I decided to share my full Readylift SST Experience because it was not easy to find much info on this kit.
After weeks of sleepless nights researching and deciding on which lift kit (vs Rough Country vs level w/ Bilstein 5100's vs Zone) to get, I pulled the trigger on the Readylift SST because it is selling at such a great deal at The Tire Rack
LINK HERE.
I was excited yet very nervous about installing this new lift kit after reading some reviews of the CV boot rubbing when the suspension is at full sag. I realize that this lift places the CV joint at its maximum angle of operating so I am also hoping I don’t get vibration and shuddering when running on the 4 wheel drive high setting.
I purchased it at such a good price and hope I made a good choice.
Subject: 2019 Ram 1500 Classic
Here’s my truck 3 weeks ago in stock form
I was curious about before and after changes of the actual suspension lift so I measured the center of my stock wheel to the apex of my wheel well which was 22 inches at stock height.
Here’s the factory suspension showing stock CV angles on passenger’s side (front view)
Here’s my truck jacked-up to sag the stock suspension down to a maximum of 4 inches. Front view of passenger’s side with stock suspension. CV boot is NOT contacting the lower control arm. The measurement from the center of the wheel to the apex of the wheel well is 26 inches.
Truck jacked-up to sag stock suspension down a maximum of 4 inches. Rear view of passenger’s side with stock suspension. CV boot is NOT contacting the lower control arm. The measurement from the center of the wheel to the apex of the wheel well is 26 inches.
A closer view of the CV boot not rubbing even at full factory suspension sag.
Tony from
Savant Autoworks did all the work and guarantees it for as long as I own my truck.
Here’s my son giving her a bath as soon as I arrived home.
I was ecstatic when I saw what she looked like on my driveway!
Here’s a view of the new CV joint angles from the rear passenger's side
Here's a view from the FRONT of the passenger's side
No rubbing of any rubber boots with the truck on the ground. It drives like stock except I do hear a hint of tire rubbing in full left turn that was resolved by pushing away the plastic in the back of the driver’s side wheel well. No vibrations at 75 MPH on 2WD and 45 MPH on 4WD High.
The measurement from the center of the wheel is now 25.5 inches with the lift (which is a 3.5 inch difference from factory height)
The passenger side at full droop is now 28 inches from the center of the wheel (which is 2 inches more than factory suspension sag).
Here are the CV joint angles at full droop which now shows some contact with the rubber boot
The most concerning part for me would be tearing the boot, having dirt, dust, and grime getting in to grind away at my CV joint. This will limit my ability to do serious 4 wheeling, but still allow me to go to Pismo Beach, camping, fishing, and go on long-distance trips with the kids in comfort, which is perfect for my needs.
Finally, the last concern I have is what appears to be a positive camber that my new (and expensive) tires sit. Tony at Savant Autoworks will recheck alignment in a week when everything settles.
I'm wondering if anyone else has had this same result. I will replace struts and shocks with Bilstein's when they wear out but couldn't be happier with the ride from the factory struts.
I plan on keeping this truck for as long as I had my 2006 and hope I didn't just shorten its life expectancy.