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Old 01-29-2015, 03:46 PM
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F-150s with 31" tires and lift/leveling kits!

Just wanting to see who has what on their trucks. Put new 31s on and I don't really want to go bigger then that but would like to level it or lift it some. Would it look goofy with 31s and a 4" lift?
 
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Old 01-29-2015, 04:01 PM
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Personally I think f150s should have came stock with 31'.. My leveled truck on 33's look perfect to me.. But that's me
 
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Old 01-29-2015, 04:39 PM
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Yeah a 2" leveled 150 looks great with 33s.
 
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I've got some moog 844 springs on the front of mine which are F250 springs. It sits about 1/2 to 3/4 from being level. If you get the 824 springs they will make it sit a little higher in the front but they aren't as stiff. I'll try to find a pic and post.
 
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My phone wont let me add two in one thread so here is a couple more

 
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What size tires do you have choate?
 
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What size tires do you have choate?
31x10.50s on factory wheels
 
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Choate, I found some 2" lift coils on Ebay. I was thinking about them vs. F250 springs. Do the heavier Ford springs make the ride and handling pleasently firm or would you say it was stiff and more harsh? I assume it would ride like a stock 2wd F250 LOL but would you say it was overall an improvement other than the ride height difference. My daughter's truck needs to be leveled and we are going to do it pretty soon.
 
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The spacers would work but the springs are only like $70.00. I thought my truck would ride harder after the install but I cant really tell much difference. Maybe a little stiffer but if so not much. I did the F250s mainly so if I ever hit a big hole my front end wouldn't bottom out as easy but honestly I dont off road much. I just liked the idea of a stronger front end but no it didn't seem to adversely affect the ride at all
 
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Cool, maybe I will hit the salvage yard and get some for a $20.
 
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My old truck was leveled with 31's. That's the perfect setup for these trucks. I plan on doing the same thing to my new one.
 
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Awesome looking truck man.
 
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Here's my 96 F-150 with a 2" leveling kit in front, and sitting on new 31's. There seems to be room to spare for bigger tires, but I'm not positive they would fit. BTW, here's the kit I got:
JBG 1.5 - 2 Leveling Kit-Broncograveyard.com
 
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