Lifting your Ram 1500 - Is 6" TOO MUCH? Fabtech Suspension Lift Review (60k miles later)
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- Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024
- In today's video, I review over 3 years of ownership and 60k miles of hard miles on my 2017 Ram 1500, since its 6" Fabtech Lift Kit installed at 33k miles.
I address Pricing, Clearance, Appearance, Reliability, Usefulness/Limitations and more. Give this video a thumbs up, comment if you have any questions, etc., and consider subscribing for more content like this.
LINK TO LIFT KIT
2013-2018 Dodge/Ram 1500 4WD, 6' BASIC & PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS
(Part No. FTS 23040/23040i)
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Price $2278 for full kit, shipped directly to shop (install) 
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Watched a lot of videos the last two days but I kept coming back to yours. I love the look, the reliability and low maintenance aspect. I love my factory wheels. You just hit all the important aspects. Thanks man
@@TheManInTheRing thanks, means a lot. I appreciate the comment.
The fact that I’m getting the 2017 5.7 and plan on keeping my quad which is the same exact model you had in a picture, I’m subscribing thanks for the info! Perfect time for this video
Very cool! Thanks for watching. Love the KFXs and 400exs big time. Best of luck!
Great review. I have the 6" BDS lift with Fox coil-overs on my 19 Classic, I have used mine extensively over-landing and it has never let me down. Getting ready for King of the Hammers 2023 right now. I can not understand why more people do not use the 4th gen Ram as a very capable offroader.
King of the Hammers sounds like a blast. Glad to hear I’m not the only one enjoying these trucks for what they are and what they can be. Thanks for watching and stay safe.
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Lifting mine with the same thing in a couple weeks. Gonna put it on 35s. Any issues you have had?
@@PETDUDE03 Hi Daniel, No issues at all. The 6" Fox coils overs worked perfect.
I have a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 as well….its even black like yours. This video just helped me make up my mind on the 6 inch lift and what my truck would look like. Thanks for the video, good stuff.
@@MrSoAmazing very cool. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment. Reach back out later I wanna see what the ole girl turns out looking like
Hey man, I got a 6 inch rough country lift with 35’s put on yesterday. It looks so good and couldn’t be happier. Would like to send you pics.
@@MrSoAmazing send them to me on Instagram! @backcountrybuilds or email me dansdumbideas@gmail.com
I got a 2023 3500 It just got a 14inch FTS lift on 42s love it!
Holy smokes! I guess 6” isn’t too much!
Did you put some saddle bags for your purse on back seat?
nice video.
just got a ‘17 Ram 1500 Sport. i’m wanting to do a 6” lift also.
looks really good.
i’ve also seen 37’s with a 6” lift and it looks so good. thank you for the video!
@@elixdrums thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed. I bet the Ram sport would pretty sweet with a 6” for sure
I'm currently lifting my 2019 Ram classic 6 inches .
I can't wait to see her when she's done.
@@johnbaker2060 is it the yellow one in your profile pic? That’s gonna be sweet. My first vehicle was a lifted yellow wrangler TJ, so that color has a special place in my heart. Best of luck!
Send me some photos on instagram when it’s done.
Just the video I was looking for thanks brother
Glad it helped!
👍🏽 yeah bruh! Fabtech all day 4 life! I got a 18 titan 6 inch almost Cadillac off road smooth shes loves pot holes ! No problems amazing brand ! Happy with it too bro glad you are too !
@@emperor1336 thanks for watching! Glad you have the same experience I do with Fabtech lift kits.
I love my truck. I think these 4th gen rams are the best looking newer generation truck out of all of them. I do love the TRX but if i could have a TRX with the classic body regular cab it'd be choice! Love your truck man.
I’m right there with you! Who knows, maybe we’re not too far away from the days of the hellcat swaps and turning these 4th gens into TRXs. I have to agree that they are the most beautiful modern generation truck in my opinion. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for taking the time to make this
@@cainonjenkins1236 thanks for watching! Glad it sounds like you enjoyed.
@@backcountrybuilds I did. I recently bought a 2014 1500. Haven't owned it long but love the beast already. Your video really helped ease my mind on upcoming snow situations this winter. Really looking forward to this truck now. Last was an f350. Nice. But no Ram I'm learning lol.
