Mild 2–3″ lift territory for 4th-gen Ram 1500 (DS) and Classic — more stance and tire room than a front-only level, without jumping to a 5–6″ trail kit.
Fits: 2009–2018 Ram 1500 / Dodge Ram 1500 2WD / 4WD (4th gen DS) and Ram 1500 Classic where the listing says Classic / DS
Does not fit: 2019+ 5th gen DT new-body (non-Classic) · TRX · Ram 2500 / 3500 HD · most factory air-ride packages · stacking spacers on already-lifted struts
Find the Suspension Parts you Need
Leveling vs true lift: a front spacer / loaded strut only fixes rake. Kits here that add rear blocks, coil spacers, or matched rear shocks are the mild “true lift” path. ReadyLIFT 66-1026 / Rough Country 363 stay on the leveling side — useful for comparison, not a substitute for rear drop.
Year / drivetrain fork: many RC 2–3″ kits start at 2012 and list 4WD. 2009–2011 and 2WD need different SKUs — read the year line. Classic owners should prefer kits that explicitly say Classic or 2012–2018 DS.
Still deciding on a front-only level? Start here: 2009–2018 Ram 1500 2 Inch Leveling Kit. After a 2–3″ lift, UCAs help ball-joint angle: 2009–2018 Ram 1500 Upper Control Arms.
Quick picks
MAP listings hide the buy-box amount until you open the listing.
| Goal | Kit | Part # | Live price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Budget true 2.5″ lift (4WD) | Rough Country 2.5″ Suspension Lift | 358 | $99.95 |
 | 2″ lift with N3 struts (4WD) | Rough Country 2″ Lift Kit w/ N3 | 358.23 | $439.95 |
 | Premium SST 2.5″F / 1.5″R + UCA | ReadyLIFT SST Lift Kit | 69-1036 | $615.99 |
 | 3″ spacer lift + forged UCA | Rough Country 3″ Spacer + UCA | 31200 | $499.95 |
 | 3″ loaded N3 + rear shocks + UCA | Rough Country 3″ N3 Complete | 31231 | $949.95 |
Compare brands (ReadyLIFT / Rough Country / Daystar)
| Brand / kit | Part # | Lift | Style | Live price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Country 2.5″ (358) | 358 | 2.5″ F/R-ish | Spacer lift (leaves ~1″ rake) | $99.95 |
| Rough Country 2″ N3 (358.23) | 358.23 | 2″ | Lift + N3 struts | $439.95 |
 | Rough Country 2″ M1 (35840) | 35840 | 2″ | Lift + M1 struts | $649.95 |
| ReadyLIFT SST (69-1036) | 69-1036 | 2.5″F / 1.5″R | SST + tubular UCA | $615.99 |
| Rough Country 3″ (31200) | 31200 | 3″ | Spacers + forged UCA | $499.95 |
 | Rough Country 3″ (31230) | 31230 | 3″ | Spacers + N3 rear | $599.95 |
| Rough Country 3″ (31231) | 31231 | 3″ | N3 struts + N3 rear + UCA | $949.95 |
 | Rough Country 3″ (31231RED) | 31231RED | 3″ | N3 complete, red UCA | $969.95 |
 | Rough Country 3″ M1 (31240) | 31240 | 3″ | M1 struts + M1 rear + UCA | $1,209.95 |
 | ReadyLIFT level+UCA (66-1026) | 66-1026 | 2.5″ front | Leveling — not a rear lift | $526.99 |
 | Rough Country level (363) | 363 | 2.5″ front | Front spacer only | $49.95 |
 | Daystar ComfortRide (KC09113BK) | KC09113BK | 2″ front | Poly level (front) | $76.57 |
Works Kit options
order it all once, do it right — pick one complete path. Do not stack spacers on loaded lift struts.
A) Rough Country 2–2.5″ (daily / mild trail)
- Budget spacer lift: Rough Country 358 2.5″ ($99.95) — 2012–2018 / Classic 4WD; leaves ~1″ rear rake
- 2″ with N3 struts: 358.23 ($439.95) · M1 path: 35840 ($649.95)
- Alignment after install (required)
B) ReadyLIFT SST 2.5″F / 1.5″R (shop favorite when equipped)
- ReadyLIFT 69-1036 ($615.99) — 2.5″ front / 1.5″ rear with tubular UCAs for 2009–2018 DS & Classic 4WD (non-air)
- Front-only alternate with UCAs (leveling, not rear lift): 66-1026 ($526.99)
C) Rough Country 3″ complete (UCA included)
- Spacers + forged UCA: 31200 ($499.95)
- Add N3 rear shocks: 31230 ($599.95)
- Full N3 struts + N3 rear: 31231 ($949.95) or red UCA 31231RED ($969.95)
- M1 monotube path: 31240 ($1,209.95)
- Confirm 4WD / non-air / non-Warlock / non-V6 notes on the N3 strut listings
D) Leveling-only contrast (not a rear lift)
- Rough Country 363 ($49.95) · Daystar KC09113BK ($76.57) · ReadyLIFT billet 66-1030 (MAP price)
- Loaded leveling strut path: 501028 ($349.95) — front-only
Spec notes
| Kit | Lift | Style | Live price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Country 358 | 2.5″ F/R-ish | Spacer lift (leaves ~1″ rake) | $99.95 |
| Rough Country 358.23 | 2″ | Lift + N3 struts | $439.95 |
| Rough Country 35840 | 2″ | Lift + M1 struts | $649.95 |
| Readylift 69-1036 | 2.5″F / 1.5″R | SST + tubular UCA | $615.99 |
| Rough Country 31200 | 3″ | Spacers + forged UCA | $499.95 |
| Rough Country 31230 | 3″ | Spacers + N3 rear | $599.95 |
| Rough Country 31231 | 3″ | N3 struts + N3 rear + UCA | $949.95 |
| Rough Country 31231RED | 3″ | N3 complete, red UCA | $969.95 |
| Rough Country 31240 | 3″ | M1 struts + M1 rear + UCA | $1,209.95 |
| Readylift 66-1026 | 2.5″ front | Leveling — not a rear lift | $526.99 |
| Rough Country 363 | 2.5″ front | Front spacer only | $49.95 |
| Daystar KC09113BK | 2″ front | Poly level (front) | $76.57 |
Prices move; MAP listings may hide the buy-box amount. Confirm on the listing.
Shop notes
- 2–3″ is daily-driver / mild-trail height — expect CV angles to steepen vs a 2″ front level; stay honest about tire size and offset.
- Always get a 4-wheel alignment after.
- 4WD vs 2WD: most complete RC / ReadyLIFT mild lifts on Amazon emphasize 4WD — verify 2WD before ordering.
- Classic vs DT: Classic reuses DS DNA. New-body 2019+ DT is a different hub.
- While you’re in there: inspect UCAs, ball joints, and sway links — see the matching UCA hub.
- Avoid no-name spacer stacks; stick to ReadyLIFT / Rough Country / Daystar when you want clear fitment copy and returns.
Related on Just Suspension
- 2009–2018 Ram 1500 2 Inch Leveling Kit
- 2009–2018 Ram 1500 Upper Control Arms
- 2019–2024 Ram 1500 2–3 Inch Lift Kits (DT)
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