2019 RAM 1500 LEVELING KIT INSTALL! (2.5" MOTO FAB LEVELING KIT) MUCH NEEDED!
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- I installed a Moto Fab 2.5" Leveling kit on my new 5th Gen 2019 RAM 1500 Big Horn Sport. This kit isn't made for 5th Gen Rams, but it works just fine. No Modifications needed for this kit to work on the new trucks. 10/10 Recommend. Make sure you browse the channel and subscribe, as always, thanks for watching!
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To anyone who is going to install this on their truck, regardless of truck year - make sure you get lock-tite for the bolts that come with the spacers. When you go to tighten down the nuts on the spacer bolts without the locktite, it'll just back the bolts out. Locktite fixed the problem. My truck (2019 big horn) came out just like the one in the video. I love it. Ride quality still feels the same like stock.
I wish I would have tried this out. The 2” Rough Country was a pain in the ass and it changes the ride due to the nature of the lift (pre-load spacers) keep us posted on your luck with the alignment. I have 4000 miles on my 2” and the tires are cupping. Awesome job!
Great video man! One thing I do differently when undoing the upper ball joint, I loosen the nut off until about the last 2-4 threads, and hit the knuckle with my plastic mallet to brake the ballpoint free. Makes chances of destroying the ballpoint boot almost 0. But definitely a very instructive video!
Wish I would have read this comment before trying to install it. Can you replace just the boot? If so do you know the part number? If not, do I just need to replace the whole UCA?
Great videos....I did the same level with KO2's on my 2019 Ram this week. Best mod I've done so far. I wish I didn't wait 8 months to do it.
Have you had any issue with it since then ?
I just installed the leveling kit on my 2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn, the video was great, i watched it about 20 times before i started the install. I just wish you had shown in the video the re-install, what a work out that was, but i got it done and back together, now i can't find anyone in my area that will align the truck, they all say they don't have the software for the 2019!
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I purchased my now former ‘21 Ram 1500 Night Edition 4x4 in late 2020. Installed 2.5” level kit as well with 295/55R20 AT tires. Looked so wicked. All my fellow Ram buddy’s along with Chevy and Ford owners gave me nothing but praise on how my Ram looked as well as the color it was which was Granite metallic. I kept the same stock rims and it still looked sharp. Wish I could post a pic of what it looked like. I so happened to sell it this past week. I couldn’t pass up the offer I was given. I look forward to buying another Ram maybe this next time will be 2500 HD Cummins. Liked your vid dude and keep up the good work.
I have the same ‘21 night edition.. color and all. Im planning to get 2.5” level soon! I wish you could post a pic is it!
Great Video! Good job! I just purchased a 2019 1500 and also was having a problem finding a 2.5. Thanks for sharing!
Thank You!
@@DOOWORKPRODUCTIONS Great video man !! How many miles on the level kit now and have you had any ball joint failure to date ? I've heard that you shouldn't go over 2 inches or there wil be issues with ball joints
@@MarkB-zt9jm No issues what so ever!
Exactly right. They do fit. Just put a 4th gen 2inch level kit on my 5th gen 2019 Ram 1500. Thanks for the vid. Good info
2 inch lift kit only in the front ?? Any in the back ???
Can you clear 35s? Any rubbing?
@@bdbbdb9691 i have 33 on mine stock no lift and they rub a bit
Sweet looking truck!! Well done sir!! Well done.
Thank you!
Do you know the height it sits now to the middle of the fender with the 35s? I want to upgrade to a 2019 I have a 2017 now with 20x12 and 35s and was wondering if with the level it sits where mine does with a level. Thank you.
Me and my buddies took on this project last weekend. Took us three hours for the first side (some of that waiting for the pickle fork to show up) and an hour on the second side. Got it aligned the next day ( looks like they used 2018 specs) and it drove great. Picked up the Fuel Mavericks in 20” with the BF Goodrich K02’s 275/65R20 (about 34” tall). Looks and rides great! I figure if the ball joints or bushings go out prematurely, I will just upgrade them at a later date. Thanks again for the video, very helpful. I kept wondering why you guys were using the open end wrenches instead of sockets...then I realized that you need to hold the bolt on the bottom with the smaller wrench or socket to keep it from spinning 🤣. One note...make sure that the threaded studs are in good! I had one back out when tightening. Good luck!
