trying to lift 2014 Ram

[jetsfan68]

have a 2014 Ram 1500 4x4- love truck but would like another 2" of ground clearance. Is there an inexpensive easier way to lift truck without taking the front end apart?

 

[crazykid1994]

there is no way to lift anything without taking the front end apart. You need new struts that are leveling struts. Bilstein or eibach will be your budget set and fox 2.0 would be your upper price set of stock replacement leveling struts. The fox 2.0 are already assembled. @Nick@GotExhaust is a forum vendor. He’s got decent prices and is very knowledgeable and will be able to help you decide your best route to take

 

[TotallyHucked]

As stated above, you have to take the front end apart no matter what. Do yourself a favor and get leveling struts, not just the spacers. They chew up the upper mounts and make noise. My truck has some 2" spacers (PO installed them) and it squeaks all the time, I'll be installing Bilstein's soon set to 2.8" with new upper control arms.

 

[Socalramfan]

Exactly what’s been written above from both members.

and don’t forget…… you get what you pay for in that realm

 

[TotallyHucked]

Agreed, suspension and brakes are 2 things to not cheap out on

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Leveling struts are the way to go. Lowest cost option that is still quality is either Eibach or Bilstein 5100 adjustable struts. Don't forget you will also need an alignment afterwards.

Message me if you would like a quote and some details.

 

[jetsfan68]

thanks- if i just upgraded my tires to 285/55 R20 will that make the truck sit higher?

 

[crazykid1994]

Are your stock tires 275/60r20? The 275/60r20 stock are 33” tall. A 285/55r20 is only 32.3” tall so it’s actually a shorter than stock tire.

 

[XXRJXX]

Honestly, did a 6in bds lift on the weekend, me and 2 friends, if you have a 2014 like i do i would suggest spraying down all the bolts with some good penetrating oil for weeks and weeks before you attempt anything, had to torch and saw off every bolt on the front end, made for a very long weekend