Leveling and Tire Capabilities

[RAMFAN1970]

First off, New here so forgive me if I ask a redundant question that has been asked a million times.

I have a 18 Quad Cab Laramie with the 6.4 Bed. Has the factory 20 inch plastic Chrome clad wheels.
Wish I could do a real lift but work takes me into the city too often so limited with parking garages as it is.

The stance bugs me and want to get the front to look level with the rear. I can increase the overall height by 2 /3 inches, but really just trying to get the front level with the rear. At the point where I need Tires so figured I could go slightly higher with a front leveling kit.

Money is not an issue so long as I am doing it the "right" way. not looking to get it level by buying something cheap. Unless doing this is cheap to begin with. Believer in quality, period.

Therefore, 2 questions:

What tire size can I run with the small additional clearance in the front? Looking for something strong, and aggressive for a tire.

Second, any recommendations on the leveling equipment such as product and manufasturer?

Any pics showing someone that has done the same thing would be helpful as well.

Thanks in advance!

Cheers!

 

[kurek]

It's of course been asked a million and three times... and I should also point out there's a search box right up there in the top right corner.

But to give you an answer - this forum covers 1500's (half ton) and heavy duty (2500, 3500... ) trucks, 2wd and 4wd - they have different suspension and lifting each one is different from the others.

If what you have is a 1500 4wd the right way to level it is with struts that include the height adjustment. For years the Bilstein 5100's have been popular for this because they work well and they're priced right. They give you the option of raising the front of your truck in 0.7" increments from stock height to 2.8" - it's advisable to not use the highest 2.8" setting unless you also buy lift-specific upper control arms to help maintain proper alignment. There are also preloaded lift struts like Rancho that have a fixed lift amount, easier to install.

If you have a 1500 2wd it's easiest to use lift spacers on your front coil springs. This works on the 2wd's, even though front spacers are a bad idea on 4wd's.

 

[Ramrodd]

It's of course been asked a million and three times... and I should also point out there's a search box right up there in the top right corner.

But to give you an answer - this forum covers 1500's (half ton) and heavy duty (2500, 3500... ) trucks, 2wd and 4wd - they have different suspension and lifting each one is different from the others.

If what you have is a 1500 4wd the right way to level it is with struts that include the height adjustment. For years the Bilstein 5100's have been popular for this because they work well and they're priced right. They give you the option of raising the front of your truck in 0.7" increments from stock height to 2.8" - it's advisable to not use the highest 2.8" setting unless you also buy lift-specific upper control arms to help maintain proper alignment. There are also preloaded lift struts like Rancho that have a fixed lift amount, easier to install.

If you have a 1500 2wd it's easiest to use lift spacers on your front coil springs. This works on the 2wd's, even though front spacers are a bad idea on 4wd's.

So your saying on a 4wd 1500 all you have to do is put the adjustable struts on the front? I thought it was more in depth than that but I have never leveled a truck. I have a 2500, so is leveling it as easy as changing struts/shocks?


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[kurek]

For 4wd 1500's it really is as simple as adjustable struts and an alignment.

Upper control arms become necessary if you go much more than 2" but at or below that the stock arms are ok.

For leveling a 2500 there are no struts, but you just use spacers on the front springs plus shock extensions, or if you want to go a little higher end it's a pair of new springs and a set of extended shocks.

Complexity goes up when you want more lift, it's simple for just a level or a little lift

 

[RAMFAN1970]

It's of course been asked a million and three times... and I should also point out there's a search box right up there in the top right corner.

But to give you an answer - this forum covers 1500's (half ton) and heavy duty (2500, 3500... ) trucks, 2wd and 4wd - they have different suspension and lifting each one is different from the others.

If what you have is a 1500 4wd the right way to level it is with struts that include the height adjustment. For years the Bilstein 5100's have been popular for this because they work well and they're priced right. They give you the option of raising the front of your truck in 0.7" increments from stock height to 2.8" - it's advisable to not use the highest 2.8" setting unless you also buy lift-specific upper control arms to help maintain proper alignment. There are also preloaded lift struts like Rancho that have a fixed lift amount, easier to install.

If you have a 1500 2wd it's easiest to use lift spacers on your front coil springs. This works on the 2wd's, even though front spacers are a bad idea on 4wd's.

Good info and appreciate your input! With the Bilstein's would adjusting them also impact the stiffness? Would want the truck to feel stock front to back. Sounds like a good option but will read into both. Edit to add, yes 4x4 2018 RAM Laramie 1500 6.4 bed with Tool Boxes.

Can I size up on the tires with this setup?