Leveling Kit Question
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Leveling Kit Question
I've been really happy with the stance of my truck for a long time, but I'm seriously contemplating putting a leveling kit on it. It's a 93 F-250 4x4 and right now with no lift I'm running 33x12.50 tires. I'm not really wanting to go any bigger, I just think the leveling kit would give it a better look.
My question is this: I'm looking at the Rough Country add-a-leaf that claims to add 2". Has anybody used this kit and what kind of results did you have? I did a quick search and only saw posts from guys with F-150s and I can't find a lot of information anywhere else. Any comments are welcome and appreciated. I'll throw up a picture of my truck now to see what you guys think.
It's not a level shot, but you should be able to get the idea. Stock rake, about 2-2.25" lower in the front than in the back.
My question is this: I'm looking at the Rough Country add-a-leaf that claims to add 2". Has anybody used this kit and what kind of results did you have? I did a quick search and only saw posts from guys with F-150s and I can't find a lot of information anywhere else. Any comments are welcome and appreciated. I'll throw up a picture of my truck now to see what you guys think.
It's not a level shot, but you should be able to get the idea. Stock rake, about 2-2.25" lower in the front than in the back.
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That stance is perfect. I'd leave it the way it is. I do not care for leveling kits. As soon as you put any weight in the bed it will be nose happy. I have had leveling springs on mine before and did not much care for it.
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
The "leveling kit" will make it ride like crap
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I would appreciate that, also, take a picture of the stance as it sits now, while you're at it, if you don't mind.
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I'll try to get a decent picture today if the weather here clears up. I feel like the nose has dropped a little since this picture was taken (about 2 years ago).
It makes sense that it would negatively impact the ride quality since it's adding an extra leaf to the spring pack. I guess my main concern at this point is whether or not this is a "safe" and reasonable way to level my truck.
It makes sense that it would negatively impact the ride quality since it's adding an extra leaf to the spring pack. I guess my main concern at this point is whether or not this is a "safe" and reasonable way to level my truck.
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I've been looking into a reverse shackle kit for mine as well which is reported to give us that 2" or so of lift and actually increase the ride quality due to moving the shackle to the opposite end of the leaf spring. I'm not completely positive if or how it works on the 250's, but it's a popular mod on the solid axle 350's and there are 2 companies out there that fabricate pretty nice kits that seem to be pretty reasonable. I like the level look, but at the same time, when I see lifted or leveled trucks driving down the road with a load on or in them, it looks even more goofy when the rear end is lower than the front. I'm torn as well, because I sort of like the "heavy duty" look of a little space in the fender wells and want to put 285's (33") on next time around.
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I've been looking into a reverse shackle kit for mine as well which is reported to give us that 2" or so of lift and actually increase the ride quality due to moving the shackle to the opposite end of the leaf spring. I'm not completely positive if or how it works on the 250's, but it's a popular mod on the solid axle 350's and there are 2 companies out there that fabricate pretty nice kits that seem to be pretty reasonable. I like the level look, but at the same time, when I see lifted or leveled trucks driving down the road with a load on or in them, it looks even more goofy when the rear end is lower than the front. I'm torn as well, because I sort of like the "heavy duty" look of a little space in the fender wells and want to put 285's (33") on next time around.
Buck: sorry I didn't get a chance to take those pictures. Worked until after midnight tonight. I'll try to get them up tomorrow. I was looking at the truck earlier and maybe I'm crazy about it settling in the front. Guess I'll have to see what the general consensus is.
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Buck: sorry I didn't get a chance to take those pictures. Worked until after midnight tonight. I'll try to get them up tomorrow. I was looking at the truck earlier and maybe I'm crazy about it settling in the front. Guess I'll have to see what the general consensus is.
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I've been looking into a reverse shackle kit for mine as well which is reported to give us that 2" or so of lift and actually increase the ride quality due to moving the shackle to the opposite end of the leaf spring. I'm not completely positive if or how it works on the 250's, but it's a popular mod on the solid axle 350's and there are 2 companies out there that fabricate pretty nice kits that seem to be pretty reasonable. I like the level look, but at the same time, when I see lifted or leveled trucks driving down the road with a load on or in them, it looks even more goofy when the rear end is lower than the front. I'm torn as well, because I sort of like the "heavy duty" look of a little space in the fender wells and want to put 285's (33") on next time around.