Finally an in depth video with actual socket sizes on how to install a lift/level on our 3rd gens!!!! Everyone else does a half ass video of it or else they give up n go to a shop. At least you did it and did it the right way the first time! Thanks for the video boss using your video this weekend to do my lift on my mega cab 06 5.9 I’ve got 3” springs and 3.5” lift metal puck’s to go on top em. 🙏
Its easy to install. Some trucks need a spring compressor to do the passenger side but its no big deal to do. I should have done a fake compress on mine just to include that step in the video if needed.
Lotta work there boss! Great job and really appreciate the work and effort that you endured and really enjoyed this video. Very informative!! Thank you and please keep up the great work man. Stay safe! 😎👍
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 it is, but after a year with the additional block and towing lots, I found that it impacted the rear springs so I got rid of it and got a military wrapped main spring installed
Nice. I can say when I did the front springs on my 3500 they were a pain in the a$$. But with a little persuasion they went in. Got to see the control arm video next.
Some trucks you might need it for the passenger side. I guess I should have mentioned that. I've done some that needed it and some that don't. I could lift one right now thats the same year model as mine and have to use a spring compressor. I would make sure you can get one somewhere before you start the project.
Nice video man. I have a question, I have a 96 2500 4x4 12v and I’m getting 2.5 inch thuren xs springs. Do I need to get aftermarket extended control arms or adjustable track bar to do it? Or can I just put the springs in? Thanks
A lot of guys do just the springs but it pulls the axle back toward the cab and shifts it to the driver's side a little. If you can live with that then yes. If you want your axle centerd perfect then you will need ajustable track bar and control arms.
You can get away with just the adjustable track bar if you run 35" or smaller tires, the adj control arms center the wheel in the wheel well,. If you don't do the adj track bar you'll be one of those guy whose truck looks crooked going down the road to other drivers.
I'm considering getting this kit for my dodge. Did you have to replace anything else to install this kit? Or did it just bolt right on replacing the old parts?
Bolts right in place of factory parts. Nothing extra needed to install this kit. I've heard of some needing a spring compressor to install the passenger side. Keep that in mind.
This should fit! Call them to make sure it will fit a mega cab first. Usually if it won't fit a mega cab it will say it won't fit in the product description. www.roughcountry.com/dodge-suspension-lift-kit-326s.html?find=2006-dodge-ram-1500-4wd-736581
On my '12 2500, I changed the stock coils out with the Rancho coils, was such a mushy and scary/unsafe driving experience, I promtply changed it out with the RC leveling coil kit. Decent improvement over the stock and Rancho, but thinking about changing it out for either the Thuren 3" coils or even air bag kit. How do you like the RC coils now that they've been in for a while?
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 I had always been skeptical of RC, Superlift was absolute garbage (shock wise), but for the money I think the RC kit is great for low budget investment. The RC shocks that came in this kit had thicker housing and center shaft than my Fox 2.0s, but I will be going with Fox's again if I change out to the Thuren coils. Pound for pound though, my BD Suspension track bar and newly installed Thuren front sway bar were the best upgrades; family was in truck on highway when we had the dreaded death wobble. Thought I was going to get a divorce on the side of the highway, lol.
Hahahaha you should have told her you wish you would have changed the limited slip lips on her because they wine to much. Be ready to duck if you say that 😄
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 Given that she's my saving grace, I'd not say anything like that to her, lol. I got lucky when I found her. Not to mention, it shook us all up. Having the death wobble show up with the whole family in the truck while pulling a trailer, losing steering, brakes and shaking worse than a paint shaker, it was def a scary event. Even ppl on the highway were making room and slowing down for us. All over a small seam in the road that started it all. Never want that to happen again.
Death wobble with a trailer is a man's worst nightmare when driving. I'm glad God has blessed you with a good woman. Hang on to her. Hard to find a good one these days.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 did you leave the track bar in the same position or relocated it? Also did you stay with the stock control arms after all?
So I got the “2in” leveling coils or atleast that’s how it was advertised but appears much taller than just leveling. Kind of curious what the part number on your coil box was. Mine was 9219. Hope it’s not to late to tell
Actually was able to pause and see 9280 on the box. After the install, I ended up having to add a 1” block in the rear to relevel it. Which lead me to think they were 3 in coils!
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 cool thanks for the reply. But I’m thinking they are 3” because my axle is also not centered in the wheel wheel. Thank you
Installed 3” on mine following all your instructions thank you. Only thing is my truck is like jumping and really hard in the front, maybe need new shocks? Maybe springs was too much compressed after put a 3” spacers? Do you have any idea why?
@@ronw4025 I just put the 3” spacers not springs or shocks. I made a test, removed the springs to see if something would change, but even then truck is too hard, I had to park the truck and start use my small car to work until I have time to fix this 😩
If you want to get the axle center then yes. If you are going to run bigger tires and a offset wheel then I would recommend getting one. I have a video on installing the adjustable track bar.
