Leveling kit vs lift kit: what's the difference?
A leveling kit raises the front of the truck so it sits level. A lift kit raises the whole truck. For the 2022 Ram 1500 we carry 9 leveling kits from $29.95 to $581.90, and 52 lift kits of 3 inches or more from $679.95 to $5,761.60.
The short answer
Most trucks leave the factory with the nose a little lower than the back. A leveling kit lifts the front to match. It is the cheaper, simpler job, and it makes a little room for a bigger tire.
A lift kit raises the front and the back. It costs more and takes longer to fit, and it makes room for much bigger tires.
What we carry for the 2022 Ram 1500
Side by side, on our shelf today. The middle price is the one in the middle: half the kits cost less, half cost more.
| Leveling kits | Lift kits, 3″ and up | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Raise the front so the truck sits level. | New springs, arms or spacers raise the whole truck. |
| Kits we carry | 9 | 52 |
| Height | 1.5–2″ | 3–6″ |
| Price | $29.95 to $581.90 | $679.95 to $5,761.60 |
| Middle price | $249.95 | $2,369.95 |
By how much they raise it
The same leveling kits and lift kits, by height:
| Height | Kits | From |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2.75″ | 9 | $29.95 |
| 3–4.75″ lifts | 24 | $679.95 |
| 5″ and taller | 28 | $1,199.95 |
How big a tire each makes room for
Our fit rule, the one every shelf uses:
| Tire height | Lift it usually needs |
|---|---|
| Up to 33″ | Stock height |
| 33–34.5″ | About 2″ |
| 34.5–36″ | About 4″ |
| Over 36″ | About 6″ |
Your trim, your wheel's width and its offset change this, so we confirm your setup on the call.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between a leveling kit and a lift kit?
A leveling kit raises only the front, so the truck sits level. A lift kit raises the whole truck, front and back, and makes room for much bigger tires.
How much does a leveling kit cost for a Ram 1500?
We carry 9 leveling kits for the 2022 Ram 1500, from $29.95 to $581.90. The middle price is $249.95.
How much does a lift kit cost for a Ram 1500?
We carry 52 lift kits of 3 inches or more for the 2022 Ram 1500, from $679.95 to $5,761.60. The middle price is $2,369.95.
Can I fit bigger tires with a leveling kit?
A little bigger. By our fit rule a leveling kit of about 2 inches usually clears tires up to about 34.5 inches tall. Bigger than that usually needs a lift.
Why do two 6-inch lift kits cost so differently?
We carry 22 lift kits of 6 inches for the 2022 Ram 1500, from $1,199.95 to $5,249.95. The height is the same. The difference is mostly what comes in the box: the shocks, and on some kits new control arms.
How it works
- Every number here comes from our own catalogue, at prices checked October 27, 2026.
- Seeing parts on a photo of your own truck is invite-only while it is in alpha. The store is open to everyone: tell us your truck and every shelf shows what fits it.
- Whatever you pick, a person checks it fits your truck before anything is charged.
- True to size. Fitment measured to the inch.