William, thanks for your information! I have a 2021 Ram 2WD and wondering If you can provide with the part number so I can do the same thing. Thanks in advance!
@@dennydosramos5102 the link for the part is in the video description. Good luck!
Great video! I noticed when you removed the driver’s side tire that you already have aggressive-looking tires on the oem wheels, even before leveling your truck. Can you please provide the sizes of those tires? I’m guessing no clearance issues with those tires? Thank you.
Im doing it now and for somr reason i cant get the pickle fork to pry it. It stays stuck
I was thinking of using this same kit on mine, just wanted to know how you find suspension afterwards, does it put any additional stress on ball joints, tie rods, or stabilizer links.
First off congrats on owning such a gorgeous pickup. Secondly thank you for posting this video and sharing your new found knowledge. I'm currently shopping around for a 19 Laramie w/sport package, 22" wheels, 12" uConnect & Harman Kardon sound system. Unless I miraculously inherit patience that I could only dream about. If that's the case is going to be a 19 Rebel 12" w/Harman Kardon and pano roof
Robert Miller how’s the Harmen Kardon sound? Is that much better than the 9 speaker alpine in the big horn?
Its way better. 16 speakers with an woofer in the back.....you will have to order it. I did...love my truck
@@Wond3rland___ dont think all big horns come with the alpine but the Laramie came with the premium Alpine and with the subwoofer it sounds pretty sick compared to the stock big horn system
How did this affect geometry? I want to do this kit on my 2020! I don't have an offroad package to give the 1" extra lift from factory. I do mostly highway driving.
Got a 2020 lonestar/bighorn. Definitely inspired to do the 2.5 level. Pick up looks so sexy. Hope my max steel color looks just as good as this white on once complete.
Looks wicked man!! Good tire choice as well!
Good video.
I’m picking up my ‘19 Laramie next week. Looking for a lift not so much for aesthetics but to minimize the drop with the weight of a plow (it’s going to drop X amount anyways with or without a lift kit). Any thoughts on why the bumps are harsher and the reason for a shorter ball joint life? I’m guessing the ball joint might be at the limit of its designed movement.
Are there any caster/camber adjustments on these trucks?
hey i have the same truck but in blue. just wondering where you got the white vinyl overlays for the ram emblem on the front and what did you use to do the side emblems black?
I saw the ready lift 3.5 inch lift kit and from some pictures i really dont trust the product as they look cheap. Thx for the advice man plan on picking up a black edition bighorn soon so this was really helpful when i need to pick up a lift kit keep up the good work man 👌🏾
Did you ever get th truck? I’m looking at 2020 rn same model tho
How you get the strut in? How'd you get the upper control arm connected. You skipped a couple of steps in there to make it an instructional video.
Your truck looks way better now my friend. Use jack stands guys. It saves life
Great looking truck!
why did u remove caliper? ive done several of these kits myself but never removed caliper usually let rotor caliper and all just drop down while removing the strut but I have not done new ram yet, I will in 2 days so was wondering why caliper was taken off?
NEVER rely on a hydraulic floor jack alone, especially one from the China store. Work safe man, use a jack stand.
looks like they barely have any tools as it is
I just ordered the same kit. Was wondering on what you think would be best size tire to put on the stock 18in rims. I like your tire size but yours are 20s I think it sits perfect. Perfect set up. Also perfect video. Looks great
I'm about to do the same to my 2019 Ram pick-up. I have the Lone Star edition. If I may, how has the ride on your held up since installation? Thanks in advance.
having some trouble finding a good resource for tire sizes to run with the leveling kit. So this week i am going to do the motofab 2" leveling kit... Thinking I will be going with the 285 60 20s... Stock wheels no spacers. Do you think I will have rubbing? I was also considering the 285 65s but thinking there could be rubbing issues. Do you have any resources on tire size that you used to help you make your decision on tire size?
ive done this the rear still looks a bit lower than the front thinking of doing 3 inch or 3.5 to get that true level.
Damn that upper ball joint is toast
Do you have the offroad springs? Anyway you could grab a measurement from the center of the wheel cap to the fender? I have a 2020 built to serve and fca installed the wrong front springs. I see you have the offroad shocks so I'm assuming your springs are offroad as well. My shocks are the offroad but springs in the front are the standard 1500 2wd springs. Trying to get it resolved. But interested to see what your height is. I'm 21.5 in front and 23.5 in the rear. Thanks.
looks great. 👍
What is the reason that you changed only the front ones? Why didn’t you change the rear ones or is it not necessary to do willow coughing?
