2019 Leveling Kits

[Kevin C]

I'm new to this site (not new to Ram or Dodge or Mopar).

I just had the Rough Country leveling kit installed on my 2019. I will eventually go with a bigger lift, but couldn't wait to get some bigger tires installed. The 2" leveling kit allowed me to go with Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/60R20s (which are about 34" tall, 11.7" wide). The ride did not change at all with the leveling kit, and I drove it for about a week while waiting for my wheels to come in. Now with the new tires/wheels, the ride is slightly rougher (stiffer sidewall in the E rated tire).

 

[JB1]

^^looks perfect to me

 

[Sergio]

I'm new to this site (not new to Ram or Dodge or Mopar).

I just had the Rough Country leveling kit installed on my 2019. I will eventually go with a bigger lift, but couldn't wait to get some bigger tires installed. The 2" leveling kit allowed me to go with Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/60R20s (which are about 34" tall, 11.7" wide). The ride did not change at all with the leveling kit, and I drove it for about a week while waiting for my wheels to come in. Now with the new tires/wheels, the ride is slightly rougher (stiffer sidewall in the E rated tire).

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You went with the $54 front spacers? Is yours 4WD? Sorry I'm asking such a newbish question... I've never owned a truck before and I've never been familiar with lift kits etc.. I was looking at the ReadyLift SST kit but it's only for 4WD. Is there a difference in suspension from 4WD to 2WD? (don't kill me for a dumb question lol)

 

[Kevin C]

You went with the $54 front spacers? Is yours 4WD? Sorry I'm asking such a newbish question... I've never owned a truck before and I've never been familiar with lift kits etc.. I was looking at the ReadyLift SST kit but it's only for 4WD. Is there a difference in suspension from 4WD to 2WD? (don't kill me for a dumb question lol)

Yes, mine is a 4x4. The suspensions are different. Not sure what options you’ll have for a 2wd this soon (though I haven’t done that search).

 

[warv3t]

I'm new to this site (not new to Ram or Dodge or Mopar).

I just had the Rough Country leveling kit installed on my 2019. I will eventually go with a bigger lift, but couldn't wait to get some bigger tires installed. The 2" leveling kit allowed me to go with Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/60R20s (which are about 34" tall, 11.7" wide). The ride did not change at all with the leveling kit, and I drove it for about a week while waiting for my wheels to come in. Now with the new tires/wheels, the ride is slightly rougher (stiffer sidewall in the E rated tire).

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looks great man!!!!!!!!!!! My truck should be here next month and I'm wrestling with the idea of leveling. On my current GMC, I have it levelled (billsteins 5100) and I love the look. I get so many dang compliments. And I have Nitto Terra Grapplers. But, those dang E rated tires...just not sure I want to do it again. So glad to see your honesty......they definitely stiffen things up and roughens up the ride some. It's all subjective. Some will say 'not by much' some will say 'not at all' ..........but yeah, I can feel the difference. Rides like a dream on smooth roads and tracks so good. My neighbor asked me how it rode and I handed him my key ---------he has a GMC too.......he came back and thanked me for the test ride and stuck with his normal tires. I do want a more aggressive looking tire and may stick with an all terrain of some sort (non E rated) and level.

Again.......yours looks really good.

 

[DRkNESS]

I also was surprised that just a leveling kit on a 2019 could look soooo right.

 

[LCACER]

Of all the 2019's on here that got lifted, do any of them have the Air Ride suspension? I would love to put a leveling kit on my 2018, but not sure if I can due to the Air Ride.

 

[Jonathan Spino]

Of all the 2019's on here that got lifted, do any of them have the Air Ride suspension? I would love to put a leveling kit on my 2018, but not sure if I can due to the Air Ride.

Ive been looking into doing the same on my '16 with air ride. Theres a good thread about it on the 1500Diesel forum that should have all the info you need.

http://www.ram1500diesel.com/forum/ram-1500-diesel-builds/43178-leveling-truck-air-suspension.html

and here is the product their using (warning I have not done it myself... yet)

http://cftperformance.com/ram-air-lift-level-kit-front-links-only/

 

[ksn240]

Yes, mine is a 4x4. The suspensions are different. Not sure what options you’ll have for a 2wd this soon (though I haven’t done that search).

Wulf Suspension has a kit for the 2wd model out already. You can get it from their site or eBay.

 

[ksn240]

Just got wheels and tires on. 20" American Outlaw "Lonestar" wheels and 275/65 BFG KO2s. Leveling kit will be on this weekend.

 

[DRkNESS]

^^^. Very nice, how wide are those wheels and can we get a picture from the front ?

 

[ksn240]

Right at 11" wide but 34" tall. I decided to go for a little more height than width. I was going to go 285/65s but for only a 1/2 inch wider and taller it was an extra 100 bucks a tire. Didn't seem worth it. I'll take a few more pictures tomorrow on more level ground and get a shot from the front and rear.

 

[DRkNESS]

No I totally agree for what you would have to spend definitely not worth that. Thank you in advance for taking those extra photos.

 

[LCACER]

Ive been looking into doing the same on my '16 with air ride. Theres a good thread about it on the 1500Diesel forum that should have all the info you need.

http://www.ram1500diesel.com/forum/ram-1500-diesel-builds/43178-leveling-truck-air-suspension.html

and here is the product their using (warning I have not done it myself... yet)

http://cftperformance.com/ram-air-lift-level-kit-front-links-only/

Watched the install video on the CFTperformance page. It looks way to easy, and not sure how that is going to level anything, it fit on to existing holes. Please let me know if you decide to install it. Still skeptical a bit....

 

[ksn240]

Here are a few more pictures. The wheels are a +10mm offset so they sit pretty even with the truck. I'm not a fan of having them stick way past the fenders. I plan on taking the center caps off and painting all the tiny silver screws black. I know some people aren't a fan of the blacked out look but I love it.

Leveling kit will be on this weekend. At some point I'll put some side steps and a Bakflip cover on it and maybe some fender flares.

 

[DRkNESS]

I meant to ask you if with your truck do you have black muffler tips ?

 

[ksn240]

I meant to ask you if with your truck do you have black muffler tips ?

Yes it has the black tips.

I also swapped out the muffler with a Flowmaster 10 series. Will do a full catback system eventually.

 

[DRkNESS]

Were the black tips oem 5” ones ?

 

[ksn240]

Y

Were the black tips oem 5” ones ?

Yes they are. I searched around for the black appearance package to get rid of all of the chrome. Exhaust tips, emblems, wheels were all part of it

 

[DRkNESS]

I see that your rear emblem says “ Lone Star “ is that a special order emblem ? Sorry for all of the questions lol.