Off Road height. Is this an issue on the 4th gens also? I do off road quite a bit, and also I don't take big whoops, I do max out flex occasionally. I am not necessarily looking for extra height, but I REALLY want to get rid of the massive rake and when the 33's are done, I am switching to 35's.


BTW - I am currently NOT looking to replace my air bags as I just had 3/4 of the system replaced under warranty and I still have almost 60K miles more bumper-to-bumper warranty on the truck.

 

[Intense-Dakota]

wow, nobody has any info on this? I am also contemplating getting new upper control arms while I have everything torn apart anyway. Is there a suggestion for UCA's that will work with the air ride (i.e. no binding) AND with a 2-2.5 inch level to allow for proper ball join geometry?

 

[Chima]

My experience with the Rubber Daystars, the spring actually punched through the spacer.

About a year's worth of use, the spacer looked deformed. and out of shape.

If i were to do spacers again i'd likely do a metal one. I went with a lift though.

 

[Intense-Dakota]

The Daystar leveling kit mentionedimentioned not rubber, but I appreciate the feedback.

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

I don’t have the spacers but I have the leveling links and it sits damn near perfectly level and everything functions properly. Def plenty of room for bigger tires than the factory 33’s.

 

[Intense-Dakota]

I don’t have the spacers but I have the leveling links

At off road height, do you still have clearance at full extension between the upper control arm and the air strut?

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

At off road height, do you still have clearance at full extension between the upper control arm and the air strut?

Never really got out and looked but I’ve never heard or felt it hit lol I’ll look into it in the daylight

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

Remembered to check today, there’s still plenty of room at full extension.

 

[Intense-Dakota]

Remembered to check today, there’s still plenty of room at full extension.

Thanks for checking, much appreciated.

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

Thanks for checking, much appreciated.

You bet!

 

[JVM2020]

@blackbeautyhemi, What brand link do you have on your truck. I just picked up a 2020 Ram with the air suspension and looking to get the front leveled?