Lift for a 1500 Ram

aholdren · Apr 5, 2013

Im considering putting a 6" lift on my 2003 Dodge. My wife wants me to trade it off but it's still like a new one to me with just a little more than 50000 miles on it. My thoughts are putting 35x12.5x18 in place of my factory 20's, any suggestions or pointers will help. I have had it since it was new and plan on keeping it for several more years.

cotty16 · Apr 5, 2013

Customizer might be the guy to chime in on this one.
I did a front end lift, but only to level things up. I'll be checking on this thread to take notes just in case in a few years I decide to follow in your footsteps.

bowhunter1023 · Apr 5, 2013

Alex may also have some input here. I got nothing other than...

hickslawns · Apr 5, 2013

Yep. Alex or Dennis is who I would ask as well. Can't blame you for wanting to keep it Aaron. That does sound like a truck to keep. 50k miles all put on by you? Heck yeah. Keep it.

moundhill · Apr 5, 2013

I'm no pro. But I would definitly get a quality one instead of a cheapy. Especially if you plan on keeping your truck. I'd also steer away from add a leaf kits for sure.

moundhill · Apr 5, 2013

Skyjacker and rancho make great lifts also.

rgecko23 · Apr 5, 2013

Go for it man. I've wanted a lifted truck since I was a kid. Just never pulled the trigger.

aholdren · Apr 5, 2013

rgecko23 said:
Go for it man. I've wanted a lifted truck since I was a kid. Just never pulled the trigger.

This is a huge part of why Im looking at doing it. So far Im considering a Fabtech 6" K-3000 lift and Helo He791 wheels with Toyo Open Country MT 35X12.5X18 tires. http://www.ebay.com/itm/400441227902?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_3111wt_906.
I am stuck between AT's or MT's. Noise and gas mpg is a difference but look is a concern TOO.

hickslawns · Apr 5, 2013

I have a 3" lift on my 78 Chevy. Sadly, it now sits about the same height as most current trucks.

customizer1000 · Apr 7, 2013

I've lifted several of them, unfortunatly we usually always do a wheel and tire package with it, 20s and mud tires, not sure if there is a clearance issue with downsizing to an 18 or not, the knuckles for that lift are huge, I can get you a pretty good deal on bds lift kits and wheels and tires, and have it drop shipped from my buddy's shop, if you have any questions feel free to ask.

rgecko23 · Apr 8, 2013

Those wheels will look nice man

aholdren · Apr 8, 2013

Im down to choosing between 2 lifts, the Fabtech and a BDS that customizer's buddy is getting me a price on(by the way a big thank you for your contact). Hopefully next week I will be close to being done.

customizer1000 · Apr 8, 2013

No problem, if it cones down to price bds is cheaper I'm sure, fabtech is expensive stuff and was originally lifts for 2wd trucks

aholdren · Apr 11, 2013

If I lived closer to Customizer I definitely would let him do my lift, his garage gave me a great price on a BDL lift and wheels and tires, with that said I used this as a negotiation tool for a local garage, only the lift I bought is the Fabtech lift. Hopefully next week sometime I can schedule it to get done.

rgecko23 · Apr 11, 2013

Can't wait to see the finished product

aholdren · Apr 29, 2013

Before pic, I will get the after up soon.

Ricer2231 · Apr 29, 2013

Can't wait to see the afters. I know already its gonna look badass.

aholdren · Apr 29, 2013

View attachment 13689

rgecko23 · Apr 29, 2013

Pic isn't working

aholdren · Apr 30, 2013

Lift for a 1500 Ram

Senior Member

Dignitary Member

Owner/Operator

Dignitary Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

*Supporting Member*

Senior Member

Dignitary Member

Member

*Supporting Member*

Senior Member

Member

Senior Member

*Supporting Member*

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

*Supporting Member*

Senior Member

Supporting Member

Supporting Member

Supporting Member

Supporting Member