Advice for a rookie

[Jessed55]

Okay so I have a a 2013 ram 1500, which I'm looking to lift. Now I honestly have no idea how to go bout it. If I need levelling kit, lift kit, different kinds all that. If I need any additional parts involved in the process and if I need bigger rims or tires and if so how big. Sorry for being a complete beginner but have to start somewhere.

 

[MiRamDriver]

You'll need to look at pictures to determine what combination is right for you. There are a lot of different configurations. What is your budget?

 

[Jessed55]

No budget at all but cheaper preferably. I'm going for looks over actual performance.

 

[arod412]

Start with adjustable shocks in the front and a spacer in the rear to level it (or slight rake) and go from there. That's what I'm doing. Bilstein and rancho shocks (just to name a couple) can increase the front height.

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[AOFA]

I am fairly new at this as well...
I have read these posts for a few days...

This is what i just ordered:

Like the above post says, bilstein front adjustable shocks will give you up to 2.8".
Bilstein Part 24-187367 - 5100 Series Ride Height Adjustable Shock Absorber - - 4 Wheel Parts

Adjustable Read coil blocks 1.0,1.5,2.0" (to set rake you want)
2009-2012 DODGE RAM 1500 w/Rear Coil, 2WD/4WD

1.5" body lift from Zone.
1.5" Body Lift 09-14 1/2 TON 2-4WD - ZOND9150 - Zone Offroad

that will give you around 4" in the front and 3ish in the back depending on your settings. Decent lift for CHEAP.

 

[AOFA]

Oh and be prepared to add upper control arms "UCAs" some have had problems with them seperating with lifts.

 

[MiRamDriver]

Oh and be prepared to add upper control arms "UCAs" some have had problems with them seperating with lifts.

Incorrect. With leveling kit or bilsteins, yes but with a lift only I'm yet to hear of anyone.

 

[AOFA]

I just said I ordered bilsteins, recommended that to him, then the UCAs have to be monitored. There are 100's of comments on here from either side. I just said be prepared to do them (if necessary).

 

[SIhemi]

I went with this for the front

Rancho Part RS999930 - 1.75 Inch Loaded QuickLIFT - - 4 Wheel Parts

This for the back

Rancho Part RS999367 - RS9000XL Series Shock Absorber - - 4 Wheel Parts

 

[Cruizer]

Is your truck 2WD or 4WD? Options of different for each.

 

[Shawn226]

Hell you can buy a 5inch body lift of you look hard enough. But I personally have always been a firm believer of suspension lift first, then body lift as needed. I got 2" daystar leveling blocks that are sitting around since I got a 6inch lift. PM me if you'd want them.