@@cainonjenkins1236 hahaha excited to hear you’re joining the club. I still have the truck and haven’t had any issues recently other than some wheel bearings that were more than due… and an ongoing passenger exhaust header leak like they all seem to develop!
Still can’t go wrong. Thanks for watching and good luck!
Thank you for your service! I've spent a lot of time up in Fairbanks and eielson AFB a few years back and it's gorgeous. Truck look good man.
Thanks for watching. Interior Alaska sure holds a special place in my heart. Glad you enjoyed and you should be proud to have experienced Fairbanks. Not many people get the luxury of suffering through quite possibly one of the most extreme climates. Thanks a lot, just rolled over 107,000 miles and counting…
I run the Airlift inside the coil rear air bag kit on my 2019 classic. $100 and they work great. Also super easy to install.
That’s genius. Looking into that RIGHT now. Had no idea this existed. I’m seeing kits for 2019-2023… is your truck lifted?
Love the blakcout look
Thanks. I absolutely love it. Definitely hard to keep clean/dust free, but it’s worth it.
Thanks for watching!
Dude, your the fucking man for making this video! Good shit man.
Most vids are for newer rams. You answered all my questions when it comes to getting a lift this size. I appreciate it brother! 🔥🤙💪
Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed! Best of luck.
Thanks for the info bro bad ass truck. I have the same blk on white , 6” rough country on 33s but been wanting to upgrade to 35s answerd all my questions ima shredd my tires just so I get the 35s 😂 thank you and stay blessed
Gotta love the white… I think that might be the move for the next truck for me. Best of luck with the 35s! Thanks for watching.
Back when we were lifting our trucks we got up to 12' 6" on 44s and 8' 6' with 18 wide wheels.
The good ole days! Thanks for watching.
Love this video just got basically this exact same truck.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed. Best of luck with the new truck!
Hey man its been a year since you posted this, have you had any issue related to a 6inch lift since a year ago? I already have 35×12.5×20 on my ram with a level kit with literally no rub but i feel it need to be lifted tires fill up to much of the wheel well, also does the rear sit higher than the front after the lift?
@@tattedone6753 funny you ask, I’m in the process of making a 100k mile after video. I still drive the truck every day and love it just as much. I now have 125,000 miles on it and have no complaints. I just did front wheel bearings about 5k miles ago, but that’s what I get for running 35s and wheel spacers. Really can’t complain for going 120,000 + miles on one set of wheel bearings. If I had any more complaints, I’d tell you!
I think the rear sits about 1” higher in the back, but not a noticeable rake by any means. Thanks for watching
Great video brother! Love the truck, I really don't think you could have done it any better, looks fantastic. I have a very similar truck but a 5th gen. 2022 Built to Serve, Black, 6" BDS with Black Fuel Vectors and 35 Falkens. Those 4th Gens have a timeless look that won't get old, they will always look good. How are those Nitto's?
Hi there, thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed. Truck just rolled over 107k miles and counting. I think I’ll be shopping for a truck like yours in the distant future- can’t see myself in anything other than a lifted Ram 1500. But, I sure do love the look of the 4th gens like you mentioned.
I like the Nittos. I like the Trail Grapplers the best, but prefer the price of the Ridge Grapplers so that’s what I went with this go around. When we were in Alaska during the pandemic I couldn’t get Nittos so had to settle for Firestone Destination M/Ts which were not my favorite.
How do you like the Falkens?
