Wisconsin tech checking in. I was looking at a few videos on these leveling kits before I tackle the job on my own Ram. Just a bit of advice for people stuck, trying to get ball joints separated. They do make kits to get loose fairly easy. BUT...u don't need it! If u have equipment like the gentleman in the video, then I'd assume u have a compressed air supply. With that being said... Invest in an air hammer! Get the pickle fork attachment. Thank me later! *Before u even get to air hammer status... Invest in sum PB blaster and sum MAP gas. Spray everything the day before u do the job(or a couple hours prior at least). Get sum aluminum foil and wrap the boot of the ball joint. Don't torch it...but carefully heat around the contact area. CAREFULLY I said! Get it hot....then spray it heavy! The heat will draw the penetrant inside the stuck part. Hit it. Repeat of necessary. Dun. This method works on anything rusted or seized!
The proper way to measure the ride height is to measure from the "middle of the center cap to the wheel arch". That way the ride height difference is shown regardless of tire diameter.
Thanks for the video. I just got a black Friday 2021 Laramie, and yes it has to have a leveling kit and some kind of aggressive tires. Yours turned out awesome. I'm so glad you showed the issue with getting it apart. I put a 3" lift by my self on my unlimited. It kicked my ass, but everything came apart and went together without too much issue. Leveled my old truck, that I traded for the Ram. It was a 2006 f-150 4x4 xlt. I used Rancho struts. Took 20 minutes each side. Most Sincerely, Ron.🙂
Just seeing the video, and I noticed you never took the tension off the control arms that’s why it wouldn’t budge. However, I like how you admitted you were frustrated 😁
Great content bro. I just subscribed to your channel. So I have a few questions. I ordered the rough country M1 leveling shocks (adjustable) . I see you went with a 2.5 in level! If I went with that would it be perfectly level on my ram? Is your? Or do you suggest a 2in? A lot of guys are going with 2.5 in the front these days instead of 2in. Your thoughts?
Nope, I'm blinding the piss out of everybody. LoL 😆 You might want to adjust them down a little, but don't adjust them lower than your braking distance.
I want to do this and leave my stock wheels. How has the 2.5 held up aka ball joints and other steering stuff? Any change in ride quality? Please get back to me
Shoulda measured from the center of the wheel both times. Center of cap.... 1.5" spacer changes the trucks whole geometry therefore making it 2.5"taller only with 1.5" spacer. Pretty sweet though. I'm gonna definitely try to attempt it and not mess the boot up. What did the shop charge for install and do you need an alignment?
Curious if all the features still work after the lift? Does the assist parking feature still work correctly and does the early warning park features still work?
Have you checked clearance of the upper control arms? I’m debating on that width on my new ram 2022, but I was figuring a tire with aggressive side walls would touch. If you get a chance see if your index finger fits between the tire and UCA, thanks in advance!!
@@thefoxchamber If you recalibrate your tire size in vehicle settings you will get some of those mpgs back. Your actually getting more than what the vehicle is calculating. larger tire means your vehicle thinks it is moving slower than what it is. Which also means you have traveled farther than it is calculating because it takes a 35 tire longer to do a full rotation than the 31.9" tire that was factory.
If you want full clearance you can go.max at 3.5" in the front and 2" in the rear before actually having to lift the vehicle, and i would recommend the rough country because they have a decent leveling kit. ( 300.00 top control arm for 3 inch level, the rear n3 shocks 99.00 and the kit level kit is at about 65.00
You basically did all the work to install a legit coilover kit but cheaped out with spacers. You'll regret using spacers. Terrible for your shocks and cheap junk. Buy pre-assembled coilovers that give you a suspension lift and actually improve the handling of the vehicle. Bilstein 6112 or Fox 2.5s
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Wisconsin tech checking in. I was looking at a few videos on these leveling kits before I tackle the job on my own Ram. Just a bit of advice for people stuck, trying to get ball joints separated. They do make kits to get loose fairly easy. BUT...u don't need it! If u have equipment like the gentleman in the video, then I'd assume u have a compressed air supply. With that being said... Invest in an air hammer! Get the pickle fork attachment. Thank me later!