I have a 2008 3500 4x4 dully (6.7 cummins) do you happen to know if this kit will go on my truck since it's a dully? Also where did you buy yours from? Thanks brother!
WILL NOT FIT DULLAY! This is the exact link I got mine from and I made sure I copied the link from my purchase history. Rough Country 3" Lift Kit (fits) 2003-2013 Ram Truck 2500 3500 4WD Diesel | N3 Shocks | Suspension System | 343.20 www.amazon.com/dp/B016DV2KZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DK15HC4WAJ0ZJG0HRX1K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 10/4 thanks for the link! I was actually just looking at that kit today and was wondering cuz on my truck I have 4 or 5 thin blocks underneath the rear spring pack so not sure if that's factory of aftermarket( got the truck used) it looks like it's lifted in the back already in my opinion. Definitely stock front though
Im looking now for a kit that fits a dully. Pulled a muscle in my back and im bored so your giving me something to do lol. So far no luck but I'm still looking
Not sure the difference on the kit but I think it has something to do with the overload spring. U bolts may be different. Good question though. I may look into that. It would be good to know.
Might be stupid question but when you do the back one side at a time do you have one side all tight with bolts while you lower the axle or do you take off all the bolts on each side then lower it
Not a stupid question at all. Do one side at a time. Remove ubolts on one side and install the block and snug nuts up on the ubolts. Then go to other side and remove ubolts and nuts and install the block. Then go torque both sides down.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 sweet that makes sense thanks so much and for not making me feel stupid lol much appreciated and for the front you can do both sides at same time correct
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 thanks so much thinking about getting this kit for mine right now I just have the front level 2.5 blocks and nothing in back and it rides like garbage hopefully springs will make it ride better
Thanks buddy, lookin at a 3 inch kit for my 04 2500. Tire shop wants 400 to install. I can do that job in my car port, might busy a knuckle or two but I'll have $400 in my night stand! Thanks for the step by step. Be well!
Well you can get away with lift kit only but I recommend adjustable track bar and control arms to get it 100% right. Hard to run bigger tires without a lot of trimming if you don't go with control arms too. You will see why when I get time to upload the video on the 35x12.50r20 mounted on 20x10 -24 mm offset I will be running.
How is the quality of the kit, I'm getting flak because it's Rough Country. I don't go off road. Just looking to raise it for 35's. The Carli and Thuren stuff is high dollar. Would like to know how you like the ride, and the quality of the parts. Thank for your time. Watch those knuckles!!
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 Well I went from, I'm going to wait till my son comes home from college to, no sweat, I can do this myself. Happy Thanksgiving.
Finally an in depth video with actual socket sizes on how to install a lift/level on our 3rd gens!!!! Everyone else does a half ass video of it or else they give up n go to a shop. At least you did it and did it the right way the first time! Thanks for the video boss using your video this weekend to do my lift on my mega cab 06 5.9 I’ve got 3” springs and 3.5” lift metal puck’s to go on top em. 🙏
Thanks brother. Hope it helps
"If you don't know how to run nuts down you don't need to be doing this" made me laugh but definitely true 🤣
Haha
Damn. You made this look so easy. Totally sold me on getting this kit for my truck.
Its easy to install. Some trucks need a spring compressor to do the passenger side but its no big deal to do. I should have done a fake compress on mine just to include that step in the video if needed.
Lotta work there boss! Great job and really appreciate the work and effort that you endured and really enjoyed this video. Very informative!!
Thank you and please keep up the great work man.
Stay safe!
😎👍
Thanks brother
Hey boss man this was helpful appreciate you making this
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Did this kit a few years ago, very nice. Ride quality improved considerably.
The kit seems a lot better than factory.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 it is, but after a year with the additional block and towing lots, I found that it impacted the rear springs so I got rid of it and got a military wrapped main spring installed
@@DeathMond. I will keep that thought in mind just in case.
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@@DeathMond.The leaf springs???
Nice photography! Very informative. Thanks
Thanks
Great video and really nice looking truck!!
Thanks fatduck
Excellent video. Thank you so much.
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
job well done! I would give you five thumbs up if I could, you helped me out tremendously.
Thanks brother.
Nice. I can say when I did the front springs on my 3500 they were a pain in the a$$. But with a little persuasion they went in. Got to see the control arm video next.
Control arms was the pain in the a$$.
what is the other bolts torque spec on the sway bar end link
Hey man what kind of running boards do you have? I like yours. Awesome truck btw.
NFAB is the name brand
I wish I would've watched this video before I changed my shocks. I cut the straps before installing and caught hell trying to get them in.