The Falkens are fantastic. I have about 18k miles on them now and they show very, very little wear. Quiet as a mouse. They are surprisingly excellent off road for me. They are a very well built tire. The only downside is sometimes I wish I had something more agressive looking
Awesome, just bought my first truck about 5 months ago. It came with a 6” lift. It’s not something I’m used to. I moved to Florida, from California over 6 years ago. I realize I needed a truck living in a Country setting. I don’t use my truck for hauling just yet. I definitely enjoy driving it though. Same thing for me. I don’t use my truck for off roading at all. It’s more for looks then anything🤷🏽♂️. My first 2021 Big Horn. I thought my tires were a little too big🤔, but I’ve grown to love them. My wife drove it to work one day. Since the tires are so thick, she managed to put a nail in the tire. The good thing about thick tires. That nail absolutely did nothing. Which made me love the tires even more😂. When I turn, it rubs the fenders🤔. 35” tires to be exact. I receive a lot of compliments on my truck. I’ve had a few guys tell me that it’s normal to have a little rubbing. These guys have big trucks as well. So I figured they know what they’re talking about. I definitely want to get that taken care of. It bothers me a little. Kind of annoying to hear that rubbing every time I turn left. It doesn’t do it much when I turn right, which is interesting to me🤔. I love that black on black on yours. That’s what I wanted. Mine is black, with chrome. My wife is 5’5 and struggles a little to get in😂. When I do start hauling something, it will most likely be a boat. That’s what my wife wants me to get next. We’ll see what happens. And you’re right about turning into a parking spot. That’s always a challenge for me🤦🏽♂️. Great video. Oh, and I agree. A 6” lift is definitely perfect for a 1500. I have know plans to go higher. Beautiful truck bro🤙🏽
Thanks for watching, man. My wife has the same height struggles. We love the truck.
What wheels are you running on yours? I’m able to clear without rubbing with my wheel spacers. Maybe you’ve got a different style/offset wheel with your chromes as opposed to my stocks.
@@backcountrybuilds I’m running Nitto Trail Grapplers. I’m sure if I change those out, the rubbing will stop.
@@RILLAMAN84 I ran 35x12.5xR20 Trail Graps on stock wheels with stock offset for the longest time. No rubbing. Currently running same size Ridge Grapplers with no rubbing.
Only way I could clear the stock wheels is with 0.25” shims at least. I put a link to them in one of the comments below.
I got 2008 chevy silverado that's been giving me problems since day one. I been looking at 2014 all black with chrome tradesmen V6. No lift , bells or whistles but it's clean and catching my eye. I always like the look Ram has..
Sorry to hear about the problems. That’s never fun. I’m a GM guy at heart, but almost always ended up owning at least one Jeep/Ram as the daily. Treat them right and they’ve done us well.
Nice video- I have a 2010 with 6” RCX. Bought n 2019 with 120k miles, runs amazing. My problem is I put 8k in upgraded suspension and 37’ Mickey Thompsons and I’m blowing through new ball joints in 5k miles and 50% wear on my front inside tires. They warrantied new tires and ball joints but it will continue to happen- it’s a shame the professional lift shop can’t figure out what’s wrong. I live in Colorado and it’s sure been good in 12” snow storms with winch to help people.
Thanks for watching, glad to hear you enjoyed. Sounds like a sweet rig. That’s awesome they warranteed them, that’s unreal. How’s the fitment with the 37s and a 6”?
I must have gotten lucky with my setup. Really good wear on my tires. Best of luck!
You are lucky. I have a 2013 sport black. Had a leveling kit put on. Which the kit also came with rear 1" larger spring spacers. Had major squeaking ever since. Had the front spacer blocks removed and replaced with Bilstien 2.5" extended shocks to replace the spring spacer lift. Still squeaked. Had 2 shops look at it and they have no idea where the noise is coming from. The 1 shop was a 4x4 specialty shop. 4 years later, still got squeak. It's bad.
@@patlarentz6500 I had the squeak going for a while when I was in Missouri. I narrowed it down to front sway bar. Best of luck and thanks for watching
beautiful truck and a good review. 🍻
Thank you. And thanks for watching
Great straight to the point.
Thanks for watching!
Looks nice man! Gonna make mine the same but with a 4" inch lift!
Awesome. That’s gonna look great. Best of luck
The only practical reason for lifting a truck is if your gonna put on larger wheels and tires. there's no reason for lifting your truck to unnecessary heights because your front and rear differentials will always be the limiting factor of clearance. I find SEMA trucks baffling your just making your center of mass way higher up making it more dangerous to drive at higher speeds and on the overlanding trails.
They do it because they like the way it looks. Simple as that and nothing wrong with it
Can’t agree more! Thanks for watching.
