2-Inch Lift Kit with M1 Struts for Ram 1500 4WD (2012-2018)
- Fits Ram 1500 4WD (2012-2018) and Ram 1500 Classic 4WD (2019-2024) — review the exclusions before ordering
- Kit contents: M1 adjustable leveling struts (monotube, 0-2") plus the 2.5 strut kit box hardware
- Does not fit 3.6L Pentastar V6 engines, 4-Corner Air-Suspension trucks, or Warlock models with the 1-inch factory lift
- Bolt-on install with no cutting or drilling; downloadable installation guide available
- Front lift is limited to 2 inches and leaves a 1-inch rear rake
The Trail Fortress check
Will it fit your truck?
✓ Fits
✕ Does not fit
- Models equipped with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine
- Models with 4-Corner Air-Suspension found standard on Rebel and Limited models
- Warlock models
Optional replacement struts ONLY give 2-inches of front lift. This package is an available upgrade across multiple sub-models. For a visual to confirm if your vehicle is equipped click here. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
About this kit
2-Inch Lift Kit with M1 Struts, fitment-checked
Rough Country 35840 is a 2-inch lift kit for Ram 1500 4WD (2012-2018) and Ram 1500 Classic 4WD (2019-2024), built around M1 monotube adjustable leveling struts set for 0-2" of front height. It does not fit trucks with the 3.6L Pentastar V6, trucks with 4-Corner Air-Suspension, or Warlock models with the 1-inch factory lift.
This 2-inch lift kit for the Ram 1500 4WD (2012-2018) and 1500 Classic 4WD (2019-2024) uses M1 monotube adjustable leveling struts, adjustable through a 0-2" range, plus the matching 2.5 strut kit hardware. Front height is limited to 2 inches by the replacement struts, and the setup leaves a 1-inch rear rake for towing and load stability. Check your engine and suspension before ordering: the 3.6L Pentastar V6, 4-Corner Air-Suspension trucks, and Warlock models are excluded. Bolts on with no cutting or drilling, and a downloadable installation guide is available.
What’s in the box
Kit contents
- 1× M1 Adjustable Leveling Struts 502028
- 1× 2.5 Kit Boxstruts 1358
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 35840 kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 35840 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00840269910630 |
| Lift height | 2 in |
| Shock package | M1 series |
| Shipping weight | 48 lb |
| Country of origin | CN |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits |
| Installation guide | Downloadable PDF |
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