Rough Country 3 inch lift/level kit for a Dodge Ram 1500 2wd 2002-2005

Installing only the front half of a Rough Country lift kit to see if it does the trick to level it out
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[@miketerrazas6128]

The Rough Country 3” level kit comes with the 1.5” leaf spring blocks. Did you install the rear 1.5” blocks to get the truck level or just have the 3” spring coils installed?

[@justtheClark]

I never installed the rear blocks. The truck sits level without it, but after using the truck for a while if you put anything in the bed it will start to lean the wrong direction. So I will be installing them soon.

[@urielvelazquez7930]

What do you mean in the wrong direction? Also when you install the rear blocks, that means it won’t be level right?

[@justtheClark]

@@urielvelazquez7930 so I don’t want the truck to be higher in the front and it sits level at the moment but if I put anything at all in the bed it makes the front higher then the rear. So I’ll have to put the rear blocks on to stop that.

[@urielvelazquez7930]

@@justtheClark oh okay gotcha but doesn’t that mean when you add the rear blocks, it will lift the rear 1.5”? So it won’t be level anymore right? I’m asking so much because I want to do exactly what you did

[@justtheClark]

@@urielvelazquez7930 yes I do believe it will make the rear slightly higher. Even with the blocks installed it will still be -1.5 inch then factory rake currently -3 inch rake

[@2004DodgeRam]

this dude just saved my life, went to do the install with a buddy and found out my right side ball joint is GONE, literally in the worst shape I’ve ever seen. Truck never drove differently so it’s literally a ticking time bomb, taking it to the shop soon🤞

[@troyhig]

the next scotty killmer of youtube ! keep it going clark! love seeing the videos

[@Rolleezy]

Great video, great quality. Im gonna go change my suspension now that i see it can be done in 10 minutes lol

[@alexegus71]

Man, that looks dope. I have the same year, the same color Ram is excellent, Job

[@Pacifici20]

Awesome Video very informative and great quality!

[@justtheClark]

Much appreciated!

[@moosherboy]

Thanks a ton. Used your video for my install and went seamless. To be honest I installed it 4 years ago but I didn't remove sway bar links ball joint and something else I forget. That time it wasn't right and had no spring like the shocks or springs were way to big/tight. So I put them on a shelf because when I called RC then said I passed return window and didn't really give me any tips or tricks for the install. Installed it Saturday and everything looks and feels great. Thanks again

[@photomed51]

GREAT video.....

[@frankroman261]

Nice vid

[@jasonvelasquez4850]

Great video! How big of tire could I put on after getting this lift kit? I have a 02 Dodge Ram and would like to go with that mud / all-terrain big tire look if possible.

[@edgarh252]

Great video just wondering if you changed both coil springs before putting everything back together? Just the upper control arm holding them in place until both are changed correct?

[@justtheClark]

Yea after I disconnected the sway bar I popped both upper control arm ball joints and swapped the new springs in

[@tomkaisers7057]

do you have a link to the product? Cant find it

[@DanielTapia-dy6bi]

What model number is the kit?

[@supersize661]

Great video helped me out a lot for mine. But my biggest issue is now my tie rods end links don’t want to come down all the way

[@justtheClark]

Usually when you drop it back on the ground you can connect them along with the sway bar

[@supersize661]

@@justtheClark that happened yup but messed up part all my ball joint all the bolts and nuts were done. I had to order it all to replace cause they all spin now and nothing bolts on. Was at least able to do one side

[@joseburgos5106]

Great video. Thanks for sharing it. What's the part # you used? I have a 2003 Ram 2wd that needs to be raised 3 inches, and I am trying to figure out what to select to install.

[@justtheClark]

I don’t know the part number of the springs alone but the sku number for roughy country is 36630

[@bigterribletexas1501]

​@@justtheClarkI have a 03 ram 1500 also and I put a 2.5" leveling kit on the front to even it out with the back and I'm planning on getting a 3" lift kit for my truck. My question is, will they have to remove the 2.5" leveling kit on the front to install the 3" lift kit for my truck?

[@DanielTapia-dy6bi]

Hi Clark. Great video man. Great info. But I was wondering, will this work on my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500? 2WD? I can see by the video everything is the exact same in the suspension as my 2500. Please let me know. Thank you.

[@justtheClark]

I would imagine it would be similar but the 2500 should be using stronger springs from the factory. I can’t actually find much info for the 2500 2wd

[@DanielTapia-dy6bi]

What’s the kit model number?

[@jeremiafrias]

I want to do this to mine. However, dodge has a very good ride quality. Did you notice any change in confort after doing this upgrade?

[@justtheClark]

So my front springs had sagged and the ride was pretty bad. It would bottom out over small bumps. It rides great now and because it’s larger springs and not a spacer it didn’t make it too firm.

[@SuperSkaterwilly]

How’s the ride quality with those shocks looking to change my level to a lift and wanted to know if these shocks are any good?

[@justtheClark]

It’s riding great now I can’t say for sure it’s the shocks though. The old springs were sagging so bad the suspension was just bouncing off the bump stops.

[@jonoz9847]

Just did the 2inch RC on my 2012 Laramie and it took a solid day. But that’s New England rust for you….

[@justtheClark]

Lol I bet. I’ve seen a few cars that made it down south

[@nickel946-isra9]

I needed your help to buy the same shock absorbers for my ram 1500 2007 2WD but the front shock absorbers were not left, they lack travel so I don't know if I have to also buy the springs or with 3 inch leveling heels for the spring so that it has the same travel shock absorber 

[@justtheClark]

The shocks that came in the kit with the three inch lift were the same size as the stock ones. I believe I compared them in the video.