Who cares lifted trucks look way better
Monster truck 💪🏽! Ram Gang💪🏽
Hell yeah bud
I have the same truck 6" lift kit with 37" Micky Thompson's, with a 10kg warn winch.
@@teammusky7469 how much did the ole winch setup put you back?
I’m planning on getting this 2020 Ram 1500 bighorn later on for my 25th birthday. If I ain’t satisfied with the stock height, I might consider on getting the lift kit to give it that muscle/off road look😁😁😁
Congrats, man! I’m jealous. My truck is about to roll over 100k…
Great, well spoken and detailed video brother. Fellow Army here, Hooah! I have two questions. What tires are you running, it looks like you had two different types in some of the photos? I know one of them is the destination mt/2's. Also, what kind of steering wheel cover is that?
Originally had 35x12.5 Nitto Trail Grapplers. Wore those down, then couldn’t get them shipped to Alaska during the pandemic, so had to go with Firestone Destination MTs (not my favorite), now I’m back to Nittos but chose Ridge Grapplers instead of Trail Grapplers. I’m really satisfied with the look (not as aggressive), but are really smooth and good for all of the highway driving I’ve been doing recently.
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for serving and for watching
@@backcountrybuilds Thanks for the response Dan and thank you for serving as well. Could you tell me what kind of steering wheel cover you have on there?
@@kirkhershey2120 Forgive me, won't be home until this weekend. I can't seem to find the exact one online. I'll check the brand as soon as I get back and let you know.
@@backcountrybuildsOh sorry bout that man. It's no rush. The steering wheel in my Laramie is heated and has been worn down to the copper element, and I need a cover.
@@kirkhershey2120 Cat® HexSport Black Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Cover, Standard 15 inch Size, Durable and Comfortable with Advanced Grip, Car Steering Wheel Cover for Auto Truck Van SUV a.co/d/iHCF6Kk I couldn’t find the exact one, but this one is pretty close!
I got a 10 inch lift on 38s and I love it
That’s sweet. What year is your truck?
@@backcountrybuilds 2014 it’s also a single cab short bed
@@Noobdriver99 dream truck right there
Build looks awesome, where did you pick up those gloss black bumpers?
They came factory! I think it’s the black/midnight package/edition. Sure looks good. Thanks for watching.
what part of Alaska do you live? all the forest and neighborhood backgrounds in your pictures look beautiful.
Was stationed in Alaska 2020-2022. Absolutely beautiful. We’ve been in the Midwest ever since. Beautiful in a different kinda way… thanks for watching!
I have a 6 inch rough county lift on my 04 ram just put all new 37s on and no rub... pervious tires where rdr 35s...new ones are milestone Patagonia 37s
Damn, I didn’t know those would clear. What wheels are you running?
Best to replace the shocks with fox shocks heard those are the truth. Snd with the kit itself I'll have it installed but mine is a 03 and plan to purchase it and by December,get ready to take it on the road.. and slowly but surely get starlight's upgraded seats not just the material.. apply 2017 seats in it. 1000 dollar headlights and bright reverse lights but both front and back in steel. Some dislike it but I prefer safty expecly In Mexico. Tons of animals at night can get your car wrecked.
My truck looks exactly like yours. I have stock 20x9 wheels and I am looking at getting a 6” Zone lift, but everyone I run into says I can’t run my stock wheels because the knuckle is going to be to large to fit in the bore of the rim. Have you had or heard of this problem before.? Figured I’d ask because your truck is my end goal.
Hi, thanks for watching. You’ll need at least a 1/4” wheel shim to run stocks. I went full send and run 1.5” hub centric wheel spacers and have had no rubbing issues at all in 80k miles. Granted, this is with the Fabtech lift, I would assume you’d be able to do the same with whatever brand. Hope this helps!
Yes sir, thank you for the help.
Looks great. I am getting my 2015 1500 lifted 6" this week and like your choice of tires and rims. What tires and rims are you using? All of this is so new to me, it's like learning a new language.
At exactly 6:32. Those are 35's? Can you tell me what tires/rim size/name, any offset numbers and anything else I'd need to have that set up of tires and rims? I appreciate this. Thank you again.
