thing I noticed, is when putting the strut back in (with 2" spacer), it was crazy tight to the point I needed just a little bit more, then a little bit more. so I loosened the 36mm Axle Nut to where it was still threaded on the axle, but only by a few threads. that gave me that extra bit to get the lower control arm to give me an extra inch downwards.
Just bought a 21 rebel and there was one 1” difference between front and back. To put the 2” lift in the front I had to put a 1 1/2” spacer in the back so the front wasn’t higher.
Great video. I want to attempt this soon on my truck. Could I remove the lower ball joint on the lower control arm so I don’t have to remove any brake components and steering tie rod? Thanks.
Just installed my motofab leveling kit based on this vid and one from DooWork. Thank you this was very helpful. Running 2856520s on the 2” lift and stockers. So far so good. What did you do for the speedometer correction?
@@WaterFowler41 okay thanks buddy ! Yeah all my tires were 55 psi when I brought it from the dealership. Thanks for all the helpful video’s keep them coming !
Assuming you’re talking about a Rebel or a Ram with ORP springs i wouldn’t add Bilsteins and the Motofab kit. If you want more lift than what the 6112’s will do then you’re looking at a full lift kit. The spacers cause too many down travel issues.
What’s up brother question any issues with alignment after the level. 4 shops and my truck still pulls to the right im lost and so are the shops doing the alignment. Any advice would be huge thanks I have a 2021 Laramie
@@WaterFowler41 I’m taking off the 2.5 motofab level kit and installing the 3.5 rough country lift kit with control arms and new struts and shocks praying it’ll correct the geometry issue 🤞🏽
The Rebel has 1” lift compared to the normal Rams. It’s the same height as the Rams with the Off road package. Only difference between the ORP and the Rebel is the Rebel also comes with bilstein 4600’s.
Does the one inch lift on the rebel affect the level making it 3.5 front in total, my shop is recommending upper control arms because most 3.5 " levels recommend them. Or is the factory upper control arm fine with this kit
Correct 1” plus the 2” leveling kit makes this a 3” kit compared to a basic Ram. Considering our Rebels have the same UCAs and the basic Rams it’s definitely worth replacing them with newer ones to accommodate the new angles
@@WaterFowler41 what’s the part number for the 2 inch level kit? And is the 2.5 inch not recommended? My plan is to install method r20 wheels and Mickey Thompson Baja mud terrain 35s
Man, you overstate everything. Make it simpler. You dragged a 15min how to video to 26 mins. With too much fluff. Youre obviously an amateur mechanic, dont pretend to be anything other than a youtuber socialmedia hunter. You have a nice truck but not doing it justice . Keep it simple man.
@@WaterFowler41I appreciate your informative videos and they've helped me out a lot. I wish I had as much mechanical aptitude as that tonyford guy. Maybe one day...
Next on my lift list
thing I noticed, is when putting the strut back in (with 2" spacer), it was crazy tight to the point I needed just a little bit more, then a little bit more. so I loosened the 36mm Axle Nut to where it was still threaded on the axle, but only by a few threads. that gave me that extra bit to get the lower control arm to give me an extra inch downwards.
Yup, it’s a tight fit with 2” spacers. I can’t imagine doing this with a 2.5 or 3” kit. Good call on loosening the wheel nut!
Great video im thinking of doing the same to my 2020 rebel
Just bought a 21 rebel and there was one 1” difference between front and back. To put the 2” lift in the front I had to put a 1 1/2” spacer in the back so the front wasn’t higher.
Did u have to change the upper control arms ?
On a Rebels it’s highly recommended
Yes I did
Outstanding informative video. Thanks!
Great video. I want to attempt this soon on my truck. Could I remove the lower ball joint on the lower control arm so I don’t have to remove any brake components and steering tie rod? Thanks.
No you’ll have to work from the upper control arm with these kits.
I’ll have ready lift installed with 3.5 lift and it’s to high,, can I replace to 2 inch spacers instead?
Just installed my motofab leveling kit based on this vid and one from DooWork. Thank you this was very helpful. Running 2856520s on the 2” lift and stockers. So far so good.
What did you do for the speedometer correction?
I didn’t change my tires (yet) so no need for speed calibration.
Great to hear the video helped! Enjoy the new ride height!
How are they holding up?
Still running them!
I did 2.5 on mine and now the front is a inch higher then the rear how does that make sense 🤦♂️
Do you have the torque specs To everything?
Yup,
Upper ball joint is 65 ft-lbs
Upper strut nuts is 30 ft-lbs
Sway bar hardware is 35 ft-lbs
Lower strut hardware is 150 ft-lbs
How did this kit end up holding up?
