Alright guys.. BILSTEINS post your pics!!!

[GIJoe2010]

I don’t want to clutter up this thread with tow hook stuff, so @Gary2 check out this thread for pics of tow hooks.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/install-of-oem-tow-hooks-on-a-14-express.73872/page-15#post-2297463

Page 15, posts 373 & 374

 

[Gary2]

Thanks Just checked it out. I think its a worth while project.

 

[GIJoe2010]

Let me know if you need any help or insight and advice

 

[Jteck627]

after reading this thread for about a month, i finally pulled the trigger on all the stuff for a level and tires
now just have to wait for it all to show up to install :

Mickey Thompson Deegan M/T - 35x12.50x20 (there was a sale at 4wp)
Bilstein 5100 on all 4 corners (planning on the 2.8 setting up front)
Mevotech upper control arms
Maxxlinks sway bar end links up front

going on a 2017 Ram Outdoorsman 4x4 - currently with 285/65r20

going to wait and see how it feels before i decide if i need wheel spacers or a lift coil in the rear

 

[co-pilot]

after reading this thread for about a month, i finally pulled the trigger on all the stuff for a level and tires
now just have to wait for it all to show up to install :

Mickey Thompson Deegan M/T - 35x12.50x20 (there was a sale at 4wp)
Bilstein 5100 on all 4 corners (planning on the 2.8 setting up front)
Mevotech upper control arms
Maxxlinks sway bar end links up front

going on a 2017 Ram Outdoorsman 4x4 - currently with 285/65r20

going to wait and see how it feels before i decide if i need wheel spacers or a lift coil in the rear

good luck with the install!!...........def. shoot some pics before & after

 

[buddy guy]

I don't know what the hell the difference is company wise between 4wp USA & Canada, but rarely do I see good deals in Canada on tires there. After seeing the posts here I thought I should look & see if there were any sales at 4wp here in Calgary. And yes there were, but first couldn't find anything to speak of in the 275 60 20 range. Closest was 275 65 20 or 285 60 20 or 305 50 20. (Or LT sizes) and the Pro Comp AT's were coming up for like 400 canadian apiece + for those sizes!

I get 4wp caters much more to the offroad crowd in all parts vs your typical tire stores here so falls more in the specialty (substitute "expensive" category). But the 3 or 4 times I've been there, there never seems to be anyone in the store and prices are insane. I suspect their prices were aggressively high here because of all the oil & gas industry folk who had too much money to spend on lifts, tires & accessories but times have changed.

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[Cableman]

Lotta nice pics here!
I have a set of 5100s since last year waiting to go on, im not sure i wanna compress the spring myself tho. Got me thinking maybe i should just go with the fox coil setup.
Is there really any difference in ride after bils are set at 2.1? Id hate to lose my caddy like ride!

 

[buddy guy]

I notice the road more with the Bils @ 2.1 but tighter handling. I am still happy with ride.

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[Judy]

Some damn nice trucks here.... I need to get a ride......

 

[Adamcr68]

The Zone body lift only tricky part was doing the rear with the spare tire and rear bumper setup. The biggest issue I had was redesigning my tow hook brackets to work with the BL, but I love a challenge and got everything to work together. Let me know if you need any tips or advice.

Cooper Discoverer ATP 275/65/R20 (34.1x11.4”) on OEM 20x9s. I’m using Supreme Suspension 1.5” wheel spacers so my offset is around -19.

I’ll add additional pics for anyone that needs em.

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Your truck looks great I’m planning on a 1.5 bl the shop that did my level was saying could be issue with fan shroud and a few others didn’t recommend bl but just did the level with thuren & kings love the ride I don’t want to change suspension. Did you have any other problems or suggestions for the 1.5 bl

 

[GIJoe2010]

There is no issue with the fan shroud except you remove the bottom section of it as per the instructions. There has been no heating or cooling issues on my truck by removing it.

I forgot, you do have to drill 2 holes into each of the front frame horns to add a piece of steel (looks like a C from the body lift) in order to properly realign your bumper in the new height position. Wasn’t hard to drill, just nerve racking after measuring and aligning over and over and not knowing everything will line up until you reinstall the bumper.

 

[BriamH]

Here is mine after 2" Bilstein level

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And before
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[buddy guy]

Same here , no cooling problem on this truck nor the 3 Rams and 3 Wranglers before it with body lifts. Its like some of the Democrats , they will say negative things about something they know nothing about just to be contrary thinking it makes them sound smart.

Why the political comment? Just..why?

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[AustinHarmon]

Why the political comment? Just..why?

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Don’t really think it was political lol but is so true


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[buddy guy]

Of course it was. Another unnecessary comment & shot and there's been a lot of them lately. It ruins a good conversation & intent of threads, no matter which party its made about.

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[Gary2]

Of course it was. Another unnecessary comment & shot and there's been a lot of them lately. It ruins a good conversation & intent of threads, no matter which party its made about.

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Sorry to hurt your feelings. It just reminded me of People giving advice with no personal experience. . Please over look my humor and read on

 

[Jteck627]

after reading this thread for about a month, i finally pulled the trigger on all the stuff for a level and tires
now just have to wait for it all to show up to install :

Mickey Thompson Deegan M/T - 35x12.50x20 (there was a sale at 4wp)
Bilstein 5100 on all 4 corners (planning on the 2.8 setting up front)
Mevotech upper control arms
Maxxlinks sway bar end links up front

going on a 2017 Ram Outdoorsman 4x4 - currently with 285/65r20

going to wait and see how it feels before i decide if i need wheel spacers or a lift coil in the rear

picked up the tires today
should be done by tomorrow
going to wait til everything's on to see if i need spacers or not

 

[Jteck627]

and done.
Bilstein 5100's all around, front at 2.8, Mevotech UCA's, MaxLinks 3" end links
Mickey Thompson 35x12.5x20 on stock 20" wheels
no rear spacers and no wheel spacers. dont see a need as there's no rubbing at all and rake is fine

now i just have to figure out how to get a 35" mounted under the bed for a spare

Before :



After :

 

[mrOAP]

@Jteck627 Looks great with 35s! Update your thread if you ever fit that 35 below

 

[Jteck627]

@Jteck627 Looks great with 35s! Update your thread if you ever fit that 35 below

will do!