2.5 leveling kit

[bkeps10]

Hello, This is my first post on here and I could use some help. I am looking to put a 2.5 inch rough country leveling kit on my 2013 1500. I want to get 35x12.50 tires with an 18x9 rim with a -12 offset and was curious if that would fit or would I have to drop to a 33 inch wheel?

 

[AustinB]

Do some reading first.

http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=79838

 

[ctemp1]

I've heard it should fit As long as you don't run toyo or nitto as they are usually 13.50 wide with side tread

 

[brandonjansen]

Yes that setup will fit no problem with whatever tire you end up going with.

However as AustinB posted up, Bilstein 5100's are a much better option than a spacer type leveling kit.

 

[dhows31]

I did have a level I believe it was only 2in but I needed a .25in spacer to clear the UCA


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[Ryan1126]

people are assuming you have a 4WD... if its 4wd do adjustable 5100's and if its a 2wd do the maxtrac 2.5" level kit with the bilstein 5100 non adjustables and either way yes you can fit that tire. i have a 2wd with a 2.5" maxtrac kit with non adjustable 5100's on 35x12.50 BFG AT's on 17" pacer 164's with a -12 offset.

 

[brandonjansen]

people are assuming you have a 4WD... if its 4wd do adjustable 5100's and if its a 2wd do the maxtrac 2.5" level kit with the bilstein 5100 non adjustables and either way yes you can fit that tire. i have a 2wd with a 2.5" maxtrac kit with non adjustable 5100's on 35x12.50 BFG AT's on 17" pacer 164's with a -12 offset.

We're assuming that based off the information he's posted. Rough Country only makes leveling kits for 4wd trucks. So since the OP posted that he was looking at that it's a pretty safe assumption to say he does have a 4wd truck

But good information for anyone that does come along with a 2wd with the same question.

 

[Ryan1126]

We're assuming that based off the information he's posted. Rough Country only makes leveling kits for 4wd trucks. So since the OP posted that he was looking at that it's a pretty safe assumption to say he does have a 4wd truck

But good information for anyone that does come along with a 2wd with the same question.

aw **** me, sorry lol.

 

[bigben5054]

A little advice - spend a little extra and get the bilsteins. I was also looking to level my 2014 RAM 4X4 and ordered the rough country 2.5 lift. what I did not realize is that this kit requires you to disassemble the strut. That in turn requires a spring compressor and getting that top nut off is a complete pain in the a$$. Not to mention that when you actually think about it, this design is terrible because it is going to put 2.5 inches of preload on your front coils. There are also plenty of comments about these kits causing the upper ball joints to pop out. So I sent mine back and ordered the 2" kit from Hell Bent Steel. This kit is designed to install on top of the strut, so no disassembly required. While that kit was being shipped, I did some further reading and finally decided on the bilstein approach. So if you cant be swayed to go with Bilsteins, at least consider the Hell Bent Steel kit.

 

[mpittman]

A little advice - spend a little extra and get the bilsteins. I was also looking to level my 2014 RAM 4X4 and ordered the rough country 2.5 lift. what I did not realize is that this kit requires you to disassemble the strut. That in turn requires a spring compressor and getting that top nut off is a complete pain in the a$$. Not to mention that when you actually think about it, this design is terrible because it is going to put 2.5 inches of preload on your front coils. There are also plenty of comments about these kits causing the upper ball joints to pop out. So I sent mine back and ordered the 2" kit from Hell Bent Steel. This kit is designed to install on top of the strut, so no disassembly required. While that kit was being shipped, I did some further reading and finally decided on the bilstein approach. So if you cant be swayed to go with Bilsteins, at least consider the Hell Bent Steel kit.

Bilsteins also require disassembly of the front strut with spring compressors and all that fun stuff. Still worth it though.

 

[Mbrigh3]

Man I would love to do this! i just dont want to void my lifetime warranty.

 

[bigben5054]

Bilsteins also require disassembly of the front strut with spring compressors and all that fun stuff. Still worth it though.

True, but you don't have to worry about messing up the OEM strut. Which means you can pound it with an impact (which Rough Country says not to do) or even grab the strut shaft with vice grips to keep it from spinning.