Bilsteins with 6" lift question

[Drummin4jc]

Yes with struts maxed on front and a 1.5 rear coil spacer in rear as well

Wow, I really like that setup! Might be a little TOO high as my wife and I aren't the tallest people around... Lol!!

But I think I'm going to take the advice from this whole conversation and go with Toyo Open Country R/T's 37x12.50x20. They seem to have good reviews and aren't no where near as expensive as 37x13.5 M/T's... They also have a really nice tread pattern that is still aggressive enough for my taste.

Merry Christmas!!
Adam

 

[Drummin4jc]

So, here's another question. You guys that are running 37's, did you re-gear your truck or just leave it alone? I just didn't know if I had to plan on adding re-gearing to my"list".

Adam

 

[Bighorn 4 Life]

I had bilsteins set at 2.8" with my BDS lift for 3 or so years. Never had a problem with them. I went with BDS resi Fox coilovers set at 7.5" and Zone uca's right before Christmas. Love the ride and they gave my truck another inch up front. One of my favorite mods.

 

[Drummin4jc]

I had bilsteins set at 2.8" with my BDS lift for 3 or so years. Never had a problem with them. I went with BDS resi Fox coilovers set at 7.5" and Zone uca's right before Christmas. Love the ride and they gave my truck another inch up front. One of my favorite mods.

Oh, awesome! I basically need to know if I'm going to have to get he truck re-geared now as a result of running 37's. If so, where to go and what all is involved with that project.

Adam

 

[Bighorn 4 Life]

I've had my 37's on my truck since Dec of 09. I have 3.55 gears with 0 problems.

 

[gassersarentdead]

Had mine with 3.55s also

 

[Drummin4jc]

Had mine with 3.55s also

Is that what is stock on 09-15 Ram 1500's?

Adam

 

[Bighorn 4 Life]

Is that what is stock on 09-15 Ram 1500's?

Adam

Some are some aren't. Some came with 3.92 gears.

 

[sbuko213]

Some of the 8 speeds are unfortunate enough to have 3.21's

 

[Drummin4jc]

Some of the 8 speeds are unfortunate enough to have 3.21's

Ok, I'll just have to check then. Is it in the owners manual or is it located somewhere else?

Adam

 

[R.L.K.]

do not do a 6 plus body lift...if u decide to do a 6 plus body lift I have a set of fuel mavericks on 37x13.50 with less than 2k miles for 2200. setup is 3200 new, zero issues....just saying

This dude is a good seller , I bought stuff from him before. No worries!

 

[Bighorn 4 Life]

There is a sticker on the different that says it.

 

[R.L.K.]

Ok, I'll just have to check then. Is it in the owners manual or is it located somewhere else?

Adam

Your differential gear ratio in on a bar code sticker on the axle ( my 2014 sticker was on drivers side ) your 2012 sticker may not be there anymore . You could Google " Ram Build Sheet " you'll find a site that will email your as it left the factory build sheet for free . Make sure you have your 17 digit vin # ready .

Your fortunate if you want to regear your 12 is not welded , you'll just need ring & pinion + install kit and oil

Hope this helps !

 

[AustinB]

So there's no need to changing anything via tuner or dealership for new gears? It's basically plug and play in a garage? (Specifically for a 4x4)

http://www.dodge.com/webselfservice/dodge/index.html

Your vehicle/my equipment list.

 

[Drummin4jc]

Your differential gear ratio in on a bar code sticker on the axle ( my 2014 sticker was on drivers side ) your 2012 sticker may not be there anymore . You could Google " Ram Build Sheet " you'll find a site that will email your as it left the factory build sheet for free . Make sure you have your 17 digit vin # ready .

Your fortunate if you want to regear your 12 is not welded , you'll just need ring & pinion + install kit and oil

Hope this helps !

Sure does help man, thanks! I appreciate all of you guys chiming in to help me make the best decision. I will check for the tag under the truck when I get home from work today as well as Google that info you told me about. As it stands right now, this is what I'm going to go with:

Zone 6" suspension lift with 5" rear coils
Zone 1.5" body lift
Bilstein 5100 fronts
20x10 Fuel Vapors with -18 offset
37x12.50x20 Toyo Open Country R/T's

Can't wait till Spring!!

Adam

 

[R.L.K.]

Sure does help man, thanks! I appreciate all of you guys chiming in to help me make the best decision. I will check for the tag under the truck when I get home from work today as well as Google that info you told me about. As it stands right now, this is what I'm going to go with:

Zone 6" suspension lift with 5" rear coils
Zone 1.5" body lift
Bilstein 5100 fronts
20x10 Fuel Vapors with -18 offset
37x12.50x20 Toyo Open Country R/T's

Can't wait till Spring!!

Adam

Nice ! You'll have about 9.5 -10" of lift , with that setup you should be more than good for 37s especially with the -18 mm wheels .
FWIW I didn't find a sticker up front only the rear .

Oh and with 37s , if your running stock 31.5s your overall measurement should reveal aprox +13-14" of lift , hope you've gotta 8' + garage door your roof measurement should end up with aprox 90" every truck is a bit different.

You gotta get some good before and after measurements and photos !

 

[Bighorn 4 Life]

I did a Superchips tuner set on 91 octane,Vararam cai,and a 14" Magnaflow. Made a world of difference.

 

[SilverSurfer15]

Personally, I woudlnt max the bilsteins with that setup. Since you can most likely clear the 37s with just the 1.5 body lift, I would set it at the 1.4" setting. Essentially giving about about 8.75" of lift, which should sit just about perfect for that wheel/tire combo. If its too tall, it will look worse since the wheels arent overly aggressive.

Otherwise if you are going to crank them any higher, im ont sure you really need the body lift.

 

[Bighorn 4 Life]

All depends on his rake. I had a 3" rake and I went with BDS resi Fox coilovers set at 7.5". I now only have a 1" rake. I also have a RCX Body lift. I love the look and how it rides now.

 

[SilverSurfer15]

He can fix that via the rear though... cheaper, easier, saves the front end, doesnt require alignment...

I guess the only point i was trying to make is there is no reason to have more than 8.5-9" for that setup.