I consistently see almost everyday a new thread of people asking for pictures of Rough Country Lifts on the 2009-2012 Rams with tire size, wheels, bilsteins etc. I know there are a lot of lift threads out there but it can be annoying having to search multiple threads to find a RCX lift on bilsteins. I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread with Rough Country Lifts. Hopefully this will help others wondering what size tires, bilsteins, etc to go with.
Please include:
Year/Model
Lift Size
Bilstein: Yes-Size/No
Body Lift: Yes-Size/No
Tire Size
Wheel Size
Pros/Cons
Any other suspension add-ons
2012 Ram Crew Cab Laramie
6" Rough Country Lift
No Bilisteins
No Body Lift
37"x12.5" Nitto Trail Grapplers
962 Motometal Wheels
See sig for other mods!
What gear ratio does your truck have?
I'm getting my 6" lift put on next week and have decided on 35x12.5x20 tires due to the fact that I was concerned with putting the 37s on due to fitment issues as well as my truck has the 3.21 8 speed so I didn't know if the 37" tires would be too much....
Saving me a spot
6" + 1.4" bilstiens and 37s
6" + 2.8" bilstiens and 37s
6" + 2.8" bilstiens + 3" PA body and 37s
6" + 1.4" bilstiens + 3" PA body and 37s
I assume that is why we have some time in the shop the 9th of Feb Blake? Aside from your expertise in assisting me with my Bilstein install.... Pics will be up both before and after the install. Saving my spot as well.
hey man I was looking into getting a rcx 6 lift for my 2014 dodge ram 1500 4x4. any pros or cons I should be aware of vs. the pro comp 6 lift
? thanks bro
Yes sir!
But thats my winter wheels.....LOL
BUTTT.....Im loving the gears and 35's and the MPG's
So, I will probably stay at these tire size but I am undecided on 18x10 Moto Metal 962 rims or 20x10 Fuel Nutz rims for summer
I have been doing some research, and think in the next couple months I'll be pulling the trigger on purchasing a RCX 6" with 37x12.5x18 for my 2007 dodge 1500.... But I am not entirely sure the 4.7L can handle it.
Might I ask roughly how much this set up ran you ball park, that is if it's not to personal. If you know any good places to order Tire/wheel combinations, it would be much appreciated. I am trying to stay in the $3000 range.
If you are installing the lift yourself that budget is very tight.
6" lift is $1400
Tires is $1500
Rims - ranges in $$
Installation - $500-$1000 for the lift kit
Perfect thread keep it going. Would like to see some 4" lifts. Trying to decide here. Whats the roof height on 6" w/ 2.1Bils and 37s. Has to fit in my garage.
So on top of the planned 6" RCX lift, they will add even more. I knew people used them as leveling kits but didn't know they could add additional lift. How did you lift the rear to level it out?
I have barely touched the truck since the lift. I have to take it to Idaho to get the gears done and with work I hopping for middle of summer now to do it.
Nice rides :smiley_thumbs_up:! 2011 dodge ram w 6"rcx suspension lift. 35" Hercules trail digger m/t's. 1/4 '' wheel spacers. Anyone install steering stabalizers on their rcx lifts? I know bds and pro comp have their main suspension cross member pre drilled. I ordered a bds stabalizer and hardware and was going to drill for bracket bolts.
Rack and pinion I find even more sensitive with larger tires , especially mt terrain tires. Would like to have a firmer steer and less vibration transfering threw the steering column. Thanks, Ill post my opinions after installing.
Installed the bds steering stabilizer tonight. Re balanced my tires and they all zero out. without any additional weight. Anyone looking for less vibration from mudders and a tighter steer. I would Definatly recommend a s/s install. I noticed a great improvement! Cheers!
I will get you pics up. After taking a measure of the stabalizer fully extended and collapsed. The bds universal bracket was installed center of the rcx drop suspension cross member. Yes drill 2 holes 3" apart. Very easy and well worth the effort.