Which Leveling Kit? New Shocks?

[rjdude3]

Hi, new member here. Just picked up a 2006 Ram 1500 Night Runner 4WD last sunday. I love this thing so far!

So i have been already looking at upgrades and first thing i want to do is level the front end. Looks like there are multiple different kinds and kits. Just wondering what the popular kit is and where to get it. Im looking for just a level look. Im seeing kits for 2" and 2.5", kits with new shock mounts, some require longer shocks, and many different prices. I have looked at summitracing.com and jegs.com so far. What are peoples' thoughts?

 

[quietpeen]

Are you looking for inexpensive? Or are you willing to spend more money for adjustable shocks that members say ride better than stock?

Welcome to rf

 

[Texas Hemi]

Welcome!

Hell Bent Steel is a sponsor on here. They'll have everything you need and for a great price. Check out they're website, they have a great FAQ page that really sold me on their product.

Spoiler alert: No modification to the shocks is necessary unless that is just something that you want to do. If you're just "looking for the leveled look" then it should do fine.

 

[rjdude3]

Right now im on a budget so ill probably get new shocks later. If i can get by with stockers for now, then thats what i want to do. Also i was wondering what do people perfer...2" or 2.5" for a level look?

Can someone send me a link to Hell Bent Steel's website.

 

[quietpeen]

2.5 will definitely get you closer to level, and i would also recommend hell bent steel

 

[Texas Hemi]

Take some measurements from the ground to the top of your fender wells at all 4 tires. The difference between front and back will tell you exactly how much you need to come up to be level. For $79 you won't beat this product.

As for a link, take a look on the right side of your page and all of our sponsors are listed there with links. Or try google lol

 

[NWRQC]

Welcome. A lot of people like the Bilstein 5100's because they ride nice and allow you to adjust up to 2.75". They are a little more costly, but IMO if it's something you are interested in, wait, save up little more money and go that route.
Bilstein 5100 Ride Height Adjustable Series Shocks for Dodge Ram 1500 - Off Road Unlimited <---- random link for pic and description.

http://www.hellbentsteel.com/product/dodge/dodge-ram-leveling-kits.html Hell bent steel link

Also welcome, if you need a hand installing anything let me know, Im just across the highway from you.

 

[rjdude3]

Thanks NWRQC. Those hell bent steel spacers do look nice, and cant beat the price.

 

[GlOcKnRaM]

Go HBS and dont look back lol.

 

[quietpeen]

whichever way you decide remember to get an alignment after lifting the front end