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Dodge Ram 1994-2008: Lift Kit Reviews

Lift trucks not only look cool, but they can off-road better. Read more about lifting your truck.

By Jerry Perez - July 16, 2015

This article applies to the Dodge Ram 2nd and 3rd Generation (1994-2008).

Out of all the modifications that one can do on a Dodge Ram, none are more noticeable or impactful as lift kits. Lift kits are designed to raise your truck in one way or another, either to give it higher ground clearance or to achieve a higher look overall. Lifting your truck can vary from just a couple of inches to turning your daily driver into a monster truck. And with so many options as well as styles of lifts available in the market, how can you decide which one is best? We've compiled a guide with the three most popular brands of lift kits for the Dodge Ram. Remember that these projects can be done by you, but require specialty tools and the help of another person. You can always choose to have it done at a dealer or repair shop.

Lift Kits
SkyJacker
Rough Country
SuperLift
Price
 $1,400 to $2,000 $195 to $800 $800 to $1,000
Type of lift
 Suspension lift kit with shocks Suspension lift kit with shocks Suspension lift kit with shocks
Lift Height
 3-inch to 5-inch 2.5-inch to 5-inch 2-inch to 4-inch
Modifications Needed?
 No, new shocks and leaf springs are included in kit. No, new shocks and leaf springs are included in kit. Yes, rear leveling or lift are not included with kit.
Warranty

1 year (only when installed by retailer)

Lifetime replacement

 Lifetime replacement
Best Quality: SkyJacker

Best Value: Rough Country

SkyJacker

Price – $1,400-$2,000

Type of Lift – Suspension lift kit with shocks

Lift Height – 3-5 inches

Modifications Needed? No, the shocks and leaf springs are included with the kit.

Warranty – 1 year (only when installed by retailer)

SkyJacker is one of the biggest names in the truck suspension and lift kit industry. The benefit of buying a kit from a company like SkyJacker is that they are big enough that they perform their own testing and development, which reflects in the quality and performance of their products. The trade off? They aren't necessarily the cheapest brand on the market, but with choices of 3 to 5-inch lift kits that include all the parts necessary, including various choices of shocks to suit your style, they are definitely one of the top choices in the market. Recommended for its reputation.

Rough Country

Price – $195-$800

Type of Lift – Suspension lift kit with shocks

Lift Height – 2.5-5 inches

Modifications Needed? No, the new shocks and leaf springs are included with the kit.

Warranty – Lifetime replacement

Not only does Rough Country offer a lifetime replacement warranty on most of their equipment, but they offer a good range of lift heights from 2.5 to 5 inches for Dodge Ram trucks, which are the most desirable heights. Rough Country will also include all necessary parts to complete the installation, and also offers other products like leveling kits as well as body lifts at a lower price. Rough Country has built a reputation among Ram owners for offering quality products at a very affordable price. Recommended for its quality and affordable price.

SuperLift

Price – $800-$1,000

Type of Lift – Suspension lift kit with shocks

Lift Height – 2-4 inches

Modifications Needed? Yes, rear leveling or lift is not included with the kit.

Warranty – Lifetime replacement

SuperLift has grown in popularity for offering various choices for the Dodge Ram trucks, having a good quality products and for offering a great warranty as well. SuperLift does require some extra components to be modified that are not included in the kit, such as the rear blocks or rear leaf springs, so for a leveled look all around those would have to be purchased separate. SuperLift kits range from 2 to 4 inches and vary in prices accordingly. Recommended for its growing popularity.

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