6:32 those are 35x12.5xR20 Firestone Destination MTs.
I’ve had three different tires on this truck since I bought it. First was Nitto Trail Grapplers, then Firestone Destination (couldn’t get the Trail Grapplers because of COVID), now I’ve got Nitto Ridge Grapplers.
The Trail Grapplers are my favorite. They look and perform the best and last the longest but are far more expensive.
Good luck with the install!
My rims are factory Ram wheels from a black 2017 Tradesman. I have to run at least a 0.25” wheel shim to clear the wheels. I have opted to run 1.5” hub-centric wheel spacers to give it the stance/look I like. Hope this helps.
@@backcountrybuilds Perfect. I rewatched the video and wrote down all of that. I missed the tires thank you for telling me what they are. I am gonna look for the Grapplers.
That you show side and front back profiles of the truck helps. It’s perfect. Thank you again. I appreciate your reply.
I remember watching your video when I first bought my truck 6 months ago wondering about lifting, and now I’m deleting the air suspension and lifting your video came up first again. You helped me greatly with your info in the video. I’ll link a video when it’s complete to show the result. Cheers 🤝
Hello, can you fit the stock rims and tires if you went with a smaller width tire? Maybe a 35x11.5x20?
Hi there, I think the rims are 8” wide, if I remember correctly. My guess is you’d be in good shape, but I’m no professional. Best of luck! Thanks for watching.
you added spacers to the wheels right? did you need to or you just wanted to for the look?@@backcountrybuilds
@@edwardski8315 I needed the 0.25” shims to clear, but decided to go a little wider for looking (1.5” hub centric spacers instead).
Do you have any problem with wheel spacers, thank you. By the way, love the truck
My wheel bearings were pretty shot after about 90k miles after having them on.
I bought the truck with 30k miles, just replaced the wheel bearings… probably would’ve had more life had I not run the spacers. It’s the price you pay for beauty.
Are you up near Fairbanks?
Yes
Are those stock 17s or 20s? I'm not good at telling the difference on wheel sizes 😂
They’re stock 20s! Thanks for watching
I like 👍🏼 your video I have ram 14 1500 and I put 35sx12.5 and looks very good. I going to subscribe to your channel. And again nice truck and video.
Awesome. Thanks for watching. I truly love this truck and the setup. Glad to hear you’re doing the same!
I have the pro comp 6 in lift with 35 in tires on my 2015 ram eco diesel with Helo rims . Truck drives great . The only problem I can’t fit it the parking garages to high
I feel your pain. Glad to hear you’re enjoying the lift otherwise. Thanks for watching.
Looks great 👍 I have a 2015 white 1500 crew cab would love to do this setup I'm ordering Axe off-road Artemis chrome wheels I have 5% tint on all windows except windshield true dual exhaust with muffler & resonator delete really Claps! Also have tri-fold gard bed cover that's flush so yeH came across your video and decided to go with this thanks!
Love the white Rams. Sounds like a nice build. Best of luck!
@@backcountrybuilds thanks
How do the ridge grapplers handle 1-3 inches of snow
They’re really good in deep snow. They’re ok in a little bit of snow, but aren’t no Blizzaks. Hope this helps, thanks for watching
2 tickets? That's annoying. Truck looks like a sexy beast!
So really awesome! How many ft your bed truck?..I mean how many inches your
The bed covers??
Thank you!
Great video. What size bed does it have?
I believe it’s a 6’ 3”. It’s a Quadcab and if I’m not mistaken, it’s a few inches longer than most of the Crew Cabs. Kinda cool
Im torn between a 4 inch and a 6 inch lift kit
The 4 inch lifts look great!
My old truck was a 6” and it worked great for me so I went with 6” again and don’t have any regrets. Best of luck!
@@backcountrybuilds I do a fair amount of towing , I am considering 4 on 35s. Or 6 on 35s. Does 6 on 35 look and function better than 4 on 35*?
@@SemperFixIt I tow a bunch too. Truck tows great with the Fabtech lift. I’ve never owned a 4” lift truck, so couldn’t tell you unfortunately. Towed the Chevelle all across the country on an 18’ car hauler and all went well
Cool vid! I got a 17 lonestar 4” kit on 37s no rub
On a 1500? That’s impressive. What are you running for wheels?
