Questions regarding RC 3.5 lift for 2019 Ram 1500

[Gpaint]

Hi everyone! I have been reading everything related to lifts for a couple days and I am impressed with the knowledge here. I wish i had found this place first before buying some things but I haven't had anything installed yet.

Here's my situation. 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie on factory 22in wheels with only 24k miles. This is my new work truck for my painting business. It will get a nice wrap and be my rolling billboard in town. I want to bring it up a little bit to give it some stance. It will only be seeing city and highway roads for the most part.

I bought wheels, tires, and suspension from custom offsets. 35x12.5R20 Ridge Grapplers and Fuel Vapor 20x10 -18 wheels. I bought a 3.5 rough country lift (sku 31471) with strut upgrade and rear shock upgrade. My concern is that it is bringing the front up 3.5in and only 1in in the back. I don't haul super heavy loads but there's consistently gear in the back and I'm very worried I'm going to squat. I have looked everywhere and can't find good examples of what to do. I ordered the 2in rear tophat spacer from Readylift thinking perhaps that can replace the 1in one from Rough Country and then I'm good to go. After reading a lot on here I am less sure of my plan now. Is there a better way to maintain an inch of rake?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Gpaint]

I figure I might as well update my thread as things change so nobody wastes thier time on advise that doesn't matter anymore.

Tires and wheels arrived today from custom offsets. I am officially excited now! Pictures and all my research didn't prepare me for seeing a 35in tire with a 20in wheel. They're a lot bigger (and heavier) than I imagined and I love it lol. The Fuel wheels come with hub centric rings so that alleviated one of my concerns.

I called around trying to find a shop for installation for when I'm sure what I'm doing in the lift. Nobody in my area specializes in this unfortunately. Only one shop that is more known for audio says they can but I must buy lift from them only and return the one I have or they can't warranty thier work. That's got to be BS. Found another shop that is well known for quality work and spoke with the mechanic and he said he doesn't normally do lifts but regularly works on suspension repairs and everything else and stated he would be happy to do it. I really don't want to drive 2hrs for a specialist shop in Minneapolis if I can help it. It doesn't seem like a difficult kit at all but I'm not excited at the idea of buying a large amount of tools for DIY vs paying a professional.

Returning the kit will lose me 20% of what I paid and I don't like that. So I think the RC kit needs to stay for now. I can buy a better one after summer season if needed.

So I'm down to RC 1" rear spacer, readylift 2" rear spacer, or a new spring coil? I don't know enough of what I'm doing to know what coil I could use if that's a better idea.

 

[DILLIGAF]

That RC lift isnt an actual lift. So its super easy do do yourself.

Its not like your changing spindles or putting in drop brackets, thats not hard either you just need more tools.

That kit isnt even a 6 beer job ! Just tackle it yourself.

 

[Gpaint]

That RC lift isnt an actual lift. So its super easy do do yourself.

Its not like your changing spindles or putting in drop brackets, thats not hard either you just need more tools.

That kit isnt even a 6 beer job ! Just tackle it yourself.

I'm open to the idea. I've watched a few install videos and it doesn't seem hard at all. It's more of a logistics thing for me. I have enough tools to build a house but not a single automotive tool. It's embarrassing at this point I don't have any lol I do want to get into learning it all but the cost of getting what I need to do it seems higher than the install cost but I could be very very wrong there.

Torque wrench and bits
Jacks (not sure how many or type or size)
Breaker bar i think it's called?
I have the impact drill minus the correct bits.
?

I think the rear part of the lift install is what I understand the least. I would need to drop the Axle on both sides so two jacks needed? But how high and do I just drop it to the ground. I know I just need to get the spring out to do the kit. I don't know. You're right though but I suppose I tend to outsource anything automotive rather than invest in even more tools.

 

[Wirerat]

I think the rear part of the lift install is what I understand the least. I would need to drop the Axle on both sides so two jacks needed? But how high and do I just drop it to the ground. I know I just need to get the spring out to do the kit. I don't know. You're right though but I suppose I tend to outsource anything automotive rather than invest in even more tools.

A floor jack + two jack stands can do the rear.

You just use the floor jack to put the jack stands on frame in front of each rear wheel. Remove wheels. Then move floor jack to under the rear end housing. After removing the sway bar end, shocks and stabilizer bar bolts you simply lower the floor jack all the way down slowly.

The springs un seat. When putting in the springs + blocks you may have to get a buddy to push down on each side.

The rear is very simple compared to the front.

 

[drod327]

Did you ever give it a go?