Before You Buy: 2019-2022 Ram 1500 King Coilovers Deep Dive

If you've ever dreamed about going Ricky Bobby fast in an open desert plain or going gung-ho monster truck on some rocky off-road terrain, you're in luck. With a workhorse truck like the Ram 1500, there are few upgrades that have a more profound impact on off-road performance than the line up of 2019-2022 coilover leveling kits. Given the broad spectrum of Ram 1500 performance enhancing accessories on the market, it can become difficult finding the next upgrade that is best suited to your needs. Whether you're looking to upgrade your Ram 1500 into a powerhouse off-roading rig or simply looking to upgrade your suspension, one company stands out with its signature blue anodized sheen: The King Off-Roading Coilovers. From its construction to its overall handling, King Off-Road has become a premium end staple and a go-to choice for Ram 1500 owners abroad. With that said, here are some of our thoughts on what to expect with the King Off-Roading Coilovers.

Precision Engineering and High-Grade Aluminum Construction

This isn't just your run-of-the-mill suspension upgrade kit that lifts your Ram 1500 and helps you turn better when you're off the beaten path. The King Off-Road coilover kits are made to last, and it shows in the use of top of the line materials and detailed design elements. When it comes to construction, the King Off-Road Coilovers stand among the best that the aftermarket arena has to offer. For this example we can look to the 2019-2022 Ram 1500 King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilover Kit (Front Pair). King Off-Road reflects a dedication to best practices and high quality by utilizing high-grade aircraft quality billeted aluminum components and heat treated 6061 grade aluminum alloy pistons. In combination, Ram 1500 owners with the King 2.5 coilover kit can drive assured knowing that their suspension will withstand extensive and long term use. The aluminum fashioned components are also followed by a precision engineered bored and honed cadmium plated body, leading to optimized dampening and a layer of corrosion resistance. With all of these elements going, the King 2.5 kit will be the definitive upgrade needed to show all off-road terrains that you are, in fact, the captain now. The deliberate material and design choices found in the King coilover kit will have any Ram 1500 owner ready and able to tackle even the most demanding off-road terrain with little problem.

Notable Features:

• Precision bored and honed, cadmium plated chromoly body
• Hand-built w/ top of the line materials
• Heat treated 6061 aluminum alloy piston
• Aircraft quality billet aluminum components

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A Front to Back Feature-Laden Coilover Kit

At first glance, its hard to distinguish the differences between coilover kit A and coilover kit B. However, the King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilover Kit is more than just your standardized steadfast coilover kit. To better illustrate King Off-Road's signature features, we can look at both the front-end 19-22 Ram 1500 King 2.5 Extended Remote Reservoir Coilover Kit w/ Adjuster (Front Pair and the 19-22 Ram 1500 King 2.5 Piggy Hose Reservoir Shock (Rear Pair). As the name suggests, the large 2.5" diameter shock body that comes with these coilover kits holds greater fluid capacity for optimized cooling and smoother running shocks. In turn, Ram 1500's equipped with the 2.5 shocks are treated to sustained damping performance even under the most punishing conditions. Ram 1500's equipped with larger wheel/tire combinations are also accounted for with the Extended Remote Reservoir Coilover Kit with Adjustable Compression! Featuring an extended travel coilover for maximum dampening/rebounding control and adjustable compression and height of 1"-2", this coilover kit allows Ram 1500's to fine tune their coilovers to match the conditions any and all off-road terrains. Having the extended coilover kit with the adjuster requires a capable Upper Control Arm. We here at Stage 3 offer both the ICON Tubular Delta Joint UCAs as well as the ICON Delta Joint Billet UCAs! After some inevitable use and abuse from off-roading excursions, coilovers can experience degradation in certain components. Fortunately, King Off-Road remedies this issue by making both front and rear kits fully serviceable, tunable, and rebuildable! To top it off, the King Off-Road coilover kits follow factory fitment guidelines that allow both the front and rear end kits to install with a 100% bolt-on installation process.

Notable Features:

• Large 2.5” shock bodies increase fluid capacity for smoother, cooler running shocks
• Fully rebuildable, serviceable and tunable
• 100% Bolt-on installation
• Accommodates larger tire/wheel combinations
• Extended Remote Reservoir Coilover Kits require a UCA

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Optimized for Extreme Off-Road Handling and Performance

Have you ever thought about casually driving up a mountain? We certainly have. There are a lot of coilover options that can perform well against jagged roads and rough terrain, but none can hold a candle to the extreme handling and performance capabilities offered by King Off-Road Coilover Kits and Shocks. For starters, installing either the rear or front-end King coilover kits grants your truck with an impressive 15%-30% increased wheel travel, in turn saving you money in the long run! Using the combined powers of its high-grade material construction and progressive valving, a kit such as the 19-22 Ram 1500 King 2.5 Extended R.R Coilover Kit w/ Adjuster (Front Pair) will enable you to live out your adrenaline fueled dreams of dominating any off-road landscape. All King Off-Road kits are stress-tested using brutal real world conditions and lab-controlled dynamometer testing. With a King Coilover Kit installed, Ram 1500 owners won't have to worry about losing their rebounding/dampening control. Instead, you can focus on the making your off-road adventures exciting.

Notable Features:

• 15-30% Increased wheel travel
• Stress-tested using brutal real world conditions and lab-controlled Dynamometer testing

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What about FOX and ICON?

When talking about coilovers and which brand is better, the conversation revolves around King Off-Road, FOX suspension and ICON. To better understand the variation between all three, we can compare the valving found on the aforementioned brands. To start, FOX suspension offers linear valving and lighter springs. This translates to noticeably smoother street comfort at the expense of some off-road capability (i.e off-road absorption). ICON kits on the other hand, tend to utilize digressive valving that results in greater impact absorption at the expense of street comfort. In other words, those that are looking to drive through terrain that involves steep drops and uneven terrain will have a better time using ICON coilover kits. King Off-Road uses progressive valving that incorporates a bit of both by offering a smooth street ride and capable handling in the off-road landscape. King Off-Road works as a fine middle ground between FOX and ICON, so long as the kits the tuning and methodology is done correctly and bottoming is well controlled.

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Final Thoughts

When it comes down to it, King Off-Road offers Ram 1500 owners the option to fine tune their kits to match their conditions without sacrificing much. From its construction, features, and general durability, King Off-Road has established itself as one of the top dogs in the coilover space. With that said, there are a myriad of excellent options out in the market that offer different benefits and features. As always, you can always check out the leveling kits and coilover packages we offer here at Stage 3 Motorsports. Did we miss something? Have thoughts of your own? Comment down below some of your thoughts and let us know!