3rd Gen RAM general discussion/NON-tech This section is for general discussions about your 3rd gen RAM. Non tech related RAM threads belong here.

6 inch suspension lift help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:59 PM
  #1  
RedRobin's Avatar
RedRobin
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Default 6 inch suspension lift help!

would this truck with these tires look okay with a 6' suspension lift? they are 35' firestone destinations...it has a leveling kit on there already
6 inch suspension lift help!-72216_173739905970549_100000036226809_637828_961605_n.jpg
 

Last edited by RedRobin; Jan 20, 2011 at 10:07 PM. Reason: forgot some key info
Reply
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:29 PM
  #2  
olyelr's Avatar
olyelr
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,032
Likes: 1
From: Elk Rapids, MI
Default

Well, obviously this is a personal preference question... so you will get mixed reviews.

But, since you are asking for my opinion, I will give it to you. Yes.
 
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2011 | 01:11 AM
  #3  
Matt99's Avatar
Matt99
Champion
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,210
Likes: 0
From: Shreveport, LA
Default

yea i think itll look good. 35s will look kinda small with another 6in I think, a 3in suspension or body lift would be better as far as keeping the tires
 
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2011 | 02:40 AM
  #4  
terracedean's Avatar
terracedean
Rookie
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
From: Terrace B.C
Default

Ya theyd look like they do now but with your truck higher...... soo i think theyd look small and ud usally go with something a little bigger and aggreassive, but even if u got some nice agressive 35's it would look good, i think the key for tires to look good is tread going over the side of the tire(side lugs) here are the ones thats are real popular on the market right now
http://s1109.photobucket.com/albums/...mudterrain.jpg
.
http://s1109.photobucket.com/albums/...mpxterrain.jpg
.
http://s1109.photobucket.com/albums/...udgrappler.jpg
.
http://s1109.photobucket.com/albums/...rent=kuhmo.jpg
 
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2011 | 06:31 AM
  #5  
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
Administrator
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 21
From: South Georgia/East Florida
Default

Don't ever combine a level kit with a suspension lift, you will blow your CV axles. Too much angle. Either pull the level kit and install a suspension lift or keep the level and add a body lift...
 
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2011 | 07:57 AM
  #6  
weedahoe's Avatar
weedahoe
Hall Of Fame
Hall of Fame Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,168
Likes: 23
From: South GA
Default

Maybe just a body lift then so you can keep it level and go with those 35. You got my vote for it.
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:12 PM
  #7  
RedRobin's Avatar
RedRobin
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Default

im not gunna keep the level kit on there with the 6'. it woud just be the 6' suspension lift
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:29 PM
  #8  
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
Administrator
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 21
From: South Georgia/East Florida
Default

You'll be fine then, just try to pick a kit that says they keep the CVs at close to stock angles...
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:30 PM
  #9  
08ramconvict's Avatar
08ramconvict
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: New Baltimore, MI
Default

6" lift with 35 Nitto Trail Grapplers. AND I have the Bilstein 5100's on the front and they are at the second to last option for increasing height. I called BDS and they said dont go over an extra inch of lift. So you can put a small level kit on there. My CV angles are in no danger. It doesnt appear I can upload pics for some reason. I have a ton
 

Last edited by 08ramconvict; Jan 23, 2011 at 05:34 PM. Reason: added to post
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 07:55 PM
  #10  
Boo Radley's Avatar
Boo Radley
Professional
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Alabama
Default

Originally Posted by 08ramconvict
6" lift with 35 Nitto Trail Grapplers. AND I have the Bilstein 5100's on the front and they are at the second to last option for increasing height. I called BDS and they said dont go over an extra inch of lift. So you can put a small level kit on there. My CV angles are in no danger. It doesnt appear I can upload pics for some reason. I have a ton
there is no lift maker i know of who will say it's ok to have a level kit on with their kit. i work at a dodge dealership and by now i've installed just about every kit out there.
your cv's are out of spec angle with just the 6" suspension kit on the truck, so there is no way they are not running at too severe of an angle with a level kit on there to.
i mean it'll go on, but unless you are a total pavement queen or are running after market high angle cv's then you are asking for issues.
you can combine a body and a suspension lift but you can't run two body lifts or two suspension lifts safely.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:19 PM.