My 2010 Ram Sport

[Cruizer]

That looks fantastic Cruizer!

I like this leveling idea I have been seeing.Any pros and cons you can give me?

That is not just leveled, there's a 3" body lift in that pic. The only issues I've heard of leveling are balljoints popping. I remember it being an issue with 2013 - 2014 but not sure if it's still a 2015 problem. Would want to look into that. Most just change out the upper control arms.

Best advice is find people with a truck like yours and see what they're saying. My truck has a little of the 4x4 vibration with this setup. Not a huge problem for me.

The body lift had the most quirks being I have the wrapped front bumper. Then wanted a bull bar and had to have custom brackets done. But that's all part of customizing a truck IMO.

 

[RR7_905RAM]

That is not just leveled, there's a 3" body lift in that pic. The only issues I've heard of leveling are balljoints popping. I remember it being an issue with 2013 - 2014 but not sure if it's still a 2015 problem. Would want to look into that. Most just change out the upper control arms.

Best advice is find people with a truck like yours and see what they're saying. My truck has a little of the 4x4 vibration with this setup. Not a huge problem for me.

The body lift had the most quirks being I have the wrapped front bumper. Then wanted a bull bar and had to have custom brackets done. But that's all part of customizing a truck IMO.

Yes I see your progression and just quoted that pic because it was your current!

Thanks for the info!

 

[Cruizer]

I did this last year, but wasn't happy with the finish. Looks better now. Working on the engine cover now. Probably a few more red accents. Need a good positive battery terminal for the extra wires too. I had a nice one on my Dakota I'd like to find.

 

[Cruizer]

Just a new pic. Out shootin' some pool and playin' some cornhole. Havin' a good time.

 

[jsteinm1]

Not sure when you changed your steps, but they make me a bit jealous...and I REALLY like my Iron Cross steps. Looking good though- looking at your truck makes we want to go black out more things on mine haha (I'm looking at you, chrome grill)

 

[derekp]

Those steps are really popular right now. We sell the hell out of them. I really like them too. Truck looks good! I really like what you've done with the red and black, they accent well.

 

[Crescent1101]

I want your wheels and steps for my gen3.

 

[RJWNY]

cool build man, good looking truck!

 

[DavidRam]

Hey Cruizer, I came across this and I immediately thought of your truck... it's the Wrangler cousin!

 

[Cruizer]

Hey Cruizer, I came across this and I immediately thought of your truck... it's the Wrangler cousin!

Hmmm....

If I show this to my wife....she will want it....I will get to drive it, lol.

 

[DavidRam]

Hmmm....

If I show this to my wife....she will want it....I will get to drive it, lol.

Lol! Then go ahead and show her!

The similarities are pretty uncanny, right? Are those not the same wheels??

 

[Cruizer]

Yep, same wheels. I just removed my center cap stickers that had Moto Metal in chrome on them.

There's a Jeep that always sits at a Lowe's close to me that is real similar. Black and red. I think it has black and red Jesters though. Same body style though.

My wife wants a truck but I don't want 2 trucks. I think she just wants something lifted, lol.

 

[DavidRam]

Yep, same wheels. I just removed my center cap stickers that had Moto Metal in chrome on them.

There's a Jeep that always sits at a Lowe's close to me that is real similar. Black and red. I think it has black and red Jesters though. Same body style though.

My wife wants a truck but I don't want 2 trucks. I think she just wants something lifted, lol.

I think it would be ******* to have a Jeep and a truck in the family. The truck for hauling, towing and long trips, the Jeep for off-road, top-less fun and week end get-aways!

 

[Cruizer]

I need the 4 door for 3 kids, lol. I drove a couple Jeeps before I bought my truck because I kind of wanted one. But it was tight inside, even the 4 door. Just narrow. And the poor acceleration killed it for me. If I could afford the Hemi conversion on a Jeep, then I might think about it. But that's expensive.

We had a Jeep Commander for a few years. With less the 70k miles it was falling apart and I do all preventative maintenance on my vehicles. That had a Hemi, was a beast in 12" - 14" of snow one year. Just killing me on replacing this and that.

 

[tones2SS]

Love your truck bro.
Every time I see your posts, I sit and stare at your signature photo. One of my favorite/best truck on this site for sure.

 

[NightMares]

I need the 4 door for 3 kids, lol. I drove a couple Jeeps before I bought my truck because I kind of wanted one. But it was tight inside, even the 4 door. Just narrow. And the poor acceleration killed it for me. If I could afford the Hemi conversion on a Jeep, then I might think about it. But that's expensive.

We had a Jeep Commander for a few years. With less the 70k miles it was falling apart and I do all preventative maintenance on my vehicles. That had a Hemi, was a beast in 12" - 14" of snow one year. Just killing me on replacing this and that.

The new Jeeps from 2012 and up are nothing to spit at. Same 3.6 motor as the ram trucks, and they actually move. The old 3.8's in the 2011's and older need to be avoided.

Room wise though, you are correct. We had my boss's jeep one night and my wife and 2 kids in car seats filled it up. No room in the back for anyone else, I wouldn't use one as a family rig. My kids fit better in my 2nd gen quad cab then they do in the back of a JKU.

 

[Padilen]

My KK-08Jeep Liberty actually had more back seat room than my 12 Quad. But way less drivers.

 

[Cruizer]

Love your truck bro.
Every time I see your posts, I sit and stare at your signature photo. One of my favorite/best truck on this site for sure.

Thank you. Means a lot when people appreciate the work.

The new Jeeps from 2012 and up are nothing to spit at. Same 3.6 motor as the ram trucks, and they actually move. The old 3.8's in the 2011's and older need to be avoided.

Room wise though, you are correct. We had my boss's jeep one night and my wife and 2 kids in car seats filled it up. No room in the back for anyone else, I wouldn't use one as a family rig. My kids fit better in my 2nd gen quad cab then they do in the back of a JKU.

My KK-08Jeep Liberty actually had more back seat room than my 12 Quad. But way less drivers.

I have a feeling when it's time to get rid of the wife's Journey, we might go with a newer Durango or a Grand Cherokee. Couple years out though, so who knows, lol.

 

[AFMoulton]

*******' Truck. I got lots of Ideas on here for mine. Awesome work!

 

[Cruizer]

*******' Truck. I got lots of Ideas on here for mine. Awesome work!

Thank you for the kind words.