2004 2X4 Ram 1500 Leveling/Lift Confusion!

[Adan]

So I've done a lot of research for the past months, on and off.

I was finally somewhat sure on what I wanted but no matter what all options have a problem.

First I went with 3" Coil Spacers with Pro Comp ES3000 Extended Front Shocks 3" longer than stock but there was a few problems some mentioned.
-Upper control arms will hit the spring bucket
-Brake lines being too short
Link to the kit


Then I saw a Rought Country 3" Suspension Lift Kit that consists of Longer coils,shocks and rear blocks, Will I have any issues with that alone? Will I still have the danger of my control arms hitting the spring bucket?
Link to this kit

After I looked into torsion keys, I've read you do not have to buy aftermarket keys that stock ones will give the leveled look, So I thought of maxing my keys and just buying longer shocks, Will that work?

I'm not planning on using my truck on heavy off-roading since its a 4x2, just normal back roads and stuff like that, I'm just looking for the leveled look with cleareance of 35" tires with minimal rub.

Can anyone assure any of the methods and/or suggests any others? Take in mind I don't have money to blow and that is why I havent gone with a full suspension lift.
I would thank all opinions, Thanks for reading!

 

[blk05hemi]

So I've done a lot of research for the past months, on and off.

I was finally somewhat sure on what I wanted but no matter what all options have a problem.

First I went with 3" Coil Spacers with Pro Comp ES3000 Extended Front Shocks 3" longer than stock but there was a few problems some mentioned.
-Upper control arms will hit the spring bucket
-Brake lines being too short
Link to the kit


Then I saw a Rought Country 3" Suspension Lift Kit that consists of Longer coils,shocks and rear blocks, Will I have any issues with that alone? Will I still have the danger of my control arms hitting the spring bucket?
Link to this kit

After I looked into torsion keys, I've read you do not have to buy aftermarket keys that stock ones will give the leveled look, So I thought of maxing my keys and just buying longer shocks, Will that work?

I'm not planning on using my truck on heavy off-roading since its a 4x2, just normal back roads and stuff like that, I'm just looking for the leveled look with cleareance of 35" tires with minimal rub.

Can anyone assure any of the methods and/or suggests any others? Take in mind I don't have money to blow and that is why I havent gone with a full suspension lift.
I would thank all opinions, Thanks for reading!

Id go with the RC Level if those are your only options.

2wds Dont have torsion bars thats only 4wds

 

[Adan]

Id go with the RC Level if those are your only options.

2wds Dont have torsion bars thats only 4wds

Do you know if the RC kit would make my upper control arm hit the spring bucket?

 

[OlDirtyJohn]

A longer coil will be effectively the same as having a spacer. Look into a spindle lift.

 

[Adan]

A longer coil will be effectively the same as having a spacer. Look into a spindle lift.

Do you know if there is much danger with both touching? I mean I wont be doing much offroading.

 

[OlDirtyJohn]

Premature wear and tear of front end suspension components. I had spacers and had to replace upper ball joints several times. For a 2wd the spindle is your best bet.

 

[blk05hemi]

Premature wear and tear of front end suspension components. I had spacers and had to replace upper ball joints several times. For a 2wd the spindle is your best bet.

John is right i had a Spacer lift as well totally screwd my upper balljoints.

Spindles would be your best bet if u cant get a 6" RC lift

And even with my Spacer i never had my UCA hit the spring bucket that just doesnt seem possible?? The ride was for sure **** tho

 

[Adan]

John is right i had a Spacer lift as well totally screwd my upper balljoints.

Spindles would be your best bet if u cant get a 6" RC lift

And even with my Spacer i never had my UCA hit the spring bucket that just doesnt seem possible?? The ride was for sure **** tho

So you guys are saying I should choose this kit

Over this kit?

Also are spindles as easy to install? or will I have to take it to a shop? & Is it possible that I can maybe install both at the same time? or will the same problems still be recurring?

 

[OlDirtyJohn]

Check out CST (California super truck) lifts. Only ever heard good stuff about those. Also, spindles are the way to go because they do not change any of the stock suspension geometry. It just lowers the wheel mounting point, thus giving you lift. Your ride will remain the same as stock.

 

[OlDirtyJohn]

I guess there is a new company that is here on the forum offering spindles for cheaper than cst. Look up maxtrac.

 

[Adan]

Check out CST (California super truck) lifts. Only ever heard good stuff about those. Also, spindles are the way to go because they do not change any of the stock suspension geometry. It just lowers the wheel mounting point, thus giving you lift. Your ride will remain the same as stock.

Is the install still as simple? I've only heard of Maxtrac but I've only seen 4.5" Spindles

 

[OlDirtyJohn]

if you can pull off spacers or coils you can do the spindle job. just take the spindle off both upper and lower control arms, swap the wheel bearing onto the new spindle and hook it up. not too bad.

 

[blk05hemi]

if you can pull off spacers or coils you can do the spindle job. just take the spindle off both upper and lower control arms, swap the wheel bearing onto the new spindle and hook it up. not too bad.

Yup its super easy bud!

Also while you got it apart check your balljoints make sure they aint all wobbly dont want to get to the alignment shop and have them Quote u a bunch of money to replace em!

 

[Adan]

Yup its super easy bud!

Also while you got it apart check your balljoints make sure they aint all wobbly dont want to get to the alignment shop and have them Quote u a bunch of money to replace em!

Sounds pretty simple! Do you guys know if this lift can be stacked? Lets say with the longer springs and coils or would the upper control arms still hit the spring bucket?

 

[blk05hemi]

Sounds pretty simple! Do you guys know if this lift can be stacked? Lets say with the longer springs and coils or would the upper control arms still hit the spring bucket?

You mean spindles plus spacers? If so i dont see why not but its gonna ride like total **** man. If you could wait i say save up for a RC 6" thats what i did and i love it.

 

[Adan]

You mean spindles plus spacers? If so i dont see why not but its gonna ride like total **** man. If you could wait i say save up for a RC 6" thats what i did and i love it.

No, Spindles & Longer shocks & coils? This plus this? I think I'm going with spindles for now but I don't know if I should go with 3 front 2 rear or 3 front 3 rear?