Next Level Performance
September 19, 2026 • 11 min read
Our Verdict
The Eibach Pro-Truck Stage 1 Lift Kit is the smartest winter traction upgrade for a 2019-2024 RAM 1500 4WD — a 2.0-inch front lift and matched monotube shocks that clear 33-inch snow tires without wrecking the ride.
It is a complete, engineered system (springs plus Sport shocks), not a cheap spacer, and every piece is backed by Eibach’s Million Mile Warranty. If you drive your RAM through Northern winters or tow to the mountains, this is the kit we put on our own trucks in Tampa before the first cold snap.
Shop Our Top Pick →A RAM 1500 lift kit is the single upgrade that solves the two biggest winter problems for a half-ton truck at once: not enough ground clearance to plow through snow, and no room for taller, more aggressive winter tires. The Eibach Pro-Truck Stage 1 Lift Kit for the 2019-2024 RAM 1500 4WD lifts the nose about 2.0 inches, levels the factory rake, and opens up clearance for 33-inch snow-rated rubber — all while keeping the truck planted enough to daily-drive on icy pavement. In this review we break down exactly what you get, how it rides, what it fits, and which of the four Pro-Truck configurations is right for your RAM before the snow flies.
Why a 2-Inch Lift Is the Smartest Winter Traction Upgrade for a RAM 1500
Ground clearance is winter traction. A stock 2019-2024 RAM 1500 4WD sits with roughly 8.7 inches of clearance and factory 32-inch tires; in deep snow the front air dam and crossmember start plowing before the tires can bite. Adding a 2.0-inch front lift raises the approach angle and the belly, so the truck floats over packed snow instead of pushing it. Just as important, that extra height is what lets you fit a taller, siped winter tire — and tire is where 90% of real snow and ice grip comes from.
The RAM 1500 also leaves the factory with a nose-down rake to keep it level when the bed is loaded. Empty, in winter, that rake means the lightest end of the truck is the front — exactly where your steering grip lives. The Eibach Pro-Truck kit levels the stance, shifting weight balance forward and giving the front tires a more consistent contact patch when you are braking on a slick on-ramp. It is a handling upgrade first and a look second.
The Eibach Pro-Truck Stage 1 kit pairs progressive lift springs with matched monotube Sport shocks.
Eibach Pro-Truck Lift Kit Review: The Complete 4WD System
The Eibach Pro-Truck Stage 1 kit (part E80-27-011-02-22) is a complete, engineered lift system for the 2019-2024 RAM 1500 4WD 5.7L Crew Cab. It combines Eibach’s PRO-LIFT-KIT springs — built with the same race-winning off-road spring technology Eibach uses in Baja and King of the Hammers programs — with height-adjustable Pro-Truck Sport monotube shocks. That matters in winter: a spring-only leveling kit paired with worn factory shocks rides like a pogo stick over frost heaves and gives up damping control on rutted snow. Eibach engineers the spring rate and the shock valving together, so the truck stays composed.
In our Tampa shop we prefer complete systems like this one for exactly that reason — the customers who come back happiest are the ones who lifted with matched dampers, not a spacer alone. At around $1,125 (with an extra 5% off at publish), it lands between a cheap spacer level and a full coilover conversion, and it is the sweet spot for a truck that has to look good, tow, and get to work in the snow.
Key Specifications
How Does It Ride, and What Does It Fit?
In its standard setting the kit delivers 2.0 inches of front lift and 1.0 inch of rear lift, leveling the RAM 1500’s factory rake. Eibach’s height-adjustable clips let you dial the front up to roughly 3.2 inches and the rear to about 1.5 inches if you want more clearance for larger tires, so one kit covers a mild street level or a taller snow build. The Pro-Truck Sport shocks are a monotube design with 46mm pistons, nitro-coated rods, and a heavy-duty zinc-coated body — a construction that manages heat and oil aeration far better than a factory twin-tube on long, washboard winter roads.
The 2.0-inch front lift comfortably clears a 33-inch tire (a 275/65R20 or 285/65R20 winter/all-terrain) on most RAM 1500 configurations, which is the single biggest snow-traction gain you can make. Ride quality stays street-friendly — this is a Sport-tuned system, not a harsh race spring — so the truck still soaks up expansion joints and frozen potholes. A four-wheel alignment is required after install to reset caster and toe, which also protects your tires through a salty season.
Monotube Sport shocks with height-adjustable clips let you fine-tune lift for winter tire clearance.