*Before u even get to air hammer status... Invest in sum PB blaster and sum MAP gas. Spray everything the day before u do the job(or a couple hours prior at least). Get sum aluminum foil and wrap the boot of the ball joint. Don't torch it...but carefully heat around the contact area. CAREFULLY I said! Get it hot....then spray it heavy! The heat will draw the penetrant inside the stuck part. Hit it. Repeat of necessary. Dun. This method works on anything rusted or seized!
The proper way to measure the ride height is to measure from the "middle of the center cap to the wheel arch". That way the ride height difference is shown regardless of tire diameter.
Thanks for the video. I just got a black Friday 2021 Laramie, and yes it has to have a leveling kit and some kind of aggressive tires.
Yours turned out awesome.
I'm so glad you showed the issue with getting it apart.
I put a 3" lift by my self on my unlimited. It kicked my ass, but everything came apart and went together without too much issue.
Leveled my old truck, that I traded for the Ram. It was a 2006 f-150 4x4 xlt. I used Rancho struts. Took 20 minutes each side.
Most Sincerely,
Ron.🙂
Nice
Just seeing the video, and I noticed you never took the tension off the control arms that’s why it wouldn’t budge. However, I like how you admitted you were frustrated 😁
You live, and you learn
You night be working on the truck but we still saw the stang 😁 🔥🔥🔥
LOL 😂🤣😂
All footage is a plus Fox Chamber. Do you brother, I appreciate all you do, even this excites me! Thanks brother...
I appreciate that Larry 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I really do like this rig! Have a great day buddy!
Thanks Robert 👊🏾
The truck sounds nice
Thanks
Hell yeah dope vid man ! Tuning in
Thanks bro 👊🏾
Looks great 👍
I still see it relating to fox content since that's what you use to trailer your fox. Awesome truck & video Jim👍
Thanks Mike. Yea, it is the tow rig
Great minds 😎👌
Yessir!!👍🏾
I got a 2022 ram 1500 Laramie, put 2.5 inch leveling kit. I got 33/12.5 and I rub at a full turn lol.
Looks good.
Put a Jack under control arm to remove the angle before trying to separate the control arm.
Rgr
I see you have the same problem as me. 2020 Dodge Ram that needs a lift in the front. Also I own 3 Foxbody built notchbacks🤣🤣🤣 foxbody in general..
LoL, I've noticed a lot of foxbody owners drive ram trucks.
Great content bro. I just subscribed to your channel. So I have a few questions. I ordered the rough country M1 leveling shocks (adjustable) . I see you went with a 2.5 in level! If I went with that would it be perfectly level on my ram? Is your? Or do you suggest a 2in? A lot of guys are going with 2.5 in the front these days instead of 2in. Your thoughts?
The 2.5in leveled my truck
Nice!!
Nice
How do you have 35" tires, but you measured 33" when the tires were on?
Yea, there 35s
Next time you need to free up a balljoint hit the knuckle on the side and it will shock the joint loose
Will do
Ooh! 👀
When did you purchase my foxy Lady's brother? 😍
Bout a month ago
Fox
Did you have to adjust headlights … since truck was lifted… so it won’t blind on coming cars
Nope, I'm blinding the piss out of everybody. LoL 😆
You might want to adjust them down a little, but don't adjust them lower than your braking distance.
I want to do this and leave my stock wheels. How has the 2.5 held up aka ball joints and other steering stuff? Any change in ride quality? Please get back to me
Stiffer ride, rubs a little at full turn from the larger tires.
@@thefoxchamber ball joints? Rubber boot problems inside strut? Squeaky?
@@justinprichard6483 nope
No problems so far
Great video hey you tried to do it yourself so E for effort my man
I tried, hahaha
Well jim sometime the vehicle wins it is what it is.
Yea, sometimes we lose the battle but win the war.
