Hey guys i have a 2012 ram 1500 outdoorsman crew cab, and now looking at the possibility of lifting or leveling it. I have been debating this for the last couple of weeks, I have read horror stories about the"death wobble" and my local dealer garage has stopped even installing the Mopar level due to wobble issues in 4 wheel drive. Also some what concerned about CV joint stress with a level kit but apparently a lift kit does not cause the wear. Any advise would be great or personal experiences and products that you own. Thanks.
I went through that same process when mine was brand spankin new! The wobble scared me so I went directly to a lift. Kinda wish I would have done a level just to do it in stages but it wouldnt been a waste of $$ in the long run.
Go ahead and grab a 6" lift as their barely taller than 4" lifts and only $100 more....
Agreed. Once I finally decided to do mine I couldnt be happier.. I installed my lift with around 5k miles on it. Still has under 10k. Couldnt be happier. For reviews, opinions, etc, look at the build thread.
You have to find what fits your personal taste and budget.
I've had leveled trucs in the past and have not wanted to pursue it further. Many 4th Gen owners here have leveled trucks that look amazing!
I leveled truck done the correct way, sitting on some nice shoes with aggressive wraps look awesome! Also, a leveled truck with the right combo of wheels and tires will 'appear' lifted. Very few people thought my previous ride was leveled; pretty much all thought it was lifted.
Done properly, a leveled truck will not present issues.
For the most part, lifted trucks do not appeal to me as there's a very fine line between 'just right' and 'overkill' IMHO..... and I've seen FAR more of the latter. This is a very subjective field and is really dependent on the owner's preferences as there is nothing set in stone.
I know exactly what you mean about people thinking lifted when in fact only leveled. This picture of my truck shows well what im talking about. PERSONALLY when i look at this pic i think lifted, it looks good. Still want a 3" BL tho
Thanks for the advise guys, I was looking to achieve just a small lift as to put larger tires on. A leveling kit such as the listen 5100's seem to be the choice of many. I am still a little weary about the dealer not covering "damage" caused by a leveling kit or lift kit. Also has anyone tried the rough country level kit? There is someone local to me who does install them.
I'm torn as well, I purchased my 2013 last week and bought extended warranty, bumper to bumper for 7 yrs / 140,000kms.
After joining this forum and seeing the look of leveled Rams i'm convinced I need to give it a shot. I'm going to put on a 2" Front lift and if it causes vibration, well that sucks but i'm only out about $100 and an afternoon of my time doing the install.
I just don't want to cause issues and have my warranty voided which I paid for!
Installing a lift or leveling kit does not void your warranty but any trouble that they link to your suspension or CV joints or steering will not be covered.
if you really just wanna level go for bilstiens at 1.7 (max for trx i think)..and toss on a 1.25 or 1.5" body lift...i have my bills maxed with the 1.25 for a 4" lift but i get the wobble in 4wd....now im throwing a 6" on top of that but im dropping my bills back to 2.1 for a total of about 9.25" of lift on paper.me like other have worked up the ladder...but i dont mind cause im still useing everything to this point..and dont talk to fast you'll be broke in no time hahaha...the man who doest like lifted trucks had his at 11" of lift lol
But the Bilsteins setting is 1.4 as there is no 1.7
But you should definitely buy for growth or to stay put.
Spacers to level are for members who are on a tight budget, but I would save another month to get the Bilsteins.
1.4 MY bad haha...the ride improvement is worth it alone...i had both of mine shipped tyo my door for 245 i think....my buddy spent 400 at the stealership for a 2" level and install...i laughed at him
You are traveling down a dangerous road here, it can only lead to the end result....LIFT IT! I put on a level kit and 285's for a couple years, but I couldn't take it anymore and just put on a 6 inch and 35's. Should have done it from day one. It rides better than a level kit and looks great. Just admit it, you need to get a lift
suppose to be here on tuesday... with a 0 offset rim you could probably get 35's without a level...look at tim he has 37's with just a level and defied physics haha
got noone left in bowmanville....loved it there tho ...its 730 and still no delivery ...and says my 6 packages are broken up some arnt due until to morrow and says only one box on the truck for delivery:4-dontknow: :doh: