2022 Ram 3500 Air suspension.. What lift and why?

Installed a lift on my 3500 with air suspension for the best ride and mostly highway use.

[@hypoglycemicdinners4737]

Your awesome man. You break everything down in more detail than I have ever seen. For someone that just bought a 2021 3500 this helps me tremendously

[@dimitryskobelev4760]

I have been looking for a video with a 3.25" lift with the air system and haven't been able to find anything as close to your video. Very descriptive, to the point with a few extras. Much appreciated brother.

[@RockyRohde]

Thanks for watching!

[@cubedmack]

Man, this truck is clean. The thumbnail had me thinking this was KZbinr "Eddie's Life" truck.

[@DM-tf6mk]

Truck looks awesome! Great informative video. The breakdown of part numbers, measurements and details were fantastic!

[@chrisbrandt3642]

Thanks for all that detail. I need to save this for my next build. Always love your videos. Glad your a RAM guy!

[@Burroughsbikebuilds]

Lots of detailed information in here. Love it.

[@newgtguy]

Nice Rocky! Thanks so much for the detail man. You are saving the rest of us a lot off time and money brother!

[@RockyRohde]

Thanks!

[@97Cummins]

Damn, thats a clean ride man. Nice work🤟

[@RockyRohde]

Thanks

[@SouthernOutfitter]

Love the truck!! I have a 16 limited dually leveled in the front I need to do something in the rear!

[@Longslyde1]

Nice truck! I have a 2022 3500 Ram HO Diesel also. I had to do nothing with correcting tire size or TPMS. Probably because I have the Limited with Uconnect5... But Anyway, the speedo calibrates automatically from the GPS and there is a setting in UConnect for tire pressure setting all the way down to +-25 PSI, Front and rear independent. Threw 35" x 13.50 Mickey Thompsons Baja Boss (F Ply) on it and checked Speedo, Went right on the money a few miles down the road. I run 45 psi front and 30 rear unloaded. Running full Thuren Leveling kit with Fox Shocks on mine and rides great!

[@apristretto9521]

sounds like a great setup. do you tow? how's that affected, if so?

[@Longslyde1]

@@apristretto9521 tows perfect IMHO. With the F Ply tires, it does everything a stock truck would do. I pull a 24ft bumper hitch flatbed with a tractor on it and I don't even feel it back there. I had a half ton to do that and it was white knuckles all the way lol. The thuren leveling kit does a great job smoothing the ride from the front. You still know it's a one ton truck, but it's more behaved. One thing though, don't put the Thuren leveling kit in a truck where you want to put a pickup bed camper in or anything the dramatically raises the center of gravity. It will get a little tippy without the added support the stock sway bar gives you. Anything else (5th wheel or bumper hitch) it is not noticeable. 👍

[@apristretto9521]

@@Longslyde1 👍thanks for the info, very much appreciated!

[@Hunter-ex2sw]

Great Video

[@drkar4656]

Interesting about the frame flex.

[@DavidBrown-jt7yi]

I just found your channel two weeks ago. I appreciate the videos because I have basically the same truck without the Ram boxes. This is my first truck that I bought last year to pull an RV. I have a couple of question. I also have the factory air suspension but I’m wondering what I can do to soften the ride on a bit. I was told I could get Thuren coils and a good shock. I don’t have the money to do a full blown lift but I’m just looking to better the ride. I will be putting on some Toyo AT3’s in a couple of months which I’m hoping will be better than the original Firestones. I love the possibility of the wheel balancers but are they only good for oversized set up or can you run them on stock specs? Any information to help out a new guy is appreciated. Your truck looks great.

[@RockyRohde]

You can run balancers on stock setup.. I forgot to mention sulastic shackles on rear leaf springs. I have them installed but forgot to mention.

[@fivesfilms]

Still don’t have my 3500 Limited. It’s 5-60 days away from dealer delivery. Been waiting since early November.

[@RockyRohde]

The wait is no fun….. my truck sat in the railyard almost a month…

[@redbeastadventures]

@@RockyRohde I know my truck has been built for a while, but waiting on it to get to dealer. 😕

[@DSHoss]

Hey - I've followed all of your build and think this one is the best! Nicely done. Quick question though, did you have to relocate your spare tire with the Carli kit or were you able to get around it with the BDS items you used?

