How many inches should I lift my Ram 1500?

For maximum tire clearance needed for the craziest off-road situations, a 5 to 7-inch lift kit is recommended. These kits give enough room for you to fit a 37-inch tall tire on your Ram, and provide a ridiculous amount of ground clearance.

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Does lifting your truck ruin it?

Note that an improperly installed lift kit can damage the suspension, the frame, or the body. That’s why you need someone with the knowledge to do it with your vehicle’s exact specifications in mind to avoid needless damage down the road.

Will a lift void my RAM warranty?

Lifting Your Truck Voids Your Warranty… So, if a head gasket is leaking or your A/C unit goes kaput, they’ll still be covered. If you want to lift your brand-new 2020 RAM 1500 or 2020 Jeep Gladiator, though, we don’t recommend going past the manufacturer-recommended 2” mark. At least until the warranty wears off.

Does RAM make a lift kit?

ReadyLIFT® is proud to announce that our long-awaited 6 inch lift kit 5th gen 2019-2021 Ram 1500 factory air suspension trucks is now available! After dedicated development and long-term testing, we are now shipping our Ram 1500 Big Lift Kit for the Ram customer seeking unmatched performance, style and durability.

How much does it cost to lift a truck 6 inches?

Lift kits of the lower scale category can raise a truck by two to five inches and typically cost anywhere between $400 to $12,000. Lift kits of the higher scale category can raise a truck by six inches or more and usually cost $10,000 to $15,000. Standard leveling kits are typically in the range of $200 to $1,000.

Why you shouldn’t lift your truck?

The Drawbacks of Lifting Handling is going to take a hit, as the truck’s center of gravity is going to be much higher. This will also require driving at slower speeds, especially while turning, as the higher a vehicle gets, the less stability it will have while cornering.

What are the disadvantages of a lift kit?

Cons of Body Lift Kits A big downside of the lift kit is that the frame is more visible than it was before and gaps can be seen in the fender wells. Unfortunately, due to placement of the body, factory bumpers are not raised with the body. A common complaint with lift kits are the frame visibility.

Do lift kits affect mpg?

Gas Mileage A lift kit can negatively affect fuel economy in a couple of ways. The first is added weight. If your vehicle weighs more after installing a lift kit, it will reduce mileage. The second is increased wind resistance.

Does a lift kit affect transmission?

Whether your truck will have transmission problems usually depends on how big the lift is. If a truck is lifted too high and the correct components aren’t adjusted or replaced, then your truck will likely get seal and bearing wear on the transfer case and differential.