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I have a 2019 5th generation Ram 1500 2WD and Have about a 2 and a 1/2 inch rake difference right now between a rear and the front which drives me crazy.

I'll be going to 33" tires somewhere around 33 by 12.5 wide or 33 by 11.5 wide depending the offset when I buy new tires and rims

I'm spending hours researching this and really would like around a 2-3" lift that would also level the truck , I been ready every review I can find

My truck is 2WD , 6cyl

So far I found a few options in that range but really don't want the ride quality to sacrifice to much.

What would be my best option to get it leveled with alittle more lift but keep the factory OEM ride ?
 

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I have a 2019 5th generation Ram 1500 2WD and Have about a 2 and a 1/2 inch rake difference right now between a rear and the front which drives me crazy.

I'll be going to 33" tires somewhere around 33 by 12.5 wide or 33 by 11.5 wide depending the offset when I buy new tires and rims

I'm spending hours researching this and really would like around a 2-3" lift that would also level the truck , I been ready every review I can find

My truck is 2WD , 6cyl

So far I found a few options in that range but really don't want the ride quality to sacrifice to much.

What would be my best option to get it leveled with alittle more lift but keep the factory OEM ride ?
Billstein 5100’s retain the oem springs and the struts are considered oem replacements. That would be my recommendation
 

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Bilstein 5100's for a mostly street driven truck is a good option. Let us know if we can offer you a quote on them. We have them IN stock currently
 
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I'm not that crazy about them
I had them in my 2019 Silverado and they really made the ride allot more stiffer
I was thinking there 6112 but I've heard there just as stiff
I do all city / highway driving
 

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What would fox 2.0 coil overs go for ? I think that maybe a good option
That is a great option @Nick@GotExhaust can get you set up with a pair. I just put a set on. They would be considered an upgrade as they ride way better than stock. We just did this combo and IMO it’s one of the best combos for the 5th gens. Fox 2.0 coil over. 18x9 -12 wheels and optional 35x12.5 with very minimal plastic trimming. A 33x12.5 would not need any trimming
 

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Love the ride of my fox 2.0s i just installed on a 4x4, well worth the extra $$. They definitely feel more stable then stocks and not harsh like i read from bils
 

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What would fox 2.0 coil overs go for ? I think that maybe a good option


The fox 2.0 coil overs are a great option, much better than the 5100's. The Fox 2.0's ride very smooth. I would recommend the rear 2.0 shocks to match up with the fronts too. That will offer a great ride on and off road.

Message me if you would like a quote
 

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I have a 2019 5th generation Ram 1500 2WD and Have about a 2 and a 1/2 inch rake difference right now between a rear and the front which drives me crazy.

I'll be going to 33" tires somewhere around 33 by 12.5 wide or 33 by 11.5 wide depending the offset when I buy new tires and rims

I'm spending hours researching this and really would like around a 2-3" lift that would also level the truck , I been ready every review I can find

My truck is 2WD , 6cyl

So far I found a few options in that range but really don't want the ride quality to sacrifice to much.

What would be my best option to get it leveled with alittle more lift but keep the factory OEM ride ?
So mines a 4wd but even with only 2" of lift in the rear, the 33" tires look kinda small on this generation of rams I had them on the used rims I bought and refinished for a day before changing the tires. IMO if I were you id just level it with the 33's especially with the v6 as it might make your truck a bit sluggish and cost you some mpg. I went to 34s with my tuned ecodiesl and even with 300hp and almost 500lbs or torque it was noticeable and not in a good way. I would also research the differences between 10 ply and 6 or 4 ply like the trucks came with. Most 33x12 tires are 10 ply they are going to ride rough compared to the 6 or ply and be heavier.

Some say the leveling pucks will effect your ride negatively some say not. I went to adjustable leveling struts (Bilstien 5100s) myself which lets you ad or subtract height up to 2.8".
 

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What would fox 2.0 coil overs go for ? I think that maybe a good option
Ive read the fox shocks are even more heavy duty than the 5100s like the 6112's... every truck application is going to have an effect on how these shocks ride... weight of the truck with different trim and engine packages for example means there are different versions of even factory shocks these trucks come with so you might find 5100s on a ram might have little in common with your old silverado.
 

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