2016 ram 1500 rcsb build thread

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ok so on sharp bumps the lower arm might smack the upper arm by the mounting points on the frame?

how would i fix that if it were happening
 
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You need to jack the housing up as far as it'll go,then look and see where things are hitting or binding.Nothing usually hits when the diffs on the ground,lol

oh i know that i was just showing the pictures of when i installed it.
 

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oh i know that i was just showing the pictures of when i installed it.
It needs a bit of detailing underneath,lol.Just razzing ya a bit :Big Laugh:
My old 14 that spent all it's life in Alberta.
 

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i don't really want to do the tuning on this setup with the torqstorm. i usually use HPTUNERS, but i want something professional for this truck mostly for drivability... this HURTS the ol' pocket book

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how much were your air bags?
I honestly can't remember what i paid for them,as they were first in my old 13,then i transferred them to this truck,so i bought them about a dozen years ago.My price wouldn't really apply for you anyways,as i'm in Alberta,and we pay alot more for stuff north of the border :(
I have the earlier Illicet relocation brackets on my truck,they mount the arms farther down then the later IHC brackets do.My truck is dead stable to 155 mph,you can drive it with one hand at speed ;)
 
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I ran my airbag lines to my licence plate bolts,i also ran then as seperate bags,i'm not a firm believer in tieing the bags together.
 

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I honestly can't remember what i paid for them,as they were first in my old 13,then i transferred them to this truck,so i bought them about a dozen years ago.My price wouldn't really apply for you anyways,as i'm in Alberta,and we pay alot more for stuff north of the border :(
I have the earlier Illicet relocation brackets on my truck,they mount the arms farther down then the later IHC brackets do.My truck is dead stable to 155 mph,you can drive it with one hand at speed ;)

yah im jelly, i think these 24s are whats slamming honestly even on tiny bumps it slams when i'm going 5mph
 

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yah im jelly, i think these 24s are whats slamming honestly even on tiny bumps it slams when i'm going 5mph
I ran a set of factory 22's for exactly 1 day,before i went back to 20's,i hated the way the truck rode,and in my opinion they didn't even look all that good.I'm old school and actually prefer some wheel gap,this having the wheel wells filled out is for the younger guys who don't like chrome either,lol
 

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I agree with @Wild one the 20s ride very NICE, but I like my 22s. Would never run 24s or 26s. Got friends with them. They had to have them and now they hate them.

I run staggered 22s. 285 45 in rear, 285 40s front. They handle great, balance nice but, do not ride as nice as 20s. Especially if the 20s are paired with goodyear SRAs.

The factory forged 22s, look fantastic and with as much as I have invested, I want the best looking wheel and in my opinion that is the factory 22s.
 

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I agree with @Wild one the 20s ride very NICE, but I like my 22s. Would never run 24s or 26s. Got friends with them. They had to have them and now they hate them.

I run staggered 22s. 285 45 in rear, 285 40s front. They handle great, balance nice but, do not ride as nice as 20s. Especially if the 20s are paired with goodyear SRAs.

The factory forged 22s, look fantastic and with as much as I have invested, I want the best looking wheel and in my opinion that is the factory 22s.
I run a 295/45/20 on the front and a 305/50/20 on the rear
 

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whats a good / cheap set of adjustable rear control arms?

is apox industries any good?
 

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whats a good / cheap set of adjustable rear control arms?

is apox industries any good?
Post a link to them,as i've never seen their arms or know anybody running them.
 

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