This is my truck and I want to level the front end. On the window sticker it says Ride Height Raised but as you can tell it is not level. It is a 2022 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. What do you recommend And what will it do to my MPG? Can you add program to get better MPG? View attachment 145361
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Raised ride height is the seats...not the body. I have the same thing in my Ram. I'm about to do the leveling kit on mine and I'm thinking either Bilstein 5100 or Rough country. The rough country struts come with new coils. In your case...I'd go with the Bilstein’s. Your truck is new so it won't need new coils. You might lose 1 mpg on the highway honestly, maybe 2 at the most depending on how you drive.

 

Thanks for the clarification on what the ride height means. Has anyone used a programmer on there ECODIESEL to get better MPG?

 

you will never recoup the cost of a tuner to bennifit from the slightly better fuel econ

 

So you saying it’s not worth leveling or getting a tuner?

 

Leveling is purely a personal appearance choice (unless you are actually looking for ground clearance/entry angle for off-roading).

Tuner is a another personal choice and, depending on the laws where you live, will determine the level of effort needed to ensure you conform to regulations or conceal your modification if you plan to keep it long enough and have to get it tested (smog, etc.).

Even if you plan on getting rid of it before that you will most likely void any engine warranty the moment you install it so take that into account also. Diesels are not cheap to fix and you will be cancelling out the next 3 years of free repairs by using a tuner and any issues that they can contribute to a modified engine.

Just my .02

 

Thanks for the good information. I figured it voided the warranty but wasn’t for sure. I definitely don’t want to void the warranty

 

To level the much heavier diesel half ton, I'd recommend Bilstein 6112 coilovers.

Tuning a smoker requires a lot of research from a reliability/warranty/emissions and realistic performance goals standpoint.

 

Why do you recommend Bilstein 6112 coilovers over a Rough Country? Just curious

 

The 6112 have an additional groove machined in for more preload specifically for the 3.0 diesel, the weight of the engine may be similar but supporting components/plumbing are far from an N/A 5.7 @ 500#. Although adding in the useless E-torque system on newer models probably makes them much closer.

Rough Country is no comparison to ride quality and longevity. Ride quality is subjective, but switching from Ram's plush OEM damper/spring setup to rough country is well, teeth chattering IMO.

 

That may be so but the 6112s are definitely stiffer. That's why they reccomend them for high speed off road driving. And keep in mind I'm not talking about the Rough Country spacers, I'm talking about the loaded strut kit. Big difference. I do agree that Bilstein is a overall better option, but for me with 50k miles on my coils...it makes sense to get the RC which includes new ones.

 

The 5.7L V-8 is about the same as the 3.0L V-6 diesel. The heavier comparable weight is offset due to the smaller displacement (engine size) of the ED making them pretty close on the scale.

The weight difference is for the "big boys". When you jump from a 5.7L block to 6.7L cast iron monster with all the add-ons (turbo, IC, larger fluid capacities, EGR, etc.) then the weight really jumps up. My old 7.3L diesel long block weighed 1000 lbs dry compared to the ~500 lbs or so for the HEMI and ED.

 

Curious why bilstein jacks up the spring preload in the front so much more on the diesel configuration when it weighs nearly the same as the 5.7 hemi?

Center of mass location in relationship to the subframe. Wondering what the feedback is on the ED forum in regards to front leveling options...

 

Curious why bilstein jacks up the spring preload in the front so much more on the diesel configuration when it weighs nearly the same as the 5.7 hemi?

Center of mass location in relationship to the subframe. Wondering what the feedback is on the ED forum in regards to front leveling options...

Location of mass would make sense.

 

I installed the Bilstein 6112 leveling kit. It is very well made. I set it at 2.4" and the cv axles are not at an extreme angle. The guy who did my alignment after I installed the kit said there was plenty of adjustment left in the suspension. I also installed the Bilstein rear shocks as well. The ride is superb. I don't have any experience with RC. My son installed a RC lift kit with front coil springs on his 2nd gen 1500 and there was several things he had to do to make it work after he installed the kit. It also rode very stiff. If you are concerned about your coils sagging from age, just get a new set and go with the Bilstein kit. I had a modified Jeep TJ that I put Rancho shocks on and after 2 years I put Bilstein shocks on it and it had a much better ride. Go with the best quality you can afford the first time, rather than pay twice.

 

This is my truck and I want to level the front end. On the window sticker it says Ride Height Raised but as you can tell it is not level. It is a 2022 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. What do you recommend And what will it do to my MPG? Can you add program to get better MPG? View attachment 145361
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I'll tell you right now if you put a leveling kit on it your handling will be a bit squirrel especially if you tow a trailer with some weight. I did it to My 2022 longhorn limited and I will b taking it off.

 

What leveling kit did you use?

 

Can't remember, but these trucks are designed by engineers with a pitch forward when you level it out it throws off the control a bit, but I will say mine looks BADASS

 

Usually when a proper leveling kit is installed, the handling should be better as it helps balance the overall weight more when not towing or doing heavy hauling. If you use something like spacer pucks then of course the handling and ride will suck beyond belief. Quality strut leveling kit is the only way to level a vehicle.

 

Raised Ride Height has nothing to do with the seats. There are (at least) 2 options: XZMP ‘Standard Ride Height’ and XZNP ‘Raised Ride Height’, with an approximate +1” lift at all 4 corners. Ram achieves this lift by installing taller coil springs on XZNP truck . I had my 2010 ram side by side with my 2013 with the raised fide height and the 13 was 1 inch taller in the front. I didn't check the back, They both had the factory 20 inch wheels and tires.

 

Although I don't doubt you...I'm willing to admit I'm wrong...explain this to me...
Ram has no record of anything called "XZMP or XZNP" I already checked. I don't know where you got those random letters from...can you please provide the official link that explains those?
Also...my bighorn (with raised ride height) and my buddy's bighorn are the exact same height but my seats are higher up at their lowest setting than his...?

 

raised ride height is for...