Rough Country front coil overs 2" lift N3 performance. Anyone install?

[Ram7081]

UPDATE: Installed.
Anyone install these? Rep said they lift it 2" and their linear shocks. Anyone try these?
https://www.roughcountry.com/dodge-leveling-struts-500028.html?find=2016-dodge-ram-1500-4wd-567001

 

[MudderRam]

Yes. I did about two months ago. I chose the RCs over Bilstein because you need to reuse the coils, requiring spring compressors with the 5100s. It was a pretty straight forward installation. I got the advertised lift and the ride is same as stock. For the price it is hard to beat the RCS being that they are already preloaded with the coils.

 

[Ram7081]

Yes. I did about two months ago. I chose the RCs over Bilstein because you need to reuse the coils, requiring spring compressors with the 5100s. It was a pretty straight forward installation. I got the advertised lift and the ride is same as stock. For the price it is hard to beat the RCS being that they are already preloaded with the coils.

Thanks for the response.
I've ran ICON, Bils, Eibach, and wasn't happy. I put Fox in the rear and their great. But hate spending Fox prices for the coil overs. lol. I learned I like a linear ride (softer more factory ride) and not a digressive ride (firm like the bils).
How is the ride around town (pot holes and speed bumps) and on the highway?

 

[MudderRam]

Thanks for the response.
I've ran ICON, Bils, Eibach, and wasn't happy. I put Fox in the rear and their great. But hate spending Fox prices for the coil overs. lol. I learned I like a linear ride (softer more factory ride) and not a digressive ride (firm like the bils).
How is the ride around town (pot holes and speed bumps) and on the highway?

Honestly, I can't tell the difference between oem and the RCs.

 

[Ram7081]

Honestly, I can't tell the difference between oem and the RCs.

Is that good or bad? lol
I think linear tends to be more oem.

 

[MudderRam]

Is that good or bad? lol
I think linear tends to be more oem.

I think it is good. On second thought it might be a little stiffer. Ride is controlled and bumps are absorbed nicely.

 

[misfit77]

I went with rancho easy lift due to the fear of upper ball joint issues. So far my cheap ass is happy.

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[Ram7081]

I went with rancho easy lift due to the fear of upper ball joint issues. So far my cheap ass is happy.

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Sounds good.

 

[Ram7081]

I think it is good. In second thought it might be a little stiffer. Ride is controlled and bumps are absorbed nicely.

I ordered them.

 

[MudderRam]

I ordered them.

Nice. Good luck with the installation. Don't forget to disconnect the lower sway bar link nut and remove it. Otherwise it will be very hard to remove and install the strut. You will need to remove the brake calipers but not the rotors. Once you get in place do not tighten any of the upper strur mount bolts or it will be hard to align the lower bolt to thy lower control arm.

 

[Ram7081]

Nice. Good luck with the installation. Don't forget to disconnect the lower sway bar link nut and remove it. Otherwise it will be very hard to remove and install the strut. You will need to remove the brake calipers but not the rotors. Once you get in place do not tighten any of the upper strur mount bolts or it will be hard to align the lower bolt to thy lower control arm.

Due to my age and disabilities. Ill have it done. Local shop wants $240.

Thanks for all your help. I appreciate it.

 

[hodge-xj]

Due to my age and disabilities. Ill have it done. Local shop wants $240.

Thanks for all your help. I appreciate it.

So you're removing your icons or did you already take them off?

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[Ram7081]

So you're removing your icons or did you already take them off?

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Haven't yet. Waiting for new coil overs to come in.

 

[NOV87]

I installed those a little while ago. So far, I have been pretty happy with them.
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/rough-country-2-coilovers-installed.160920/

 

[Ram7081]

I installed those a little while ago. So far, I have been pretty happy with them.
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/rough-country-2-coilovers-installed.160920/

Perfect. I replied to your link with some questions. Thank you.

 

[Ram7081]

RC coil overs shipped. Ill keep everyone posted.

 

[hodge-xj]

RC coil overs shipped. Ill keep everyone posted.

Hopefully these give you what you're after!

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[Ram7081]

Hopefully these give you what you're after!

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Me too. S*** is getting old. lol
My take on it is, it seems all aftermarket shocks last like 40k miles. So, in the end its about the ride. The rear shocks, I got the cheap Fox and I am happy now. Went on an extended drive and was happy with rear (only after Claytons installed). Thanks for the support shock group. lol

 

[Ram7081]

Arrived on Sunday oddly enough.

 

[hodge-xj]

Let's see some more pics. I'm interested in the cheaper and quick options as a back up set!

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