Question off the subject, do you have all your tires at 55 psi or do you do the recommended buy the factory 55 psi front and 45 psi rear ?
I’ve been running them at the 55/45 like the door says
@@WaterFowler41 okay thanks buddy ! Yeah all my tires were 55 psi when I brought it from the dealership. Thanks for all the helpful video’s keep them coming !
Great video. But you didn't give a good look at the truck after install.....
Check out my Instagram. Plenty of pictures there!
Do you recommend these after 3 years or do recommend doing a diffrent kit?
And do you recommend getting new control arms?
I have since installed bilstein 6112’s and core4x4 UCAs which is my favorite suspension set up.
Do you lose the oem handling/ smoothness? Is it a tight and stiff dive?
Nope
So this may be a dumb question, but could you pair this MOTOFAB leveling kit with Bilstein 6100 up front and 5160 shocks on the rear?
Assuming you’re talking about a Rebel or a Ram with ORP springs i wouldn’t add Bilsteins and the Motofab kit. If you want more lift than what the 6112’s will do then you’re looking at a full lift kit. The spacers cause too many down travel issues.
Where is the mark now is it in the back or front?
The back since the struts have to be rotated to fit with the puck kit
How is the ride quality now
Superb!
If you adjust the level of head ligth at lifted 2"?
you should check them out and make sure you're not blinding those in front of you. there should be instructions in the manual for measuring
What’s up brother question any issues with alignment after the level. 4 shops and my truck still pulls to the right im lost and so are the shops doing the alignment. Any advice would be huge thanks I have a 2021 Laramie
Never any issues, i go to the same Firestone shop and everything aligns well
@@WaterFowler41 I’m taking off the 2.5 motofab level kit and installing the 3.5 rough country lift kit with control arms and new struts and shocks praying it’ll correct the geometry issue 🤞🏽
Stock tires on my rebel lasted 26,000 miles until bald
Yeah, Duratracs wear fast for sure... when he said 30-40K miles, I was like... what? :)
does the rebel have the 1 inch lift from the factory off rd package?
The Rebel has 1” lift compared to the normal Rams. It’s the same height as the Rams with the Off road package. Only difference between the ORP and the Rebel is the Rebel also comes with bilstein 4600’s.
Does the one inch lift on the rebel affect the level making it 3.5 front in total, my shop is recommending upper control arms because most 3.5 " levels recommend them. Or is the factory upper control arm fine with this kit
Correct 1” plus the 2” leveling kit makes this a 3” kit compared to a basic Ram. Considering our Rebels have the same UCAs and the basic Rams it’s definitely worth replacing them with newer ones to accommodate the new angles
@@XB0XM4N420 are u using a 2.5 inch level ?
That isn't a rebel it dosent have the air suspenion
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@Water Fowler 41 haha glad I could make your day I'm new to rebel game looking at a 2017 and it has the air suspicion so I thought they all did haha
Water Fowler. I just installed these on my 2021 Ram Rebel but I am .5 inches higher in the front over the rear. Why would that be?
Are you sure you purchased a 2” spacer and not a 2.5” by accident?
@@WaterFowler41 I ordered part number DR-2 2"
Hmm I’d double check that your measuring this from the center of your wheel hub to the edge of your fender flair.
@@WaterFowler41 what’s the part number for the 2 inch level kit? And is the 2.5 inch not recommended? My plan is to install method r20 wheels and Mickey Thompson Baja mud terrain 35s
Can u fit 35s on R20s ?
I’m not sure, I imagine fitment will come down to offset
@@WaterFowler41 if I add the motofab 2” lift spacers to the strut do I need to switch the control arms ?
I’d recommend it
Man, you overstate everything. Make it simpler. You dragged a 15min how to video to 26 mins. With too much fluff. Youre obviously an amateur mechanic, dont pretend to be anything other than a youtuber socialmedia hunter. You have a nice truck but not doing it justice . Keep it simple man.
Thanks for the views! I’ll try to make better videos like yours.
@@WaterFowler41I dont make videos. I build cars.....for more imaginative minds. Learn your hubs fom your spindles.
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Thanks again for the views they help keep the channel moving forward with more content!
@@tonyford666Man, you overstate everything. Make it simpler. You dragged a 3 word complaint into a whole paragraph. With too much fluff.
@@WaterFowler41I appreciate your informative videos and they've helped me out a lot. I wish I had as much mechanical aptitude as that tonyford guy. Maybe one day...