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Jan 17, 2011 | 11:40 AM

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BrianFX4

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For a leveling kit you do not need shocks and u-bolts. For just a leveling kit you don't touch the rear end at all.

Jan 17, 2011 | 11:49 AM

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04XLTRUNNER

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Originally Posted by BrianFX4

I did a 2.5" leveling kit and I have 325/60/R18 tires. I know there is a guy on here that is running 35" Mudd Grapplers on his stock 20" rims and he says the only rubbing he has is at full lock.

That would be me. I love them. had to use them yesterday down the pipeline.

Jan 17, 2011 | 11:51 AM

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04XLTRUNNER

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I got my daystar kit on suspensionconnection.com for 130 bucks with free shipping. Took about 2 hours to install it. I have about 60k miles on it and no problems

Jan 17, 2011 | 12:24 PM

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217Bazan

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Ok. Thank you for all the help!

Thanks for the review on your tires! I love them & even though I've heard they are loud, I can't help how much I love the look of them. What size of rim are you running on them?

Jan 17, 2011 | 12:30 PM

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04XLTRUNNER

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I have the factory 20" fx4 wheels.

Jan 17, 2011 | 01:10 PM

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217Bazan

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Good deal! My truck came with 18's but I wonder if I could get 20' & 35's with out it rubbing since mine is a 2WD I don't know if it would be any different?

Jan 17, 2011 | 01:23 PM

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04XLTRUNNER

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you will most likely rub at full turn, I do. it also depend on the offset of the wheel. if you stick the the factory offset you will be ok.

Jan 17, 2011 | 06:09 PM

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217Bazan

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Ok, thanks so much!

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Jan 18, 2011 | 02:14 AM

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2010KingF150

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Hey guys, what exactly is a leveling kit and what is it good for? I am familiar with lift kits...
I bought a new 2010 F150 king ranch and I'm always looking for more things to waste my money on!

Jan 18, 2011 | 02:04 PM

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cmdrost

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Leveling Kit is what is sounds like. It raises just the front end up 2 to 2.5 inches to make the front end LEVEL with the back end. Also allows for larger tires without the rub. Makes these trucks look right IMO. The stock 4x4 looks like 2x4 without the leveling kit.