Leveling Kit Decision

[Sasquatchtdg]

Finally got the green light from the wife to go ahead and get the truck leveling kit done.
Plans are 35x12.5x20 mud tires on stock rims.
Factory UCAs
May eventually go to aftermarket UCAs
I'm choosing suspension lift vs. spacers this go around.
Past experience with the Rough Country 2.5" spacer kit, the rear lift was not needed and removed as it left rake in the setup.
Looking for pros and cons.

Thanks!

 

[NH RAM]

I ran Bilstein 5100's set to 2.1" on both my previous 1500's. The first one had Mevotech UCA's and had no issues. The second one had stock UCA's and 34" tires and no issues. It's cheap enough to do the Bilsteins, that's the route I'd go.

 

[ram1500rsm]

Keep your front at 2" and your uca's should stay happy for a while.

When it comes to what kit from you list, Eibach will be cheaper and will allow you to have fun offroading during hunting season for example, reaching a destination here and there if there no pavement etc, they will ride great on the street.

6112's will be literally the same in every other regards but will add another level of performance while offroading on top of Eibachs cause the shocks are bigger and valved better for offroading task. Toyota sucessfully managed to use the 6112's front in their TRD Pro package for a couple of years before switching to Fox 2.5's But they fill the niche well if you're interested in more offroad performance without making a jump into race shocks that not everybody needs.

Have fun.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Finally got the green light from the wife to go ahead and get the truck leveling kit done.
Plans are 35x12.5x20 mud tires on stock rims.
Factory UCAs
May eventually go to aftermarket UCAs
I'm choosing suspension lift vs. spacers this go around.
Past experience with the Rough Country 2.5" spacer kit, the rear lift was not needed and removed as it left rake in the setup.
Looking for pros and cons.

Thanks!

whats your budget? Then we can give you pros and cons

 

[VelocityC6Z]

Budget is a great question.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

The reason I asked buget is you're going bilstein 6112 which performance wise is leagues ahead of the eibach kit. (The eibach would compare to the bilstein 5100's) but they come with replacement rear coils and rear shocks which puts them in the same price point. I can dig deeper but in my opinion we are talking about 2 separate animals. However if you get it from @Nick@GotExhaust he'll always pad that price down or hook you up on shipping

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

We can get you set up with either option. Both are great setups. I really like the 6112's but I do like the fact that the Eibach kit will also improve rear performance and ride quality

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Fox 2.0 performance series pair very nice with the Bilstein 6112's

 

[Sasquatchtdg]

Well I'm around the $1k all in point, if the install isn't extremely niche as far as setup, i have a shop where the labor is a case of beer. Then off to an alignment shop. I'm gonna dive deeper into some of these other threads to get tips for install and alignment specs.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Well I'm around the $1k all in point, if the install isn't extremely niche as far as setup, i have a shop where the labor is a case of beer. Then off to an alignment shop. I'm gonna dive deeper into some of these other threads to get tips for install and alignment specs.

Do you do any towing?

 

[Sasquatchtdg]

Do you do any towing?

Not at the moment, but even in the future i don't foresee any heavy duty towing. Maybe a car trailer once in a while.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Have @Nick@GotExhaust put you a package deal together Bilstein 6112's part # 47-242548, Bilstein Rear Springs 1" lift part# 36-286539, Bilstein 5160's part# 25-242393 and part# 11-176015 Your truck will ride better than the eibach kit and if you go to the highest setting you can get UCA's on your to do list

 

[Sasquatchtdg]

Have @Nick@GotExhaust put you a package deal together Bilstein 6112's part # 47-242548, Bilstein Rear Springs 1" lift part# 36-286539, Bilstein 5160's part# 25-242393 and part# 11-176015 Your truck will ride better than the eibach kit and if you go to the highest setting you can get UCA's on your to do list

Well Nick? I'm interested...

 

[Quick_Shifter]

If you came to my shop with your thoughts I would spec this kit for you. Its a level and an upgrade. Just FYI im not some dude on the internet that puts suspension kits together just guessing or pulling other peoples feelings and purchase justifications into play. You have been bit by the rough country price trap in the past, I have fixed A LOT of others like you. Nick will be PMing you shortly im sure

 

[Adamcr68]

Well Nick? I'm interested...

You can’t go wrong with Nick, awesome customer service & great prices! Quick_Shifter helped me with solid advice, was having a rubbing issue on uca’s, I would definitely check out his shop if you any where in PA, a great member on this forum & very knowledgeable .

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Well Nick? I'm interested...

I'll be sending you over a quote once I get in the office. @Quick_Shifter recommended a great package.

 

[Sasquatchtdg]

It's a little over budget but I'll see what I can swing with the wife. The less I spend on this, the sooner tires can happen. We shall see...

 

[Quick_Shifter]

It's a little over budget but I'll see what I can swing with the wife. The less I spend on this, the sooner tires can happen. We shall see...

I weighed doing standard 5100's in the rear but the 5160's are the way to go and the small cost impact doesn't out weigh the next 5 years of driving.

 

[JB1]

Good combo

 

[Waller]

I just changed out my rough country leveling spacers to Rancho quick lift 9000 series adjustable struts, 9000 series adjustable rear shocks, upgraded front sway bar links for 2" lifted truck and swapped out rear sway bar to a Hellwig lifted rear sway bar kit. I also have Air Lift 1000 series air bags. I am really pleased with the way the truck rides and handles so far.