DRkNESS
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- 2019
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- 5.7 HEMI
^^^. I have to say I loved how you originally were, but this sir has knocked it out the box in a great way.
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Silly question but how hard would it be to swap to 4.56 gears ?
My Ram Night with BDS Lifted on 37's
Well guys after months of deliberation, researching parts/lifts/tires/wheels and seeing all the nice setups people have here, I finally decided to lift mine. Just like others here, I went back-n-forth between leveled, 4" or 6", 35's or 37's etc. I have 3.92 gears and decided to just go for it and have the BDS 6" installed with Bilstein 6112 front struts @ 2.60" and the 5" rear coils with Bilstein rear shocks. I dropped the truck off 10/09 and picked it up Friday the 13th. Driving home I was surprised at how well it rides, its so smooth I couldn't believe it. You feel bumps in the roads but it just glides over them like there nothing, kinda hard to explain but I'm very happy with ride comfort.
Fender measurements:
Before: Front 36.75 and Rear 39.5 (2.75 rake)
After: Front and Rear both at 46.25
Parts List:
1. BDS Suspension Lift 6” front with optional 5” rear coils P/N 671H.
2. Zone Offroad Heavy Duty Upper Control Arm kit P/N D2301.
3. Bilstein 6112 60MM front struts with coils set @ 2.60” P/N 47-242548.
4. Bilstein 5100 46MM rear shocks P/N 33-185569 w/superlift 77-80038.
5. KMC XD-832 Wheels 20X9 -12mm offset 5x139.7 Hubcentric Satin Black
6. Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 37X12.50R20 P/N 33337 (76.7 LBS).
I don't have any nice offroad pics or scenic background photos yet, just a few driveway shots but here it is anyway
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Well it’s been 2 years since I had my 6" BDS lift installed and I am still very satisfied with it. I haven't had one single issue, no noises, no rust on the components, no alignment issues or anything, its been a great kit.
Over the 2 years I have added a few upgrades and in 03/2019 I lowered it some and changed the tire/wheel setup.
Changes highlighted in red below
Ground to Fender measurements:
Current: Front 43.75 and Rear 44.50 (0.75 rake)
Parts List:
1. BDS Suspension Lift 6” front with optional 3” rear coils P/N 671H (preload spacer never installed).
2. OEM Upper Control Arms.
3. Bilstein 6112 60MM front struts with coils set @ 0.00” P/N 47-242548.
4. Fox 2.0 Performance Rear Shocks P/N 98224758.
5. Fuel D670 Wheels 20X10 -18mm offset 5x139.7 Hubcentric Matte Black
6. Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires LT325/60R20 P/N 217440 (69.8 LBS).
7. Core4x4 Tier 3 Adjustable Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms and Panhard bar.
8. Hellwig Rear Swaybar P/N 7709.
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Those tires are nice and damn, your truck looks as good as it did the day you lifted it.We’ll guys it’s been 5 years to the day that I lifted my truck and it’s still doing great with zero issues, so glad I went with the BDS lift. The ridge grapplers wore out so I thought I would give the Recon grapplers a try in the same 325/60R20, so far I like them.
We’ll guys it’s been 5 years to the day that I lifted my truck and it’s still doing great with zero issues, so glad I went with the BDS lift. The ridge grapplers wore out so I thought I would give the Recon grapplers a try in the same 325/60R20, so far I like them.
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Silly question but how hard would it be to swap to 4.56 gears ?
Your truck was and still is a go to for my research on building my truck. Absolutely stunning build.
What gearing did you run with the 37's?
Was there a noticeable difference going from 37's to 35's ?
Also great to hear you are not having issues with your lift. I'm about 18 months in for my lift and the truck puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. The only problem I'm having with it is the wife likes driving it as much as I do.
Those tires are nice and damn, your truck looks as good as it did the day you lifted it.
Glad to see you back brother it’s been some yearsThanks I appreciate it.
Glad to see you back brother it’s been some years