Leveled a 4th-gen Ram 1500 (DS) or Classic and the factory upper joints are complaining? Tubular / forged UCAs restore angle and durability after a mild level.
Fits: 2009–2018 Ram 1500 / Dodge Ram 1500 2WD / 4WD (4th gen DS) and Ram 1500 Classic where listed
Does not fit: 2019+ DT new-body as a primary fit (see that hub) · TRX · most factory air-ride packages
Find the Suspension Parts you Need
Year fork: many forged RC arms start at 2012. For 2009–2011, prefer ReadyLIFT combo / UCA-only or KSP tubular paths and confirm the listing.
Start with leveling hardware if you still need spacers/struts: 2009–2018 Ram 1500 2 Inch Leveling Kit.
Quick picks
MAP listings hide the buy-box amount until you open the listing.
Going beyond a level? Mild 2–3″ complete lift kits for this generation: 2009–2018 Ram 1500 2–3 Inch Lift Kits.
| Goal | Kit | Part # | Live price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Forged aluminum UCA (2012–2018 4WD) | Rough Country forged UCA | 31201 | $339.95 |
 | Leveling + tubular UCA combo | ReadyLIFT level + tubular UCA | 66-1026 | $526.99 |
 | ReadyLIFT UCA-only | ReadyLIFT UCA-only | 67-1041 | $459.99 |
 | Value tubular 2–4″ | KSP tubular UCA | KSP tubular | $239.99 |
 | Budget adjustable BJ (alignment room) | Moog adjustable upper BJ | K100316 | $137.55 |
Compare brands
| Brand | Part # | Style | Live price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Country | 31201 | Forged UCA | $339.95 |
 | Rough Country | 31201RED | Forged UCA | $349.95 |
 | Rough Country | RC OE Upgrade | Forged UCA | $339.95 |
| Readylift | 66-1026 | Level+UCA combo | $526.99 |
| Readylift | 67-1041 | Tubular UCA | $459.99 |
 | KSP PERFORMANCE | KSP forged | Forged UCA | $319.99 |
| KSP PERFORMANCE | KSP tubular | Tubular UCA | $239.99 |
| MOOG | K100316 | Adjustable BJ | $137.55 |
 | MOOG | K100115 | Adjustable BJ | $38.93 |
 | MOOG | RK643074 | OEM-path arm | $51.59 |
 | MOOG | RK643073 | OEM-path arm | $50.98 |
Works Kit options
order it all once, do it right
A) Rough Country forged (2012–2018 4WD)
- 31201 ($339.95) or red 31201RED ($349.95)
- Broad OE-upgrade option: RC OE Upgrade ($339.95) — confirm Classic vs DT
B) ReadyLIFT (UCA hero)
- Level + tubular UCA combo: 66-1026 ($526.99) — UCA is the reason this kit belongs here
- UCA-only: 67-1041 ($459.99)
C) KSP tubular / forged
- Tubular KSP tubular ($239.99) · forged KSP forged ($319.99)
D) Budget alignment room (Moog adjustable BJ)
Keep the hub UCA-first. If you only need caster/camber room on stock arms, Moog adjustable upper ball joints are the cheap path:
- K100316 ($137.55) · K100115 ($38.93) — confirm Classic / DS years on the listing
- OEM-path full arms: left RK643074 + right RK643073
Spec notes
| Kit | Lift / use | Live price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Country 31201 | See listing | $339.95 |
| Rough Country 31201RED | See listing | $349.95 |
| Rough Country RC OE Upgrade | See listing | $339.95 |
| Readylift 66-1026 | 2–2.5″ level+UCA | $526.99 |
| Readylift 67-1041 | See listing | $459.99 |
| KSP PERFORMANCE KSP forged | 2–4″ typical | $319.99 |
| KSP PERFORMANCE KSP tubular | 2–4″ typical | $239.99 |
| MOOG K100316 | Stock / level | $137.55 |
| MOOG K100115 | Stock / level | $38.93 |
| MOOG RK643074 | Stock / level | $51.59 |
| MOOG RK643073 | Stock / level | $50.98 |
Prices move; MAP listings may hide the buy-box amount. Confirm on the listing.
Shop notes
- DS vs Classic vs DT: Classic reuses DS suspension DNA — DT (2019+ new body) is a different hub.
- Alignment after any UCA or adjustable BJ install.
- 2WD vs 4WD: forged RC kits often emphasize 4WD — read the year/drivetrain line.
- If you still need spacers/struts, use the matching leveling hub — this page stays UCA-first.
Related on Just Suspension
- 2009–2018 Ram 1500 2 Inch Leveling Kit
- 2019–2024 Ram 1500 Upper Control Arms
- 2019–2024 Ram 1500 2 Inch Leveling Kit
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