Does this add extra wear on other front end components? I do a lot of driving and just wondering if I should use this spacer or go with a leveling strut. Thanks
Had one on my 2016 Ram 1500 drove over 50,000 miles. At least 30% in true 4x4 mode doing earthwork for government jobs. Never had a single problem. Got 75K miles out of my 35 Hankook all terrain stock rims. Took the plastic air diverted off and makes it look even meaner. Cheap fixes.
Size tires? And did you need wheel spacers? I wanna run leveled stock wheels 35 12.5 R20
I got a 2019 ram classic bighorn and just got the same leveling kit and this video is gonna help out a lot
Did you do it yet? I’m thinking of doing the same thing for mine.
@@hubertantenor4956 yes it took about 2 1/2 to 3 hours with Basic garage tools LOL..... truck looks a lot better than before
Is your ram a 4wd or rwd?
@@coreyward5157 thank you 🙏🏾
What size tires did you go with?
@@hubertantenor4956 your welcome and 4wd.... I went with the 285/60/20 on stock rims..... still have room to go up a bigger size if I wanted but I like the way it sits now
Thanks for video and I am attempting to copy your approach on my 2020. Question- would you use the BF Goodrich tires again? Do the front tires rub the undercarriage or wheel well.?
Yes I would, I love these tires.. And yes it does only when I run my 2" wheel spacers..
Can you get the TIS544 22 inch rims on this truck with same tires you got ; will it fit on a leveled truck?
Looks damn good Bud!!
Thanks!!
Would bilstein 5100s work?
Great video.
would there be no problem getting these tires without a leveling kit and just keeping it stock? i’m from the detroit area, any good tint shops/tire shops you recommend?
Yes, you do not need the leveling kit for these tires in this size. However, it does give you more clearance and looks better IMO. For Tint Shops I use a guy out of Grand Blanc, Mi and his company is HiTek Tint. His number is (248) 895-0831. For Tire shops, I use Jiminez Tire in Pontiac, Mi. Tell them both I sent you and they will hook you up! Thanks!
I just got the same kit in, did your spacers measure 1-5/8" thick for the 2.5" lift? Just want to Make sure they weren't any thicker.
I didn't measure them, I just ordered them and installed them..
hey there i'm about to install the same kit on my 2017 , great video and really nice truck.. one question tho since i'll be doing this on my own, so the bolt supplied with the kit will go to secure the strut and the bolt that were on the strut will go to secure the spacers on strut instead ? have you had any issue with the balljoints ? thanks !
Yes, that's correct! And no I don't have any balljoint issues..
I’m so glad u did this! I hate that the front is lower on all of the new pickups.
Thanks for the like man! Glad to see people agree.
Should for 2wd as well correct?
Started doing this project last night on my 2019 Ram 1500. The instructions are spot on. Thank you very much!
Unfortunately I damaged the boot on the driver's upper control arm. Is it possible to only replace the boot without replacing the entire upper control arm?
Yes, I'd assume so!
hey i know this is an old post but did you stay with the 2.5 lift also did you have any UCA issues?
No UCA issues..
Forgive me if this has already been asked.... What size tires and rims does your truck have? Is the suspension modified aside front the leveling kit to fit your tires?
Thanks
285/60-20 Tires
20" Rims
2.5" Leveling Kit
You would have found the answers to your questions if you watched the entire video lol
I need this on my 5th gen !
Just got a leveling kit on my 2019 ram 1500 today and my wheel well covers look like yours now. Do you know of any covers I can use to cover everything again? Great video by the way!
Question did you put this 285/60R20
35” tires with the spacer or without spacer
I want to put This same tires on my truck but they tell me that this one will not fit
These are 285/60-20 which come out to be 33" tires. I first installed them without the spacer and they didn't rub at all. Once I added the 2" spacer, it rubs at full turn in reverse only. This kit will 100% work..
@@DOOWORKPRODUCTIONS Thank You! I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn
I had a 13' Ram 4x4...installed a 2" leveling kit like this on it and threw some 35x12.5 on stock 20's and never rubbed at all...Don't see how you wouldn't be able run with 35's on the 19's without rubbing... seeing that the 19's sit up an inch higher right?