Wish someone would
Do this with a Tahoe with just 6 or 7inch tahoe.
Good job bud!
Thank you!
Nice rig! Now you need a prerunner front bumper with a skid plate.
That would be cool! Thanks for watching.
OffTopic: what is your wheel offset I have the same truck im about to order wheels i need the correct front wheel offset Help?
Hi there! They are factory Ram wheels. In order for them to clear, I needed 0.25” wheel shims. Hope this helps, best of luck.
You mention shims....what are those? I knew about the hub centric spacers but didn't know you needs shims as well. I thought the spacers were shims?
Shims are just round plates that are usually about 1/2” thick that slide over the factory lug studs to space the wheel out a slight amount (so you lose a small amount of your factory lug), as opposed to spacers which are usually at least 1” thick and have their own independent lug studs that your wheel fastens to. Hope that makes sense!
@@backcountrybuilds lol...I think so. So you put the shim on first then used a spacer over that?
@@prairiefinish www.roughcountry.com/wheel-spacers-1096.html?C&C%7Cm%7C%7Cfit_first_1096-b&gclid=CjwKCAjw3dCnBhBCEiwAVvLcuwe9CGE8S9ylcG6deJPHpcTxhsDpI4ywBQgKZgVnZwO4V8pSdjXtfxoCq40QAvD_BwE
Just those alone!
These are spacers:
www.kspmotor.com/products/ram-1500-wheel-spacers-302bk?currency=USD&variant=18826940940352&Google%20Shopping&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3dCnBhBCEiwAVvLcu46YBN2FZAqYD4gJY4vIk3SMDA8BKzjVadbjEZgrs2NXdxdBVOOYahoC_BsQAvD_BwE
Hey, what tire size you have? Brand. Thx!
Currently running 35x12.5xR20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on stock 20” wheels.
Most of the photos shown in this video are displaying when the truck had Nitto Trail Grapplers (same size). While in Alaska during the pandemic, couldn’t get Trail Grapplers so I went with Firestone Destination M/Ts.
I like them in this order
1.) Trail Grapplers (best look, performance, but more pricey)
2.) Ridge Grapplers (less aggressive, a little tiny bit quieter on highway than Trail Grapplers, don’t look/perform off-road as well in my opinion though)
3.) Firestone Destination (didn’t wear as evenly as the Nittos. Got pretty loud at the end of their life.
Thanks! Appreciate you for the info.
Thanks for watching!
I think you found the perfect balance on this truck. Did you use 2" spacers?
Thanks a lot. I love it even after over four years now.
They are 1.5” spacers. Thanks for watching.
would fender flares keep u from getting ticket? and did you paint your chrome wheels black or is that special order?
They might help keep down “the heat”, but the issue (in Alaska at least) is the exposed tire facing the drivers behind you, if that makes any sense. If I remember correctly, it’s no more than 12” of tread - hence the need for mud flaps because of my lift exposing more tire.
The wheels came black from the factory. This truck is the Black package, so black emblems, wheels, front bumper, etc. Pretty neat. Thanks for watching.
Do you know if this kit fits the 2017 ram 1500 crew cab express 4x4? I seem to be having trouble finding anything for the Express model.
Hi there. I’m not sure if the kits are cab size dependent. I would imagine a kit for a quadcab Ram would NOT fit a crewcab Ram, in that the cabs are different lengths and the control arm/trailing arm length and frame length would likely be different. I don’t however think the trim package (express, tradesman, big horn, etc) should have any effect on the fitment of a kit so long as you order it for the correct truck (regular cab, quad cab, crew cab, etc.).
I hope this helps. Best of luck and stay safe. Thanks for watching.
Are your tires 37s if so did they have to cut the front bumper
They are 35x12.5xR20 on stock rims. No trimming required with 6” Fabtech lift on my 2017 Tradesman Ram 1500. Had to use 1/2” wheel spacer/shim in the front in order to run stock wheels with this lift. Hope this helps.
Apologize if you said it on video I must’ve missed it. What size drop hitch are you running?
