2.5 lifted front diff & cv issue

[scsb06]

Looks like this is the kit you got?

2.5 Inch Lift Kit | Dodge 1500 4WD (2006-2008)

2.5 Inch Lift Kit | Dodge 1500 4WD (2006-2008)

www.roughcountry.com

What upper control arms are those?

Yeah, the full front and rear kit. The upper control arms are duralast from autozone. #'s CA10369 & CA10370

 

[wvfarrier]

Yeah, the full front and rear kit. The upper control arms are duralast from autozone. #'s CA10369 & CA10370

Are they for a lifted truck or for stock ride?

 

[olyelr]

Are they for a lifted truck or for stock ride?

They are oem replacement, so i would say no.

 

[olyelr]

Also, having this thread moved to the correct model year sub forum might help you get better feedback

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Hello,

I recently bought a rough country 2.5" lift and had someone install it along with new upper control arms and new cv axles from autozone. After everything was installed on the drive home the truck shook really bad at about 20 mph and would stop if I let off the gas. When I got it home I looked everything over and found that my front diff split in two.. the person that installed it said there is a lot of tension on the cv axles from the lift so I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue or if maybe something was done incorrectly that or maybe I missed getting something? Right now I'm waiting to get the front diff replaced and I'm worried that it might happen again

I dont see fluid splatter indicating that it split while driving. Gear oil would have slung all over

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Here ya go

For everyone looking this is why you dont buy rough country. 100% installer error going on here but anyone willing to put rc suspension components in any vehicle is clearly not educated.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Hello,

I recently bought a rough country 2.5" lift and had someone install it along with new upper control arms and new cv axles from autozone. After everything was installed on the drive home the truck shook really bad at about 20 mph and would stop if I let off the gas. When I got it home I looked everything over and found that my front diff split in two.. the person that installed it said there is a lot of tension on the cv axles from the lift so I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue or if maybe something was done incorrectly that or maybe I missed getting something? Right now I'm waiting to get the front diff replaced and I'm worried that it might happen again..

CV's are not in their joint so they are binding, However they would blow apart before the front diff does so yes installer error and the bracket holding the front diff had to have something going on but my guess is maybe a floor jack?

 

[scsb06]

I dont see fluid splatter indicating that it split while driving. Gear oil would have slung all over

It was all over and was dripping on my driveway. That's how I noticed that something was wrong with it. The whole underside is covered. It was about a 15 mile drive home from where it was worked on so it had plenty of time to go everywhere

 

[DIRTRIDER]

For everyone looking this is why you dont buy rough country. 100% installer error going on here but anyone willing to put rc suspension components in any vehicle is clearly not educated.

I have the Rough Country 3.5” kit on 2 different 5th gen Rams. One truck has 50,000mi and the other has 30,000mi. Not one single issue with the kit and rides good as stock to me. I did install the kits myself so I didn’t experience any installer errors. Nothing but a positive experience for me.

 

[DILLIGAF]

For everyone looking this is why you dont buy rough country.

Save your breath, guys love the Wish.com lift kits on 60k trucks. lol...

 

[Scottly]

Save your breath, guys love the Wish.com lift kits on 60k trucks. lol...

 

[fitz011]

I have the Rough Country 3.5” kit on 2 different 5th gen Rams. One truck has 50,000mi and the other has 30,000mi. Not one single issue with the kit and rides good as stock to me. I did install the kits myself so I didn’t experience any installer errors. Nothing but a positive experience for me.

You mean the kit w/UCAs, shocks/coils, etc. Anything else?

 

[DIRTRIDER]

You mean the kit w/UCAs, shocks/coils, etc

Yes full kit, loaded struts, upper control arms and upgraded rear shocks with 2" spacer for rear

 

[ppine]

Exactly why lifting is a gamble.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Exactly why lifting is a gamble.

Not at all, Do it properly and its fine.

 

[XXRJXX]

So did u check the cvs when u pulled them out ? like actually check the movement of the bearings ? should be able to tell right away, i bought new aftermarket ones when my truck was just leveled, one side literally lasted a week, thru in a used oem ones never had a issue again

 

[scsb06]

So did u check the cvs when u pulled them out ? like actually check the movement of the bearings ? should be able to tell right away, i bought new aftermarket ones when my truck was just leveled, one side literally lasted a week, thru in a used oem ones never had a issue again

When boots on both sides were ripped and when he took out (I think) the passenger side it literally fell apart on him. I wasn't watching over him while he worked on it though cause I know how annoying and frustrating it can be to have someone be that way

 

[olyelr]

I wasn't watching over him while he worked on it though cause I know how annoying and frustrating it can be to have someone be that way

Yep…nothing is worse than that ! So annoying

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Save your breath, guys love the Wish.com lift kits on 60k trucks. lol...

LOL

 

[Quick_Shifter]

I have the Rough Country 3.5” kit on 2 different 5th gen Rams. One truck has 50,000mi and the other has 30,000mi. Not one single issue with the kit and rides good as stock to me. I did install the kits myself so I didn’t experience any installer errors. Nothing but a positive experience for me.

Hopefully you’re one of the lucky ones. About 40% are 60% don’t have the kits fall apart and just have premature wear on component’s. I’ve personally have put in too many front differentials in and every single one had a RC lift. I honestly wish it wasn’t the case and truly hope your post above doesn’t include the word yet.