Air Suspension Delete - Rear Spring Recommendation Needed

[Bigpaul13]

2017 Ram 1500 - 4X4 - Hemi - Crew Cab

The compressor for my air suspension sounds like its on the way out and I want to replace the entire system with a traditional suspension. I've been trying to narrow down what parts to order and I could use some recommendations. Below are my truck's measurements in inches from ground to fender lip at each suspension setting:

Normal: Front 37 and rear 38
1: Front 38 and rear 39
2: Front 39 and rear 40

I believe stock ram springs should put me at 39 or 40 inches in the rear. I read there might be an additional 1 inch lift on most 4x4 models which I don't know if my truck would have. I personally like the look of my truck at height 1 - 38 inches in the front and 39 inches in the rear. Would also settle for 39 and 40 if stockish rear springs provide more lift.

I was think of getting Bilstein 6112 for the front and 5100s for the rear. I see Carli makes a multi rate spring for the rear with .25 to .5 lift which is what I'm leaning towards for now.

I don't tow, haul a few times a year for mulch/dirt etc so 99% of the time she's empty on pavement. I'm running stock Rebel wheels. I liked the ride of the air suspension and my research has lead me to believe the parts I picked should give me a nice ride with good functionality. If anyone could provide some feedback, I would appreciate it.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

I'd check with @Nick@GotExhaust for recommendations

 

[Mpgrimm2]

That’s a tough spot, I get it — air suspension compressor issues are such a headache!
I had a similar thought about switching to a traditional setup at first, but I ended up going with a ..... Kit ....

Got a link to what you used? I can't find a kit for a 4th Gen on their site

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Well, not sure what happened with Patrick there, but it looks like his account and prior posts were deleted? ... @Bigskyroadglide ?

(I removed additional info from my quote )

 

[Jacob Maguire]

No "kit" needed. Source the following:

Rear Springs
Spring isolators (x2)
Rear Shocks
Front loaded struts

When I was doing the same, at the time keeping her stock height, I used Billstein 5100's for the rear shocks and Bilstein B12 springs. Springs claim +0-1" in height. In front I was only able to source Rancho 9000's which were budget friendly too. All from Rock Auto for approx 600-700 if memory serves. 1/2 a day job and she rode GREAT! (Since I've installed a Zone 6" kit and kept the Rancho's; still performing quite well at almost 1year of abuse.

My $.02. : )