Lift kit advice

[DANIELC511]

Hey guys it’s me again I had asked previously what size lift do I have here on a forum months ago turns out I had 4 inch rancho suspension lift but the shocks were very worn so I they were saggy already and creaked like crazy when driving or turning and the outer and inner tie rods were shot and tried to buy them but they were obsolete so I pulled the trigger on the RC 6 inch lift and added a daystar/PA 3 inch body lift on top I have the lifted n3 struts front and back came with the the rough country n3 shocks rear a spring coils from them too asking you veterans how can I get more height would I have to wait till the shocks and struts go out to add spacers on new ones or adjustable bilsteins or what can I do?
Here’s some pics

* 6 inch rough country 2009-2011 rams
* 3 inch daystar body lift
* 37 12.50 20 BF Goodrich ko2 all terrain
* Stock 20*9 chrome wheels
* 2 inch rough country hub centric wheel spacers all around to fit 12.50 width

 

[DANIELC511]

Here’s some pics
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Lonestar SLT Quad Cab 5.7L V8 5 Speed 3.92 Gears 4WD would I need to regear these tires weigh 69-70lbs and my rims/wheels are stock 20*9 ones that come with the truck don’t know how much they weigh but my overall question are if I have to regear with 3.92 gears and how can I add more lift whether better shocks and struts like 5100 or add spacers rear and front

 

[Dan Topp]

Looks great,keep an eye on the front shocks,and alignment.

 

[mboymopar]

Looks sharp!

 

[DANIELC511]

Guys I have two question 1. I plan to put a 2 inch pro comp spacer on the front struts the struts are N3 6 Inch lifted strut and 3.5 inch spacer on the bottom of the rear spring later on just to maximize my lift can I do that without running into issues? 2. Will I need to Regear for these 37s Im running I have the factory 3.92 gear ratio

 

[TD84]

You can add the spacers but you will need to upgrade your front uca.I currently have 4.5 inch spacer on mine but I had to change my uca to jba and added a 2 inch ballpoint spacer. As for you adding a 3.5 inch spacer to the rear. You can but you will probably need to upgrade your control arms and sway bar end links to accommodate the extra lift. Will also need to upgrade the panhard bar to accommodate the lift. Attached some photos to give you an idea of what I did.

 

[DANIELC511]

So what’s the most for the front and rear as far as for adding spacers because I already have the n3 6 inch lifted struts and got their shocks and coil springs from the rear too jus lowkey want more height even though I have 37s and a 3 inch body lift on top just to get monster truck look

 

[TD84]

You could get away with a 3.5 inch spacer up front. Again gonna have to upgrade your uca. As for the rear. I have a 5 inch coil with a 3.5 inch spacer. So that's possible. Again gonna have to upgrade other components to do so. Unfortunately it will not be as simple as just slapping on spacers and that's it. And I won't lie many on this board are against stacking spacers and such. So take any advice I give with a grain of salt but I don't mind sharing how i built my truck.

 

[DANIELC511]

What is your complete setup down to gear ratios and trim and year everything I think your trucks looks badass

 

[TD84]

It's a 2009 dodge ram 1500 4x4. It has a zone 6 inch lift with the 5 inch rear coils. It also has a 3 inch body lift. So suspension wise it's at around 11 inches of lift. But around 14 total lift with body lift.

Front: rc extended struts
4.5 spacer on struts
Jba uca with 2 inch ballpoint spacer
Extended travel cv axles

Rear: 3.5 inch spacer
Core 4x4 adjustable upper and lower
Control arms
Core 4x4 adjustable panhard bar
Core 4x4 sway bar ends(custom
made for this lift)

It currently has 24s on 37s running stock gear ratio but will be upgrading to 4.88 gear ratio and 40s.

 

[DANIELC511]

Do you have instagram like a truck ig page
Also so stock gears do you mena 3.92 gears and also do you have the 6 inch struts from rc and 3.5 inch spacer on top and 3.5 inch rear correct and 2 inch ballpoint jab so is that lifting it more or spacer to accommodate the lift and cv axle spacers tell me what I would need to get your setup at least to be able to run your setup

 

[TD84]

i just started doing vids on TikTok. Yes the 6 inch struts plus the spacer on top. Yes the ballpoint spacer is to allow for the spacer and keep the uca at a decent angle. Yes, my kit had 5 inch rear coils then I added a 3.5 inch spacer. Yes 3.92 gears. Even if you stick to 37s I recommend 4.10 or maybe even 4.56. You will loose performance and gas milage plus the additional wear and tear from heavier tires. Feel free to direct message me on here for any questions you got. I'm by no means an expert but I have put alot of research into my truck. I don't mind helping.

 

[DANIELC511]

Pass the tik tok

 

[TD84]

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[olyelr]

Running 10+” of lift on a front box kit designed for a 6” kit must have your axleshafts at extreme angles. Ever put it in 4wd??!?

 

[TD84]

Running 10+” of lift on a front box kit designed for a 6” kit must have your axleshafts at extreme angles. Ever put it in 4wd??!?

I have. While it was in the shop once the front got setup we tested it. Worked fine. I will admit the angles aren't ideal but I have seen alot worse. I will also admit this setup may not work for every ram. Every truck response differently. That's why I told the original poster to take everything I say with a grain of salt.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

I had my personal truck at 9 1/2” in the front and 7” rear. At the end of the day the truck just doesn’t like it. It’s not enjoyable to drive, ride is complete garbage and stuff is going to wear out far too often. Yes it looks cool and the trucks are massive but 4th gen’s just love that 5” front 3” rear for absolute best ride and longevity. 6” front 5” rear if you’re running a full length coilover not a strut or a belltech strut they try and call a coilover. Fox or dirt logic and nothing else

 

[DILLIGAF]

And dont forget to adjust your rear pinion angle. My Clayton Jeep Gladiator adjustable control arms took care of that. Mine was way off after lifting my rear end with Jeep Gladiator 6.5" dual rate EVO spring and Arilift 5000 with 35 psi ( gives an extra 1" of lift ). I used to run rear coil spring spacers but they rode like absolute hot garbage.

My truck now rides like a Cadillac at 160km/h Heck It handles and rides better that a stock P.O.S

Stacking spacers is r3tarded, and rides like garbage as well. You will need CORE 4x4 UCA regardless. I only did 6" of front lift as I actually off-road with mine and anything above that will destroy front diffs and CVs anyways.