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Should be a 5”, if I’m not mistaken. Here’s the link
So I still have stock 17s with 285/70r17 open range all terrain tires. I really don't want to upsize the rims as I just got the tires. How much of a lift could I get before it looks ridiculous? Maybe a 4 inch?
@@Duffinhusterr 4 inch would probably loook quite alright
@backcountrybuilds Thanks! Might just go with a 3inch but it'll be awhile before I can get it done.
@ very cool. Give me an update when it’s done. Good luck
so in order to run the stock rims, you had to use a 1/4" shim spacer and then a 1.5" spacer? Is that just to get the look you wanted?
@@bryanfontaine9627 negative, in order to run stock wheels with the Fabtech 6” lift, I had to use at a minimum, a 1/4 wheel shim.
In order to get the look I wanted, I removed the 1/4” wheel shim and installed 1.5” hubcentric wheel spacers.
Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.
@@backcountrybuilds it makes more sense now. Thank you!
@@backcountrybuilds one more question. Did you buy 4 spacers or 2. I really like this look. Never mind. They’re sold in sets and I’ll need 2 sets.
I have 2011 1500 dodge ram 4.7 classic crew cab did 6in lift pay 1300 came out pretty good is ur truck 5.7 I had 17in now running 12.50 35 20
Bet it looks good! Thanks for watching.
Does anyone know what taillights he has? Brand and name?
Axial Black Smoked LED Tail Lights (09-18 w/o Factory LED Tail Lights) off of AmericanTrucks.com
Damn that looks good
Thanks, I like it a lot. Thinking of upgrading the taillights to the sideways U shape LED ones to spruce it up. We shall see
Great lookin truck!
Thanks!
Are you on Instagram?
@@ryanbritt9806 @backcountrybuilds
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Anyone know I added bigger 33 inch and wider tires on ram no lift looks good but the ride is garbage hit a bump I'm all over the place and everything is rough do I need new suspension with the tires
Are they new or used tires? Maybe take it to a shop and make sure they’re balanced. Best of luck and stay safe.
Do the heavier wheels and tires affect the braking?
@@allenw969 not substantially, in my opinion! And the wheels aren’t heavier because they’re the same as stock.
Where’d you get the tail lights?
I purchased them off American Trucks for $339 in 2019. Here’s the order info, I couldn’t find them on the website any longer, Axial Black Smoked LED Tail Lights (09-18 w/o Factory LED Tail Lights).
Here’s a link from another website. Pretty sure they’re the exact same thing. www.topgearautosport.com/148664/dodge-ram-2009-2018-black-smoked-led-tail-lights?gclid=CjwKCAjwiOCgBhAgEiwAjv5whF9XVf6YTWdd0wv7b35M3hfLjcHNZcC-InOW-0wmGPwP_ESrBeiLGxoCO78QAvD_BwE.
Also, if I were to do it again, I would’ve ordered these instead. www.topgearautosport.com/148770/dodge-ram-2009-2018-black-smoked-tube-led-tail-lights?gclid=CjwKCAjwiOCgBhAgEiwAjv5whJ2dCwLh_PNPaRDhK_aufU1nyGcTWQQKTPO2qOk0mgfK7wjCcjEV-hoCL_IQAvD_BwE super cool design. Hope this helps!
You got the tick yet ?
@@victorortega2718 oh yeah. She joined the party around 80k miles… hahahaha. Thanks for watching.
@backcountrybuilds damn man hate to hear it I had exhaust leak fix it ... but now I keep hearing a tick I think maybe lifters now you ever fix it ?
@@victorortega2718 this is the second 5.7 Hemi I’ve owned and the last one had the same issue. Exhaust headers bolts prone to snapping off inside the block. Same thing happened to this truck! Not urgent but definitely annoying hahaha
@backcountrybuilds yeah man I love the truck but dammit 😫 lol
Looks great
Thanks!
What's your wheel set up ?
Stocks, baby! Came with 2017 Ram Tradesman Midnight (Black Group Package or whatever it’s called). Had to run at least 1/4” wheel shims to clear the lift setup. Decided to run 1-1/2 hubcentric wheel spacers. Hope this helps!
