4" Readylift SST Kit Opinions

[Thale51]

Alright, so after looking at Eibach's website and seeing the Stage 1 Lift Kit isn't on there anymore, and a local shop here saying that they also can't get any of the kits, even though I would love to go the Eibach route, I think I'm about to pull the trigger on the Readylift SST kit and throw Bilstein 5100s on all four corners. I know there has been some talk about this kit, but can the people that run this kit chime in on how it rides/handles? Are you happy with the kit? Also fender measurements front and rear? I don't off-road in this truck any really, mainly just fields and maybe a fire trail/gravel road getting to and from my hunting spots. Other than that it usually stays on the pavement, so I'm mainly getting the lift for the look and to eventually run 35's once these 275/65/r20 Cooper's run their course. Just looking for some real-world feedback since there's not a whole lot of info out there on this kit for our trucks. Thanks!

 

[Ohio5pt7]

I looked into that kit myself. I ended up going with the motofab 3"f 2"r and rough country uca. Save 300 that way and I can easily clear that size tire if wanted. My rear sits@ 42 1/8th and front is 40 1/2. Or basically right where the rear sat factory. I didn't want level as I hate squat when I tow lol.

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[Ohio5pt7]

Also check out customoffsets.com you can run a 12 wide rim with 35s with a 3 inch

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[Ohio5pt7]

https://www.customwheeloffset.com/w...-1500-red-dirt-road-rd06-motofab-leveling-kit

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[Ohio5pt7]

https://www.customwheeloffset.com/w...2/2017-ram-1500-tuff-t15-motofab-leveling-kit

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[ram1500rsm]

From Readylift website:
Lift your 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD 4" to achieve that "Ram Tough" look. ReadyLIFT SST Lift Kits are the fastest, safest, least expensive way to mildly lift your vehicle at both ends. ReadyLIFT SST Lift Kits go one step beyond our popular front leveling kits .......

NOTE: Not for use on trucks with factory air suspension.
NOTE: Not for use with EcoDiesel model.
Note: NOT intended for off-road use or abuse.

Don't know the price on the cheapest 4" full lift kit for a RAM 1500, but that has to be better than this for sure.

 

[Ohio5pt7]

Zone is about 1500 RC about 1300 bds is about 1800

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[Thale51]

From Readylift website:
Lift your 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD 4" to achieve that "Ram Tough" look. ReadyLIFT SST Lift Kits are the fastest, safest, least expensive way to mildly lift your vehicle at both ends. ReadyLIFT SST Lift Kits go one step beyond our popular front leveling kits .......

NOTE: Not for use on trucks with factory air suspension.
NOTE: Not for use with EcoDiesel model.
Note: NOT intended for off-road use or abuse.

Don't know the price on the cheapest 4" full lift kit for a RAM 1500, but that has to be better than this for sure.

Yeah that threw up a red flag when I saw that on their site, but reading through their FAQs on that kit they posted this reply in response to a question about how it would hold up just from running down county roads/washouts etc:


"Your concern is fair and it is true that we do not recommend our lift kits for off road use because we cannot know how the vehicle will be used off road. Trail riding, etc is fine. Sick mobbing for the instagram story like Ivan Stewart in the desert of Baja, no we do not recommend that at all. Under the circumstances that you just illustrated, you wouldn't have to worry about your CVs as those are isolated instances that rarely occur."


I know it's definitely not the best kit out there, but for what I do with the truck, as long as it'll hold up from hitting potholes or running down fields/field drives, I think it would be alright. I'm also considering the Zone 4" kit as I can get it for the cost of the Readylift + installation, but would still have to purchase new shocks plus the cost of install of the Zone. So many choices lol

 

[Ohio5pt7]

If you are considering zone do it much better kit. Zone is bds with a different name on it.

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[ram1500rsm]

You're thinking about doing the 5100's already, get the RL UCA's, set the Billies to the top and do a 1.5 BL. Better performance than any spacer lift.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

I would do the zone kit if you really want a lift or just do Bilstein 5100s or the Eibachs up front and then do ICON coils and shocks in the rear. You can pair up the RL UCA's or Zone UCA's with any of these if interested as well.

Message me if you would like more info or a quote on any of this

 

[roadrnnr]

I just Installed this last week. The Quality is top notch. I did mine a little differant though and used Billsteins up front set to 2.1 and eliminated the pre load spacer. I just used the Top RL Spacer. I got a true 4".

My problem is I found out after the fact that 2011's have a little higher Diff than 2012's on so my CV's are a angled a little extreme. I have no vibration in 4wd but I might take it all back apart before winter and redo the Bills to 1.4 and use the RL preload spacer and eliminate the Top Spacer and get 3.4" to see if that straighten's out the CV's.

It aligned to specs and the ride is fantastic.

For what your intentions are I would not worry at all.

I only use 4wd in winter and even then not that much so even mine being a 2011 I am not to concerned.

The only problems I had with the kit was the front Stabilezer drop bracket holes were a little off but I elongated the bracket holes to compensate. Other than that the kit installs pretty easy.

