RAM 1500 Lift & Leveling Kits — 2" to 6" (Classic & DT)

A 2" leveling kit clears a modestly bigger tire and evens the stance — the easiest, cheapest step. A 3–4" kit fits larger tires with a near-stock ride. A 6" kit is for 35s and a big stance, and needs more supporting parts. Buy for the tire size and look you actually want.

A leveling kit raises the front to match the rear and clears a slightly bigger tire — great for looks and mild tire upgrades. A full suspension lift adds new shocks, control arms, and often a rear setup for real clearance and off-road travel. Level for stance; go full suspension if you run big tires or wheel it.

The classic body and the new-body DT have different suspension, so a kit has to match. RAM also sold the “1500 Classic” alongside the DT from 2019–2023 — match your exact model, not just the year, before ordering.

Unlike most half-tons, the RAM 1500 has a coil-spring rear (with optional factory air suspension). That's why RAM lift kits are truck-specific — and if your truck has the air suspension, you need a kit made to work with it. Confirm which rear setup you have before buying.

Past a basic level, taller kits often add control arms, a track bar, and sometimes driveline or geometry corrections to keep the truck driving right. Many complete kits include these — check what's in the box so you're not caught short mid-install, and plan for an alignment afterward.

Bigger tires make the truck feel sluggish and hurt mpg. Through moderate tire sizes most owners stay on stock gears; at 35s and up, re-gearing restores lost power and drivability. It's a separate job from the lift, but plan for it if you're going big.

If you want to even the stance and clear a modestly bigger tire without the cost of a full lift, yes — a leveling kit is the popular entry point on the RAM 1500. Because the RAM has a coil (or optional air) rear, pick a kit made for your rear setup. For 35s or serious clearance, go with a full lift.

Raising the front slightly firms the ride, marginally reduces front down-travel, and changes the factory suspension angles — so an alignment afterward is a must. It also doesn't add rear height, and on an air-suspension truck the kit must be designed to work with the system. For most owners the trade-offs are minor next to the improved stance and tire clearance.

For most owners a quality 2" leveling kit (for stance and a mild tire bump) or a 4–6" suspension kit (for 35s and clearance) is the sweet spot. Match it to your generation (Classic vs DT) and your rear setup (coil vs air). Each product page lists the exact fitment and what's included so you can compare kits at the same height.

Common kits run from a 2" level up to 6", with taller systems available. More lift means bigger tires and stance, but also more supporting parts, a higher center of gravity, and usually a re-gear. Most street/mild-trail trucks land in the 2–4" range.

It depends on tire size and use. A 2" level is ideal for stance and a modest tire; 4" adds real clearance for larger tires; 6" is for 35s and a bold look. Taller isn't always better — pick the smallest lift that clears the tire you want.

Yes — 3" clearly changes the stance and lets you fit a noticeably larger, more aggressive tire. It's a strong visual step up from a basic level while still keeping the truck easy to live with day to day.

Yes — any lift changes the front-end geometry, so budget for an alignment right after install. Taller kits that include control arms make it easier to bring the alignment back into spec.