[@RockyRohde]

Thanks! You do not have to relocate spare with Carli kit. Simply remove tank to drill holes for radius arm drops then reinstall. I keep my spare.. I know if I have a flat I can use it on the front in emergency..

[@Motleymick]

I'm trying to figure out what brand the steering box thingy is but my wife keeps bothering me. lol

[@ayahc187]

Just wanted to check in and see what you think about it now.

[@RockyRohde]

I would order the same truck again without ram box so I could tow fifth wheel.

[@ayahc187]

I was searching for the links to everything you got as it has the look that I want. Do you happen to have them if not I understand. It's the exact reason I didn't buy the ram boxes.

[@Nanookian]

Nice build. I want to see what it is like getting in and out of a 3.25 lift + 37 inch tires. No one stands next to their lift or shoots a video of getting in and out. Will you do that?

[@jonathanbaldwin6335]

Love your videos bro this is my first diesel can you provide a build list so I can source the parts ?

[@RockyRohde]

Carli trackbar, 3.25 springs, radius arm drops, and radius arms if you want to spend money for looks… PMf 3.5” blocks with 2.5 degree taper they will custom build takes about a week. Used bds rear lift for air bags. You can order just the rear it comes with u bolts and air bag pedestals and 3” blocks you will not use. You can use the 3” but when truck is loaded with trailer the back end will be low. 3.5 is perfect and gives truck about 3/4” rake. Order the bds fox shock kit also but tell them the rear shocks need to be the next longer set. The ones that ship with 3” block only have about 1.5” up travel.. Sulastic shackles make the truck ride better than 2500. Go to sulastic website and order them. The truck will ride good and will be setup for hauling also. I installed the Kings and removed them. If you plan to run the Baja then reservoir shocks are needed. I will not be purchasing reservoir again as last two sets rode more stiff than I care for. Hope this helps.. I have towed toy hauler 2500 miles in one trip and anyone that rides in my truck cannot believe it’s a one ton.. also keep in mind tire sidewall.. if planning to run a 35 need to go 18-20 wheel. Stay away from 22” wheels unless planning to run a 38… if your going to run 22s just buy a cheap lift and put in a air seat lol… these are the things I have learned from building multiple trucks. Again this is just my opinion and everyone is welcome to have one. This is what works for me!!

[@jefforr439]

So did I miss something? That's not a Carli pintop kit. Nor are those the Carli deaver leafs in the rear. What makes the Carli pintop is the king shocks. Why didn't you use the Carli shocks and leafs??

[@RockyRohde]

I pulled them off… replaced them with what you see in the video

[@jefforr439]

Interesting. Mind sharing why?

[@jefforr439]

@@RockyRohde Did you have an issue with the Carli stuff? I have a 2500 with the Backcountry kit. Love it. Thinking of going to a 3500 also and doing Carli stuff.

[@andybd11a]

Good video man. I had carli on my 17 air assist 3500. Im in canada and with our dollar it was huge money. I have a 23 dually now rear air assist and im thinking about basically doing what you did minus that extra inch spacer in the front. What do you think i need for a spacer in the rear to match the carli 3.25 front springs. I cant remember how much spacer was under my last trucks bags.

[@RockyRohde]

Bds 2” rear kit should work fine. You can still use a 2.5” block with that no issues.. if you need 3 add the traxda 1” bag spacer

[@tedbuit9249]

Hey Rocky great video! Can you give me the info on the steering box support? I'm doing a Carli build on a 2022 2500 Limited right now. Ted

[@RockyRohde]

www.dodgeoffroad.com

[@johhnysg8485]

What power steps did you go with? And how did you go about relocating the air tank?

[@RockyRohde]

Stock steps no air tank relocation needed

[@seniorjumper82]

Rocky where you able to use the Aev pro cal snap to calibrate your speedo on your 22? I’ve been told by hyper tech which is what I’ve used in the past said the electronics are different on the 22 and they don’t have a calibrator out yet. I’m trying to get mine calibrated but I’m hitting roadblocks.

[@RockyRohde]

Yes aev pro cal snap works on 22 no issues.. it’s what I used

[@user-xt2je2yb6k]

What size socks did you do in the front? Same as rear?

[@rossagge]

Thanks for the info. Nice set up. Looks like you have quite a bit invested in your rig. I basically have the same truck, Longhorn w/ALRS. I just want to give mine a slight lift, maybe 2-2.5" and smooth out the ride. I drive mostly County Roads, rough, so it's a kidney buster. I do tow a 5er with a GN set up occasionally as well. So I'm looking for an in between set up. Something to give that back end a smoother ride and a modest lift that won't short the capacities. Looking to put 35s on it. Any suggestions on what suspension kit to go with? Thx!