We live and learn brother!
People keep telling me I’ll need a spring compressor and it’s not this easy but I’m gonna go ahead and try it today
Some trucks you might need it for the passenger side. I guess I should have mentioned that. I've done some that needed it and some that don't. I could lift one right now thats the same year model as mine and have to use a spring compressor. I would make sure you can get one somewhere before you start the project.
Any death wobble fixes videos?
No not had death wobble
Can you put the same kit on a 08 ram 2500 4x4 but a gas
No you can't. Yours require a different kit.
Nice video man. I have a question, I have a 96 2500 4x4 12v and I’m getting 2.5 inch thuren xs springs. Do I need to get aftermarket extended control arms or adjustable track bar to do it? Or can I just put the springs in? Thanks
A lot of guys do just the springs but it pulls the axle back toward the cab and shifts it to the driver's side a little. If you can live with that then yes. If you want your axle centerd perfect then you will need ajustable track bar and control arms.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 thank you good sir🤙🏼
You can get away with just the adjustable track bar if you run 35" or smaller tires, the adj control arms center the wheel in the wheel well,. If you don't do the adj track bar you'll be one of those guy whose truck looks crooked going down the road to other drivers.
What brand of lift blocks did u get
Rough country. Comes in the kit
How much weight can 1 spring hold?
How long did it take you
Took me about 2 days because I'm recording and try to get the best camera angles i can get. Not recording........5hrs give or take.
I'm considering getting this kit for my dodge. Did you have to replace anything else to install this kit? Or did it just bolt right on replacing the old parts?
Bolts right in place of factory parts. Nothing extra needed to install this kit. I've heard of some needing a spring compressor to install the passenger side. Keep that in mind.
Quick question. I have a 5” lift right now. I’m gonna be buying this kit soon. Do I need a specific pitman arm?
No a factory pitman arm works well with a 3 inch lift.
What size tires
35x12.50r20
What do i need for My 2006 mega cab 1500 4x4
This should fit! Call them to make sure it will fit a mega cab first. Usually if it won't fit a mega cab it will say it won't fit in the product description.
www.roughcountry.com/dodge-suspension-lift-kit-326s.html?find=2006-dodge-ram-1500-4wd-736581
I have this kit and it rides hard like a wagon
Mine rides about like factory or maybe a bit better. Really hard to tell.
Does the kit come with an instruction booklet?
Yes comes with all papers to do the job
On my '12 2500, I changed the stock coils out with the Rancho coils, was such a mushy and scary/unsafe driving experience, I promtply changed it out with the RC leveling coil kit. Decent improvement over the stock and Rancho, but thinking about changing it out for either the Thuren 3" coils or even air bag kit. How do you like the RC coils now that they've been in for a while?
Didn't think I would like it but they are holding up great and still stiff. I'm shocked at the quality of this kit.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 I had always been skeptical of RC, Superlift was absolute garbage (shock wise), but for the money I think the RC kit is great for low budget investment. The RC shocks that came in this kit had thicker housing and center shaft than my Fox 2.0s, but I will be going with Fox's again if I change out to the Thuren coils.
Pound for pound though, my BD Suspension track bar and newly installed Thuren front sway bar were the best upgrades; family was in truck on highway when we had the dreaded death wobble. Thought I was going to get a divorce on the side of the highway, lol.
Hahahaha you should have told her you wish you would have changed the limited slip lips on her because they wine to much. Be ready to duck if you say that 😄
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 Given that she's my saving grace, I'd not say anything like that to her, lol. I got lucky when I found her. Not to mention, it shook us all up. Having the death wobble show up with the whole family in the truck while pulling a trailer, losing steering, brakes and shaking worse than a paint shaker, it was def a scary event. Even ppl on the highway were making room and slowing down for us. All over a small seam in the road that started it all. Never want that to happen again.
Death wobble with a trailer is a man's worst nightmare when driving. I'm glad God has blessed you with a good woman. Hang on to her. Hard to find a good one these days.
Is this a 4wd model?
My 3 inch lift kit from RC came with control arms and a track bar bracket. Not sure if it’s necessary to change the control arms
Yes 4wd
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 did you leave the track bar in the same position or relocated it? Also did you stay with the stock control arms after all?
No I changed everything. I have videos on everything I've done which is everything has be replaced
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 thank you will check your videos out
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 thank you will check your videos out
So I got the “2in” leveling coils or atleast that’s how it was advertised but appears much taller than just leveling. Kind of curious what the part number on your coil box was. Mine was 9219. Hope it’s not to late to tell
Actually was able to pause and see 9280 on the box. After the install, I ended up having to add a 1” block in the rear to relevel it. Which lead me to think they were 3 in coils!
