To Level or Not?!
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: ME
My mud tires weigh 77 lbs each plus the FX4 20" rims add at least another 30 lbs. It looks like I had 4 flats and ran 4 donut tires.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Central KY
I did 1.5" level and the front is just a small tad higher than the rear now. I don't like it...especially when towing or hauling. I'll probably end up doing a 1" block in the rear to give a little rake back to it.
Hotshot
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: RVA
Your factory rear block is already 1.25". So you'd want a 2" or 2.25" replacement block. Stacking blocks is a not a great method.
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From: Central KY
I didn't realize there was already a block back there. Yeah, I don't generally stack blocks.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Steeler Country
Nobody seemed to answer the stock height 4x4 biggest tire that fit...I know I saw it somewhere else but cant remember either.
Cooper makes a LT305/55R20 which seems to be 33.5 height and 10.43 wide compared to stock Pirelli 275/55r20 at 31.9 height and 9.2 wide. Thinking these might work without raising front for those keeping stock height.
Anyone mesure underneath to see how much the body raised for ground clearance with a front leveling kit? Of course the axle only comes up half the increase of bigger tires, and even with my example (axle to ground is 1/2 diameter) going up 1 1/2 inch tire , equates to only lifting axle 3/4 inch. But where does frame sit in reference to front with a 2 inch kit? Raise frame full 2 inches? realizing it will be less of increase as you head towards rear of truck, but front clearance raised much?
My concern is beach driving on vacation. 2 inches isn't a lot, but I have buried it to the frame in fine dune sand...
Cooper makes a LT305/55R20 which seems to be 33.5 height and 10.43 wide compared to stock Pirelli 275/55r20 at 31.9 height and 9.2 wide. Thinking these might work without raising front for those keeping stock height.
Anyone mesure underneath to see how much the body raised for ground clearance with a front leveling kit? Of course the axle only comes up half the increase of bigger tires, and even with my example (axle to ground is 1/2 diameter) going up 1 1/2 inch tire , equates to only lifting axle 3/4 inch. But where does frame sit in reference to front with a 2 inch kit? Raise frame full 2 inches? realizing it will be less of increase as you head towards rear of truck, but front clearance raised much?
My concern is beach driving on vacation. 2 inches isn't a lot, but I have buried it to the frame in fine dune sand...
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