I tried this and my cv came out when trying to get the now-longer strut in place. Any idea how to prevent this?
No I'm sorry, I did not have that problem when I did mine..
I did this in my driveway in about 30 minutes it was so fast I didn’t even wanna make a video of it. That pickle fork part is really bad practice unless you planning on replacing the upper control arm. Why not tap the side of the spindle to free up the ball joint. If there was a challenging part I’d say it would be putting the lower strut bolt back it you’d need someone to assist you. 22mm 21mm 24mm 18mm 10mm 8mm 16mm pry bar and hammer and at-least a 3-4 ton jack with jack stands and he’s right the 4th gen kit works on the 5th. On a side note if you doing this make sure you loosen the upper control arm bolts before removing the upper ball joint and then re tighten when the truck is on the ground if not bye bye control arms in a couple months🤘🏾
Hello great video! I just picked up my 2020 Bighorn night edition just curious did this make your upper control arm at to much of an angle to mess with your ball joints ???
No, they are fine..
@@DOOWORKPRODUCTIONS Thanks !!
What about the rear? And add on?
Where’d you get the stickers to make the ram white?
A similar spacer kit on my 5th Gen caused my left isolater to break. So I said screw it and put on FOX 2" SHOCKS.
Truck is dope man
Thank You.
Do you think the 285/65/20s will rub? They measure at 34.7” overall height. I believe the tires you have measure right at 34”. Will the 3/4 of an inch make the difference you think?
Thanks.
No, they shouldn't rub..
Is it true that with this leveling kit the strut will wear out faster ? I’ve heard that this is not really a reliable leveling kit , this is the only thing from stopping me to buy it , i do have a 4gen ram 1500
Just to update some of you that might be interested, i did install the leveling kit and YES it is true that with time the balljoint will wear out faster..so to help you on your decision i will post the pic before and after the leveling kit
Did I miss your Jack stands.?
Do you get any front end noise?
Should also do upper control arms designed for a lift, as well as sway bar links designed for a lift. Ball joints will be stressed as they are now at a hard downward angle. Sway bar links will just break as they are now too short.
How many shop hours does it take to install?
Nice bro!
Whatever you guys do, I wouldn’t recommend the 2in rough country leveling kit. I worked a deal and had the dealership install 2in leveling kit and 35x12.50x20 Toyo MT on factory 20s. I don’t rub anywhere at all, perfect clearance. Only issue I have, it’s still nose diving. I just ordered the 2.5 kit used in this video.
Would this leveling kit fit 2020 Ram 1500? I was planning on getting the MotoFab 3’ spacer..would i need new upper control arms to adjust the angle? Thank you.
Yes it will.. I didn't replace the UCA's.
JACK STANDS!
How the tires holding up so far? I own 2019 1500 Classic want level the front with rear.
Great!
What’s the biggest tire size you can go with a 2.5 in leveling kit? Any one know
33"... 35" tires will rub..
Did you have to put new shocks on as well, and have you had any premature ball joint failure?
Nope. And Nope.
Did you experience any issues with the stock UCA? I’m not planning on any major off road action so I’m not sure aftermarkets are necessary for me. Just want better curb appeal. Awesome looking truck!
Nope all good! Thank You!
Hey bud how are you upper control arms holding up? Was your angle all wrong ? And have you had any balljoint wear or damage etc?
Held up great! No issues at all!
I've been reading reviews and have seen many ppl say I need to change my control arms when doing a 2.5in level on my 2016 ram. Do I need new control arms??? I'm assuming the suspension would be the same as your right?
Ps. I put on some nitto Terra grappler g2 (lt305x55xr20) on my factory wheels (same as yours) and love the way it looks. Plan on putting 2in spacers aswell. Seen your most recent video.
I have not had any issues with mine, and I did not upgrade Upper Control Arms.
@@DOOWORKPRODUCTIONS Did you have to put in wheel spacers? I know it wasn't in the video, but you've made comments about rubbing in reverse. Is it a concern?
How did it affect the ride?
Love your truck. Great job.
I posted a question about the 2" spacers and I have the same question for the lift. Does it cause front end components to wear out quicker? Ball joints, etc. because of the "new" angle.
Also - I looked on motofab's website and they have 3" leveling spacers available. Would that require additional components to reduce stress on front end? Was thinking about 3" up front and their 1" for the rear. I drive my RAM almost 1000 miles per week and don't wanna have to replace front end parts frequently.