Tires are Nitto Trail Grapplers (in the beginning), then Firestone Destination M/Ts (thanks, COVID), now Nitto Ridge Grapplers 35x12.5xR20. Thanks for watching
Did you have to do any frame modifications to put the 6" lift on? Thanks
Yes, some cutting on the control arm bracket and cut 3/4 of an inch out of tie rods. Check the description for the full install instructions
Great video
Thanks for watching!
I have the same truck as you with the rough country 4 inch lift. I started getting vibrations at 70mph after installing the lift and cannot figure it out. Have you had any issues with vibrations?
I have not. Do they go away above 70mph? Are they new tires and did you get an alignment?
@@backcountrybuilds no, the vibration is still present even above 70mph. I got an alignment and the tires are just year old. I don’t know what it is.
@@RickySlatton gonna sound dumb… try rotating tires front to back?
@@backcountrybuilds I’ve tried that. I think it’s my u-joints or one of my rear axle shafts is bent.
@@RickySlatton ahhh fair enough. Best of luck!
Got a 2017 Ram 1500 3.6 V6 with 33k miles (was trying to get out of a car with a lot of problems) what kind of lift do you recommend to fit on 35s? (I’m new to this)
A lot of guys are running Rough Country. Word on the street is they’re increasing quality recently but are still on the cheaper side if I’m not mistaken. Obviously I went with the Fabtech kit which is kinda bougee up there with BDS and all that. Depends on what you’re looking to do with it, but I’ve had really good luck quality wise with mine… but I sure paid for it hahaha. Best of luck, man!
@@backcountrybuilds ya. I want to put 35s on it but I’m not sure what the right tires are for my truck just yet and how to know what I should choose
@@taylorsampson5434 what a lot of guys do, including me, is when you’re first starting out instead of going for the big lift kit right of the hit, try out a leveling kit.
Rough country sells a pretty inexpensive 2.5” or 2.0” leveling kit, which will allow you to fit 33s and have them look right. I know you said you’re looking for 35s, which I’d be the first guy to tell you to go for it, but maybe especially with the V6 it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get some additional clearance for 33s with the leveling kit, try out some nice 33x12.5xR20s and you won’t hate yourself trying to move some heavy 35s with the V6.
Then down the road if you want to go bigger, you can upgrade from there.
A lot of people sell their used 33s on marketplace and Craigslist too. I think it’d be worth it because it’s safest to buy new tires, but here’s some good brands: Nitto, BFGoodrich, Toyo, Goodyear.
Also check out customoffsets website, you should be able to put your truck into their website and see what it would look like with different wheel/tire combos.
Hope this helps!
Yes...4" lift is perfect
Agree to disagree hahahaha
It doesnt level it?
Huh
Did you use the stock driveshafts, steering shaft and brake hoses(from frame to rear axle/front calipers?
Hi, Mike. Yes, stock driveshafts, kit comes with drive shaft spacer. Tie rods (steering shafts) were cut shorter by a small amount. Had to remove brake line brackets up front from original location to install brake line bracket drops. Check out the details here:
fabtechmotorsports.com/instructions/FT23040i.pdf
I want to add spacers to my ram with 4" lift with 33s but I was thinking going with 2" spacers do you recommend going 1.5 hub centric or do you think 2" is ok wanted to avoid adding shims enjoyed the video thanks
So way back when I was running 33s on a lifted Wrangler. I wanted spacers so I ordered 2” spacers and they were TOO WIDE. I returned them and picked up some 1.25” spacers.
I think with these bigger trucks, 1.5” is the sweet spot. Looks good, not tucked but not too obnoxious. 2” makes a big difference, asking for a mudflap ticket haha. Hope this helps.
@@backcountrybuilds Is that what you're running on your truck in the video, 1.25"?
Running 1.5” hub-centric spacers in the video! However, there are a few clips in the video you’ll notice that were from the 4,000 mile trip to Alaska, where I didn’t have the 1.5” spacers, just the 0.25” shims.
Do more videos
Will do
Very Nice!
Thank you! And thanks for watching.
BDS only
They ain’t bad
Rack
That would be sweet