If you had to add a block it sounds like a 3 in lift to me. I could be wrong
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 cool thanks for the reply. But I’m thinking they are 3” because my axle is also not centered in the wheel wheel. Thank you
You're welcome
Installed 3” on mine following all your instructions thank you.
Only thing is my truck is like jumping and really hard in the front, maybe need new shocks? Maybe springs was too much compressed after put a 3” spacers? Do you have any idea why?
What kit did you go with?
Did you put in 3" taller springs or 3" spacers or both? Regardless, 3"+ lift and you will need longer shocks.
@@ronw4025 I just put the 3” spacers not springs or shocks.
I made a test, removed the springs to see if something would change, but even then truck is too hard, I had to park the truck and start use my small car to work until I have time to fix this 😩
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 it was a eBay lift spacer about $70 nothing cool being honest or I’m making something wrong 😑
Warlike its the spacers your using. Not a good way to lift a truck. Ron W's comment pretty much sums it up!
Do u need an adjustable track bar after installing this kit?
If you want to get the axle center then yes. If you are going to run bigger tires and a offset wheel then I would recommend getting one. I have a video on installing the adjustable track bar.
I have a 2008 3500 4x4 dully (6.7 cummins) do you happen to know if this kit will go on my truck since it's a dully? Also where did you buy yours from? Thanks brother!
WILL NOT FIT DULLAY! This is the exact link I got mine from and I made sure I copied the link from my purchase history.
Rough Country 3" Lift Kit (fits) 2003-2013 Ram Truck 2500 3500 4WD Diesel | N3 Shocks | Suspension System | 343.20 www.amazon.com/dp/B016DV2KZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DK15HC4WAJ0ZJG0HRX1K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Won't fit your dullay!
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 10/4 thanks for the link! I was actually just looking at that kit today and was wondering cuz on my truck I have 4 or 5 thin blocks underneath the rear spring pack so not sure if that's factory of aftermarket( got the truck used) it looks like it's lifted in the back already in my opinion. Definitely stock front though
Im looking now for a kit that fits a dully. Pulled a muscle in my back and im bored so your giving me something to do lol. So far no luck but I'm still looking
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 awesome appreciate that man!!!
Would this kit work on a Dually 3500 ?
According to my research on it no sir it won't.
Perfect
Do you by chance know the difference between a regular axle 3500 dodge ram lift and a dually lift
Not sure the difference on the kit but I think it has something to do with the overload spring. U bolts may be different. Good question though. I may look into that. It would be good to know.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 I have tried to find info but I can't rely find anything, maybe I'm not looking in the right places
Maybe could call the manufacturer of a lift kit and see if they can tell you the difference. They should have a answer.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 I called rough country and they sayed u bolts are the difference
Dang I called that one right but wasn't to sure of myself.
Muchísimas gracias 👍
Might be stupid question but when you do the back one side at a time do you have one side all tight with bolts while you lower the axle or do you take off all the bolts on each side then lower it
Not a stupid question at all. Do one side at a time. Remove ubolts on one side and install the block and snug nuts up on the ubolts. Then go to other side and remove ubolts and nuts and install the block. Then go torque both sides down.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 sweet that makes sense thanks so much and for not making me feel stupid lol much appreciated and for the front you can do both sides at same time correct
Yes for the front you do both at the same time.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 thanks so much thinking about getting this kit for mine right now I just have the front level 2.5 blocks and nothing in back and it rides like garbage hopefully springs will make it ride better
This kit makes it ride about like factory or maybe just a tad better.
Thanks for the video much appreciated
You're welcome!
Thanks buddy, lookin at a 3 inch kit for my 04 2500. Tire shop wants 400 to install. I can do that job in my car port, might busy a knuckle or two but I'll have $400 in my night stand! Thanks for the step by step. Be well!
You're welcome! Its a easy job.
Hey bud, is the adjustable track bar the only other component needed to do it right? Thanks again.
Well you can get away with lift kit only but I recommend adjustable track bar and control arms to get it 100% right. Hard to run bigger tires without a lot of trimming if you don't go with control arms too. You will see why when I get time to upload the video on the 35x12.50r20 mounted on 20x10 -24 mm offset I will be running.
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 thanks, I'll be watching.
How is the quality of the kit, I'm getting flak because it's Rough Country. I don't go off road. Just looking to raise it for 35's. The Carli and Thuren stuff is high dollar. Would like to know how you like the ride, and the quality of the parts. Thank for your time. Watch those knuckles!!
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching.
Awesome video Thank you.
You're welcome!
Awesome video!
Thank you!
GENIUS! I have watch a couple other videos with "mechanics" compressing the shock by hand from he top.
I don't know about genius but I'll take it. Thanks!
@@isolateddieselperformance3261 Well I went from, I'm going to wait till my son comes home from college to, no sweat, I can do this myself. Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving my friend!