Things i don't like about my 2017 ram 1500

[Laffs]

Do you drive with the cylinder deactivation off? Cause this will make a difference

I used to think, meh, I doubt it even does anything, or would make it even worse on fuel only using 4 cylinders or 6 or however many it cuts out, but when I started using it, it dropped my L/100 down almost an full point

Leveling kits and even moderately oversized or more aggressive tires CRUSH your MPG. Leveling kit alone on my 07 Ram knocked off 1-2mpg highway mpg.

[Ponyryd]

^Lower it. Better fuel mileage, looks, handling, plus you can get into it easier.

[Laffs]

^Lower it. Better fuel mileage, looks, handling, plus you can get into it easier.

Been there and got the photos to prove it.

[True Blue]

^Lower it. Better fuel mileage, looks, handling, plus you can get into it easier.

I lowered my 4x4 Dakota about 12yrs ago and people called me crazy. Until I pointed out the benefits (to me) in going that route.

[ZR]

Rake on my GM, to me, looked Ronny Redneck, current Ram is close enough for my liking as is. Besides, as mentioned previously, felt ride of the Bilstein leveling shocks had deteriorated significantly (run at max lift) n had I kept the Sierra would have been taking them back out.

[N89]

Rake on my GM, to me, looked Ronny Redneck, current Ram is close enough for my liking as is. Besides, as mentioned previously, felt ride of the Bilstein leveling shocks had deteriorated significantly (run at max lift) n had I kept the Sierra would have been taking them back out.

I think I may remove the leveling kit and see if the ride improves, better fuel mileage would be a bonus but I didn't buy if for the fuel economy so no big deal there.

[ZR]

I think I may remove the leveling kit and see if the ride improves, better fuel mileage would be a bonus but I didn't buy if for the fuel economy so no big deal there.

Another thought, Dave's in Keswick, maybe hook up with him to compare ride of yours vs stock? Ever down Scarberia way, happy to do the same or even run round the block next Wing Night.

[N89]

Rake on my GM, to me, looked Ronny Redneck, current Ram is close enough for my liking as is. Besides, as mentioned previously, felt ride of the Bilstein leveling shocks had deteriorated significantly (run at max lift) n had I kept the Sierra would have been taking them back out.

I may remove the leveling kit and see if the ride improves, it was installed right after I bought the truck so I didn't really drive it much without it installed, hopefully the ride improves a bit.

Sorry double post.

[ZR]

How did you make out with the oil smell?
What means did you use to bring the front up?

[N89]

How did you make out with the oil smell?
What means did you use to bring the front up?

Happy to say the oil smell is gone.
To raise the truck i used a 2" front leveling kit, similar to this.
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