Here's a pic of the final product.

My measurements are about 41.75" in the front
42.75" in the rear
with 35x11.5x20 tires

 

[Ohio5pt7]

I just Installed this last week. The Quality is top notch. I did mine a little differant though and used Billsteins up front set to 2.1 and eliminated the pre load spacer. I just used the Top RL Spacer. I got a true 4".

My problem is I found out after the fact that 2011's have a little higher Diff than 2012's on so my CV's are a angled a little extreme. I have no vibration in 4wd but I might take it all back apart before winter and redo the Bills to 1.4 and use the RL preload spacer and eliminate the Top Spacer and get 3.4" to see if that straighten's out the CV's.

It aligned to specs and the ride is fantastic.

For what your intentions are I would not worry at all.

I only use 4wd in winter and even then not that much so even mine being a 2011 I am not to concerned.

The only problems I had with the kit was the front Stabilezer drop bracket holes were a little off but I elongated the bracket holes to compensate. Other than that the kit installs pretty easy.

Here's a pic of the final product.

My measurements are about 41.75" in the front
42.75" in the rear
with 35x11.5x20 tires

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Looks good. Had it not been that I only want to run 33s (soon to be cammed,FBO, and maybe some giggle gas) for performance I would have went this route in a heart beat.

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[Thale51]

I just Installed this last week. The Quality is top notch. I did mine a little differant though and used Billsteins up front set to 2.1 and eliminated the pre load spacer. I just used the Top RL Spacer. I got a true 4".

My problem is I found out after the fact that 2011's have a little higher Diff than 2012's on so my CV's are a angled a little extreme. I have no vibration in 4wd but I might take it all back apart before winter and redo the Bills to 1.4 and use the RL preload spacer and eliminate the Top Spacer and get 3.4" to see if that straighten's out the CV's.

It aligned to specs and the ride is fantastic.

For what your intentions are I would not worry at all.

I only use 4wd in winter and even then not that much so even mine being a 2011 I am not to concerned.

The only problems I had with the kit was the front Stabilezer drop bracket holes were a little off but I elongated the bracket holes to compensate. Other than that the kit installs pretty easy.

Here's a pic of the final product.

My measurements are about 41.75" in the front
42.75" in the rear
with 35x11.5x20 tires

View attachment 164338

That looks great!! Exactly what I’m looking for. How do you think it would look with 276/65/20 tires? I’m running that size in a Cooper STT Pro right now, and have maybe 25,000 miles on them right now. Once these tires run their course I’ll switch to 295s or 35s, but it won’t be anytime soon. I may do the same as you and put the bils at 2.1 and just run the top spacer.


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[Quick_Shifter]

I just Installed this last week. The Quality is top notch. I did mine a little differant though and used Billsteins up front set to 2.1 and eliminated the pre load spacer. I just used the Top RL Spacer. I got a true 4".

My problem is I found out after the fact that 2011's have a little higher Diff than 2012's on so my CV's are a angled a little extreme. I have no vibration in 4wd but I might take it all back apart before winter and redo the Bills to 1.4 and use the RL preload spacer and eliminate the Top Spacer and get 3.4" to see if that straighten's out the CV's.

It aligned to specs and the ride is fantastic.

For what your intentions are I would not worry at all.

I only use 4wd in winter and even then not that much so even mine being a 2011 I am not to concerned.

The only problems I had with the kit was the front Stabilezer drop bracket holes were a little off but I elongated the bracket holes to compensate. Other than that the kit installs pretty easy.

Here's a pic of the final product.

My measurements are about 41.75" in the front
42.75" in the rear
with 35x11.5x20 tires

View attachment 164338

Is this the 4” Zone lift?

 

[roadrnnr]

Is this the 4” Zone lift?

No Ready Lift # 69-1040

 

[Thale51]

No Ready Lift # 69-1040

I just got the kit and Bilsteins in today! Hopefully I can get them installed within the next couple weeks. Will report back with pics and my opinion on the kit once installed!

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Looks great!

 

[roadrnnr]

I just got the kit and Bilsteins in today! Hopefully I can get them installed within the next couple weeks. Will report back with pics and my opinion on the kit once installed!

If I were going to do it over and if I were you I would put the bils at stock height and use both RL spacers to lift it.

Reason I say is my CV's are a little extreme, and I think doing it that way would of helped.

I only use 4wd in the winter so not a worry right now as much but I will probably redo it before winter. If you use both RL spacers post some pics of your axles so I can see how they compare even though mine is a 2011 and has a higher diff than your 2014

 

[Thale51]

If I were going to do it over and if I were you I would put the bils at stock height and use both RL spacers to lift it.

Reason I say is my CV's are a little extreme, and I think doing it that way would of helped.

I only use 4wd in the winter so not a worry right now as much but I will probably redo it before winter. If you use both RL spacers post some pics of your axles so I can see how they compare even though mine is a 2011 and has a higher diff than your 2014

Will do! I’m shooting for install next Friday, so hopefully I can get get some for you then.


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