I have a 2004 Ram 1500 QCSB 4x4. I want to put a leveling kit on and new shocks. I'm thinking about Ready lift or Tuff Country. Any good leveling kits besides these? Also is it better to get 2" or 2.5", i've heard of transfer case problems with the 2.5". Also what shocks do I need. I was thinking Rancho (don't want to shell out the cash for the Bilsteins) but when I look at the ranchos it says with 0" lift?

 

http://roughcountry.com/dodge_4wd_02...eling_kit.html

nuff said, lol

 

any others?

 

any others?

 

You dont need the kit. Just crank the torsion bars. Most will tell you that they needed new shocks. Use use the search button and you will find all the answers you need.

 

dont get the tuff country... its terrible. I gained 2 inches. but it is no where near level.

 

Question for everyone. This has me stumped i got a 05 ram crewcab, i put the 2.5 readylift kit on it which is a nice kit. I went and picked the truck up from the mechanics and i got on the highway and the front end bounced horribly so i got the procom es 9000 shocks. few days later i look at the boots on both sides goin into the wheels ( i think its the hubs on the wheels but not sure) anway they both have a ton of grease sprayed everywhere. What is the prob? i'm stumped

 

To the OP:
The Ready Lift keys are good keys AND are adjustable at either 1.5 or 2" of lift. The lower the amount of lift you can live with, the easier it is on your CVs and other front end components.
I don't think Rancho "lists" a shock for only 2" of lift, but I believe the model listed for a full size Furd Van is exactly 2" taller than stock. I have the Rancho 9000Xs and love them! I think they run a very close second to the Bilstein 5100s for a lifted 4x4.



05HemiRam345:
They tore your CV boots putting the level kit on OR the 2.5" is just too high and is extending the CVs at too high an angle causing the boots to tear loose.

YOU CANNOT OVERDO A LEVEL ON A IFS TRUCK! You must always be aware of the angle of the CV shaft! A good shop should have never let you walk out of there with torn boots or at an angle that would risk a boot tear.

Hopefully, you don't already have enough sand, dirt, gravel, etc. from the road in them, but even with just with all the lubrication coming out, you are probably looking at new half shafts. If you take it back and they simply grease them and apply new boots, listen very carefully for a grind! If they have debris in there that is grinding away, you will end up with irreparable damage.

You are much better off with a 1.5" level and IMPO 2" is the max! After dealing with the CV boot issue, you should back the key bolts off of those 2.5" keys to where the CV angles are much closer to stock. You will still have a slight rake, but nowhere near the stock rake...

 

u can get away with sliding the boot outwards. this happen to me with my Supermaxx adjustable keys when i went to 2.5" all you need is new metal straps... cut the old ones, slide back and put new grease in then slide it all the way out and install new strapping.

 

I can't speak to long term results but I just had installed my 2.5" level two days ago. Left the shop took er for a 10 mile cruise, backroad and highway, so far so good. Have since then put prol 200 miles on em and all is well so far. Only drawback so far is that the windstream over my rear view mirror, now causes a little whistle that can be heard with the window down. I'm happy so far...much better stance.