@@thefoxchamber I've got to put new struts on 5.0 im dreading it LOL
@@bama_5.051 actually not as bad as you may think.
What tires and rims do you have on this? Getting this same truck Saturday (different tires and rims)…love the look. Thanks!
these are the stock rims that come with it, looks like he just got bigger tires to go around them
Ride looks clean, thinking of adding 305/70/18 to my North Edition. You think I may get any rubbing using the same lift 🤔?
You should be fine.
If you have any doubts, check the "tire calculator" online and compare.
Shoulda measured from the center of the wheel both times. Center of cap.... 1.5" spacer changes the trucks whole geometry therefore making it 2.5"taller only with 1.5" spacer. Pretty sweet though. I'm gonna definitely try to attempt it and not mess the boot up. What did the shop charge for install and do you need an alignment?
Cost a little over $200
Curious if all the features still work after the lift? Does the assist parking feature still work correctly and does the early warning park features still work?
Yes.
Did the tires rub on the control arm at all?
Mine don't, just some of the plastic at full turn
After you put 2"5 leveling kit you charged you upper control arm or not ?
Nope
Use a hammer to just wack the upper ball joint. U don’t need a separator
👍🏾
What size of tire did you run
35 12.5 20
I'm looking to do this but im between the 2.5 or the 3 inch why didn't you get the 3?
To tell you the truth, can't remember, but I think it had something to do with the geometry.
Have you checked clearance of the upper control arms? I’m debating on that width on my new ram 2022, but I was figuring a tire with aggressive side walls would touch. If you get a chance see if your index finger fits between the tire and UCA, thanks in advance!!
Yes, I have room
Thanks!! Nice ride also!
@@joshj9441 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
How you like it so far? I ordered mine and just waiting to see
Rides a little stiffer, but still good. Love it.
Are those 35s on your stock 20x9 rims? That’s what I’m trying to do.
Yes, 35 12.5 20
How’s it holding up?
It's been good. No complaints.
The ride is stiff if you're thinking of getting it.
What exhaust do you have on there ?
Carven exhaust
What's you MPG with the new tires?
12 give or take, lol
@@thefoxchamber dang, were you getting about 17-18mpg before you put the 35 inch tires?
@@jasonl1916 Yup
@@thefoxchamber If you recalibrate your tire size in vehicle settings you will get some of those mpgs back. Your actually getting more than what the vehicle is calculating. larger tire means your vehicle thinks it is moving slower than what it is. Which also means you have traveled farther than it is calculating because it takes a 35 tire longer to do a full rotation than the 31.9" tire that was factory.
Great video, will be doing the same lift on mine. What kind of exhaust do you have?
Carven exhaust. It's a company out in California run by veterans.
I’ll check them out, thank you sir!
Any drone in the cab
@@garyrossggg9586 a little, but you can have a conversation without yelling, lol
No rubbing at all with 35’s?
Rubs a little at full turn.
Did it rub at all? Wanting to do this to my 19 bighorn
Slight rub at full turn.
Will this leveling kit work on a 21 big horn 2wd?
Not sure, but I know they make them vehicle specific.
What size of tire do you run I'm trying to go to 295/60/ R20
35 12.5 20
What exhaust do you have
Carven exhaust
Level or higher in front
Level
Did you happen to have any rubbing after adding the 35s?
A little at full turn
If you want full clearance you can go.max at 3.5" in the front and 2" in the rear before actually having to lift the vehicle, and i would recommend the rough country because they have a decent leveling kit. ( 300.00 top control arm for 3 inch level, the rear n3 shocks 99.00 and the kit level kit is at about 65.00
You basically did all the work to install a legit coilover kit but cheaped out with spacers. You'll regret using spacers. Terrible for your shocks and cheap junk. Buy pre-assembled coilovers that give you a suspension lift and actually improve the handling of the vehicle. Bilstein 6112 or Fox 2.5s
You going to donate them or what bud?
You'll regret in about a year or so. They'll start to squeak and squeal as material down
I might, lol