[@nickel946-isra9]

@@justtheClark No, I saw one more turn to the rough country spring, it is longer than the original spring.😬

[@SkwishieLette]

What length are those struts ? My new/used truck has a level kit maybe even this one but i need new front shocks and cant figure out what length i need the ones that were on it were 20 in

[@justtheClark]

As far as I could tell this kit had the same size shocks. I was surprised they were not longer

[@dannybarker5658]

would this fit an 08 rwd? i can't seem to find many vids of people with that year leveling..

[@justtheClark]

Parts wise I cant say but Install would be similar not much changed

[@joe7528]

I have read other comments about 2.5 inch RC coilovers kits makes the front end about 1 inch higher than the rear so i can imagine the 3inch will be the same issue also 3 inch or higher you want to replace the UCA with a aftermarket one the OEM don't support the angle and it hits the spring

[@damianhndzify]

Any recommendations on UCA ? I have that issue of them hitting on the spring mount

[@joe7528]

@Damian Hernandez I'm still doing my research on lift kits and level kits and UCA at this time. i don't have any recommendations

[@jaycamacho8179]

@@joe7528well I hope not because I called RC directly because I kept hearing different things and they told me OEM is enough 😬🫠

[@mrlosangles4697]

Got the upper control arm off like nothing

[@genekind8752]

Did you have to adjust the camber? I ask because I put the same kit on my truck and I have quite a bit of positive camber.

[@justtheClark]

Yes you will have to correct the camber it will be off. Would highly recommend getting an alignment. But if you don’t you can mark the top control arms bolt locations and adjust them evenly in the direction you need keeping with the most amount of caster you can. Then put the truck down roll it back and forth, put a level on the rim to check if the camber is near zero or slightly negative. Then you just check toe and see if the steering wheel is straight. I got lucky toe and steering wheel were pretty much spot on.

[@genekind8752]

​@@justtheClark Right on! Thank you for the advice. I also noticed the upper control arm is incredibly close to the shock tower (?Proper Nomenclature?) . I'm worried about downward travel of the entire wheel assembly on rough terrain. Do you know of a replacement upper control arm that would work with this particular vehicle? I'm looking to replace the stock "V" shaped upper control arm with more of a "U" shaped upper control arm. I know, I have all the questions today but I appreciate the help and guidance.

[@justtheClark]

I don't have one to recommend. Most of my experience is with older vehicles and not off road, but I did notice the angle of the top ball joint and if you are driving it off road that would be the failure point. It will need something with a better angle. Also a limiting strap wont fix the core issue but might stop it from breaking

[@genekind8752]

@@justtheClark I called Rough Country today and they were of ZERO help. I know I can't be the only person who noticed this issue and is looking for a workaround for the problem.

[@benjamincastillo6866]

Do your upper control arms hit your shock tower in bumps or did I just install mine wrong? Lol

[@justtheClark]

Not that I’ve noticed. I’ve put a good amount of miles on it since the kit and it’s still riding smooth

[@benjamincastillo6866]

Yeah, I’ll probably stop with the diy 😂

[@jeremyedwards8256]

Hey, did you figure out why the control arms were hitting - having the same issue

[@grossmeister1181]

Did you had to change anything regarding brake lines or suspension stops or something?!

[@justtheClark]

Nothing more then what is in the kit. You're not moving anything far enough to mess anything up

[@grossmeister1181]

@@justtheClark Thanks for your answer, very good to know!

[@jamesmeservey2696]

Did you have to go get a front-end alignment?

[@justtheClark]

You definitely should after installing. It will through your alignment off. I adjusted mine with just a tape and level to set camber

[@unxpectd4509]

I have a 2wd/4wd ram will this lift be the same and the installation?

[@justtheClark]

If you have a 4wd Ram it will be different but the actual install will be similar. You will just have the extra step of dealing with the front axles

[@MidnightPolaris800]

​@@justtheClarkno springs on 4wd. It's torsion bar

[@xander11167]

How much did the rough kit cost?

[@justtheClark]

It was about $350 and does come with blocks for the rear but it’s level without it

[@arnaudstral]

How can I see if the suspension on mine are original or already lifted without disassembling the whole damn thing

[@justtheClark]

Easiest was is if the front end looks lower then it should be then it’s stock

[@justtheClark]

Also there will be almost no gap between the ft control arm and the bump stop. For the rear you would just check the blocks on top of the axle

[@virgilhobby8765]

how long did it take?

[@justtheClark]

Like 3-4 hours without a camera

[@TheSkipperdcn9]

Did you need a alignment after doing the lift

[@justtheClark]

Yes you will need an alignment after the install, camber will need to be adjusted because of the new height

[@TheSkipperdcn9]

@@justtheClark thank you just installed last night the steering is way off

[@ttv_sway9531]

Can I use this on a 2008 dodge Ram 1500

[@justtheClark]

The kit is only rated for 05 and I know they made changes to the truck so I’m not sure it it would fit

[@JP-cb8bz]

We're not in a third world country bud, Stop doing everything by hand and invest in cordless Milwaukee half inch and 3/8's tools. Waaay faster and easier.

[@moosherboy]

I just did mine on Saturday by hand, don't see the issue but more power too ya