What We Like
- + Complete engineered system — springs and matched monotube shocks, not a spacer
- + Height-adjustable clips (up to ~3.2 in front) clear 33-inch winter tires
- + Made in the USA and backed by Eibach’s Million Mile Warranty
Things to Consider
- – A four-wheel alignment is required after install (budget for it)
- – Front strut assembly needs a spring compressor — a shop job for most owners
RAM 1500 Pro-Truck Lineup: 4WD Complete vs 2WD vs Front vs Rear
Eibach sells the Pro-Truck lift for the RAM 1500 in four configurations so you can match your drivetrain and budget. The complete 4WD kit is our winter pick because it lifts and re-damps both axles in one box. If you run a 2WD work truck, the 2WD complete kit gets you the same leveled stance and tire clearance. The front-only and rear-only kits let you stage the build or replace one end — the front kit is the one to buy first if your only goal is leveling the nose and clearing bigger snow tires.
| Kit | Lift (F/R) | Covers | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eibach 4WD Complete Kit (Springs + Shocks)Top Pick | 2.0 in / 1.0 in | Front & rear | 4x4 winter daily & tow | $1,125.00 |
| Eibach 2WD Complete Kit (Springs + Shocks) | 2.0 in / 1.0 in | Front & rear | 2WD work trucks | $1,125.00 |
| Eibach 4WD Front Kit (Springs + Shocks) | 2.0 in / – | Front only | Level nose & clear tires | $275.00 |
| Eibach 4WD Rear Kit (Springs + Shocks) | – / 1.0 in | Rear only | Loaded-bed leveling | $275.00 |
Every RAM 1500 we level with this Eibach kit before winter sits dead flat and clears 285 all-terrains with room to spare. Owners tell us it rides better than stock over frost heaves and walks through snow the truck used to plow.
— Next Level Performance install team | Tampa, FL
Lift Kit vs Leveling Spacer: Why the Complete System Wins in Winter
A leveling spacer is the cheapest way to raise a RAM 1500’s nose — usually a puck that stacks on top of the factory strut for well under $150. It clears bigger tires, but it does nothing for damping. You are still riding on the same factory shocks, now pre-loaded and working at a steeper angle, which is exactly the wrong setup for a truck that spends winter pounding over frozen ruts and pothole edges. Spacer-only trucks are the ones that come into our Tampa shop a season later with blown factory dampers and a floaty, bouncy front end.
The Eibach Pro-Truck kit is an engineered lift system instead of a shim. You get purpose-built PRO-LIFT-KIT springs that set the height correctly and monotube Sport shocks valved to match that new spring rate and travel. The result is a truck that not only sits level and clears 33-inch snow tires, but also controls body motion over broken winter pavement and resists fade on long, washboard forest-service roads to the trailhead. For roughly the $1,125 range, you are buying suspension that is designed to work as one piece — and it is covered by a warranty that outlasts the truck. That is the difference between a look and an upgrade.
Springs and dampers valved together beat a spacer stacked on tired factory shocks.
Installation and Winter Setup Tips
Plan on a 3-5 hour install for a competent DIYer with a spring compressor, or a half-day at a shop. The front lift springs mount on the factory strut, so the front assembly has to come apart — that is the step where a spring compressor (and some patience with rusty Northern hardware) matters most. The rear lift springs swap in with the axle supported. Torque everything to Eibach’s spec, then get a four-wheel alignment before you drive it hard; winter potholes are brutal on a truck that is toed-out.
For the best cold-weather result, pair the lift with a dedicated winter or all-terrain tire in a 33-inch size (275/65R20 or 285/65R20) rather than a summer highway tire — the lift makes room, but the tire compound and tread do the gripping. If you tow to the mountains, the leveled stance also keeps your headlights aimed correctly and your trailer sitting flat. At our Tampa shop we set customers up with the complete 4WD kit, an alignment, and a winter tire package as one bundle so the truck is ready before the first storm.
A complete kit means matched springs, shocks, and hardware in one box — no guesswork before winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Eibach Pro-Truck lift kit raise a RAM 1500?
The Eibach Pro-Truck Stage 1 kit raises a 2019-2024 RAM 1500 about 2.0 inches in front and 1.0 inch in the rear in its standard setting, which levels the factory nose-down rake. Height-adjustable clips let you increase the front to roughly 3.2 inches and the rear to about 1.5 inches for more tire clearance.
Will a 2-inch lift help my RAM 1500 in snow?
Yes. A 2-inch lift adds ground clearance so the truck rides over packed snow instead of plowing it with the front air dam, and it makes room for a taller, more aggressive winter tire — which is where most real snow and ice traction comes from. Leveling the stance also puts more consistent weight on the front tires for better steering grip on ice.
What size tires fit a RAM 1500 with the Eibach 2-inch lift?
A 2.0-inch front lift clears a 33-inch tire — typically a 275/65R20 or 285/65R20 winter or all-terrain — on most RAM 1500 configurations. Wider or taller sizes may need the adjustable clips set higher or minor trimming; confirm your exact wheel offset and cab/bed combo before ordering.
Do I need an alignment after installing the Eibach lift kit?
Yes, a four-wheel alignment is required after any lift or leveling kit. Changing ride height alters caster, camber, and toe; an alignment resets those angles so the truck tracks straight, steers correctly, and does not chew through tires — important through a salty winter.
Is the Eibach Pro-Truck kit good for winter daily driving?
It is one of the better daily-driver winter lifts because it uses matched monotube Sport shocks tuned for street comfort, not a harsh race spring. The 46mm monotube design manages heat and fade on long, washboard snow roads, and the leveled stance improves front-tire grip without making the ride jittery.
Does the Eibach Pro-Truck lift kit come with a warranty?
Yes. Eibach manufactures the Pro-Truck lift springs and Sport shocks in the USA and backs them with the Eibach Million Mile Warranty, one of the strongest coverage terms in the suspension market.
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