Thoughts?
AT 1000 miles a week ( 52k miles a year) you will probably be replacing parts at an accelerated rate anyway.
I haven't noticed any "additional wear" on my rebel but it would be a long term issue before you would notice, plus need a comparable baseline.
At 1k miles per week I would get a Ford f150 eco boost and save all that gas money LMAO
Any problems with that size tire rubbing prior to the leveling kit install?
Nope
Which spacers did you use?
Since it does not compress spring will it change ride
Any rubbing at full lock with the 285 60 20 tires? I want to run this size on my 2019 factory wheels.
Only with 2" wheel spacers they rub at full turn..
Are those spacers actually 2.5 inches thick? I’ve been looking for those Motofab spacers, but everywhere is sold out! All these other 2.5 inch level kits say they are just over 1.5 inches thick, but lift the front end 2.5 inches due to ‘suspension geometry’?
Thats correct. A 2.5" lift does not require a 2.5" spacer. Go based on the rated lift by the manufacturer not the thickness of the spacer. Motofab, Supreme Suspensions, Readylift are some good brands. There are also cheaper chinese knock offs that are fine
Did you need an alignment right away, or was it pretty close to get by for a little bit?
I would get it aligned right away..
Did it change the quality of the ride? Does it ride rough compared to stock set up?
No, it rides about the same as stock..
It works great on the 5th gen if u do 2.5 on a 4th gen the front will be too high and it will give it that squat look
When I use the link and go to amazon it says this wont fit my 2019 dodge ram.
It says that, but it does fit..
What size tires are those? Also are those 20 inch rims?
Hey man, beautiful truck. Looking to do the same to mine, wondering how many miles you have on the set up and if you’ve had any issues? Everything I read gives me different opinions on changing out UCA!!!!
I have 18,000 miles on the setup and I haven't had any issues.. No need to change the UCA on this setup..
Need this for the rear drop 2 .5 any info? Dropped in the back is what I need
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Please tell me where you got that orange reflector tint overlay for the headlights
I made it out of window tint.
Did you have to recalibrate the speedometer after you put the bigger tires on? I'm planning on doing this level and run 34s on my truck soon
No I didn't..
Okay thanks, just didnt know if it would cause issues during shifting and TC under hard acceleration. When I lifted my 14 f150 and ran 36" tires without a recal it cause TC to cut power during passing or WOT
I love leveling kits the best they’re the most practical and best performance wise and actually makes the suspension BETTER. After the level and actual lift kit I’m not a fan of. Had one truck was so damn slow then with big heavy tires was just a slow ass gas guzzler this won’t affect any of that
Just following up, any issues with this? Any transmission issues with heavier tires?
No issues at all!
Did you end up putting wheel spacers on. ?
I wanna level my 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel. Did it affect ride quality?
Are you running spacers?
Can you not remove the top strut bolts with the vehicle on the ground, then jack it up and the whole suspension will drop enough for you to get the spacer in?? didn't think you had to undo all the suspension components.
I was wondering the same damn thing.....anybody know? Bump this question?
Wheel alignment should be done after installing lift
Question ...?... could I run 20x9 with 2inch hub centric spacers without a lift .. and if so ... what’s the biggest tire I can run on them wheels ?... thank you for your time
I think you would need a level to run that setup because I think you would rub when you turn. I am leveled with 20X9" wheels with 2" hub centric spacers and I rub at full turn with 285/60-20 BFG A/T KO2 Tires..
DOOWORK PRODUCTIONS .. I appreciate it .👍
Have you had any issues with that extra half in on the leveling kit? Id like to have the extra half inch but dont want any issues with the control arms.
No issues at all. And I am running the stock upper control arms.
DOOWORK PRODUCTIONS How many miles now? I’m going to put 295/60/20s on my truck and I’m trying to figure out whether I want to go 2 inches so there’s less stress on the control arms or go 2.5 like you did so the truck is truly level. The extra half inch definitely looks better
@@joepiddington1896 I have a good 2,000 miles on this set up.. I would go with the 2.5" leveling kit over the 2". I think it looks better IMO..
I have the same truck I don’t have a lot of mechanical under my belt would you suggest that I try taking on this task myself or have a mechanic do it
You can do it! Just follow my steps in the video!