[@RockyRohde]

Sulastic shackles is a must… they will make a major improvement if you have a 3500 with leaf springs.. All brands will work.. stick with 2.0 shocks or shock extensions.. reservoir shocks will stiff in the ride on a hd truck. Progressive springs and adjustable track bar. The best ride is possible when you use radius arm drops.. without you are extending the arms and moving axle back. I have a lot of peeps ride in my truck and can’t believe it’s a one ton. The other thing to remember is 18"wheel rides excellent, 20" is ok, 22" and up will be stiff unless 38" tire or larger.. hope some of this helps..

[@rossagge]

@@RockyRohde This definitely helps! Lot to look into. I do plan on sticking to 18" and a taller tire to help soften up the ride. I'll stay away from reservoir shocks as best I can. I appreciate your insight and reply.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

Whatta you got 100 grand into this truck?

[@Motleymick]

Hi Rocky, Can you drop a link for the centric wheel balancers that you have? I want to order some for my truck but don't know what to get. Thanks.

[@RockyRohde]

www.centramatic.com

[@shiningstaer]

Im wondering if i should keep my air ride and het a lift or do an air delete and go a bit taller. I dont do too much off road. Opinions

[@RockyRohde]

Keep the air.. You can get lifts for it.. Small spring pack rides better

[@ayahc187]

Did you have to use the index ring with that setup?

[@RockyRohde]

No

[@bcstout4277]

Did you use the Carli Adjustable Track Bar?

[@RockyRohde]

Yes

[@simpsonservicesllc2987]

I have a 2023 Ram 3500 HO Aisin 4x4 coming. What do you suggest to be able to run 37s and still haul both BP and GN.. Thanks.

[@RockyRohde]

Run stock wheels or max 10 wide.. no more than 3.5 level…

[@simpsonservicesllc2987]

@@RockyRohde Suggestion on a kit or front back parts?? It is Oem air..

[@RockyRohde]

I would use Readylift full coil replacement level on the front. The rear just needs a block kit and 1” or 2” traxda airbag spacer. The sensor is attached to the top cap on the spring. I have used all the high dollar kits before.. if you want a 100% kit bds will sell complete and is a good kit. If your not planning to Baja in the desert don’t put stiff reservoir shocks. I have been happy with shock extensions, rear blocks and full coil replacements for best highway ride.. If you want to replace shocks and spend the cash fox 2.0 or Bilstien will do..

[@simpsonservicesllc2987]

@@RockyRohde TY..

[@scottsdale3323]

what brand is your front coil spacer?

[@RockyRohde]

Traxda… they make 1” front.. they also make spacers for stock rear airbags

[@fivesfilms]

Have you had any issues with your 12” Uconnect 5 system?

[@randybessling]

did you add an indexing ring

[@RockyRohde]

No..

[@RylandRay]

Update on the deere 1585?

[@RockyRohde]

Absolutely best mower I have ever owned… I look forward to mowing.. the updates I did in the video have kept the cab clean..

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[@mikebarlekamp8686]

What your wheel set up

[@RockyRohde]

Tis544BM 20x9

[@rogerstewart5140]

What size rim & off set

[@RockyRohde]

22x9 +18

[@RockyRohde]

20”x9 +18

[@rogerstewart5140]

I was looking at same wheel in a 20×10. But it has a -25 offset. Trying to figure out the offset I need

[@RockyRohde]

+18 is just a bit outside fenders… 0 is going to be outside and anything negative is far out

[@anthonystaggs6239]

sorry, but i'm not spending $7300 on a carli kit just bc I have air ride. giant waste of money tbh. And, that's not including cost of tires lol

[@SSgtBlueUSMC0369]

Hey brother could you message me I had some questions still.

[@RockyRohde]

Shoot me a message on messenger.. It’s under my name

[@SSgtBlueUSMC0369]

@@RockyRohde 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@RockyRohde]

@@SSgtBlueUSMC0369 what’s the questions?

[@SSgtBlueUSMC0369]

@@RockyRohde With that set up how dose she tow with a load?

[@RockyRohde]

Just pulled my toy hauler from Texas to Florida.. pulled great no issues.. truck sits almost perfectly level…