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Old 01-18-2013, 07:41 AM
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Ultimate Level Kit Thread

Not sure if there is one. I searched the forum and came up with a bunch of small threads. So delete this if there is one major thread and make the old one a sticky.

This one should be made a sticky if it receives enough information so that people don't have to search all over the section for it.


Rules.
1) Post Before/After Pics, if you have both
2) Amount of advertised lift
3) Make/Model of Kit
4) What you paid for it/installed


I hope this turns out to be a great resource for this section.
 
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I don't have a "before" but here is "after". 2" AutoSpring cost around $80, installed by me

And heres now, with 3" rear block, AirLift bags and Nitto 295/70-18


Is this kinda what you are looking for other than the "before" pic?
 
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Exactly... Thanks... How was the alignment after you got it done? Does it track well.
 
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2" Autospring leveling kit (front only). I got the advertised 2" of lift out of it. The tires are 295/60/20 (34.45") Nitto Trail Grapplers.
I installed it myself. The leveling kit cost $75 and I paid $50 for a front end alignment.

Before, with 2.5" of rake. (My God this looks aweful)


After, with .5" of rake.

 
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Originally Posted by NASSTY
2" Autospring leveling kit (front only). I got the advertised 2" of lift out of it. The tires are 295/60/20 (34.45") Nitto Trail Grapplers.
I installed it myself. The leveling kit cost $75 and I paid $50 for a front end alignment.

Before, with 2.5" of rake. (My God this looks aweful)


After, with .5" of rake.

With this leveling kit...won't your headlights be in the trees (or in oncoming traffics faces) if you are towing...or did you just readjust the headlights down further?
 
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With this leveling kit...won't your headlights be in the trees (or in oncoming traffics faces) if you are towing...or did you just readjust the headlights down further?
I adjusted them down. The directions for adjusting them are in the owners manual.
 
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Adjustment was easy, IIRC a phillips screwdriver? Alignment was pretty close, had it done @ the Ford dealer when I took it back for the complimentary first OC. I think they charged me $80-90, something like that. Tracks well as far as I know, no issues to speak of.
 
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Originally Posted by NASSTY
2" Autospring leveling kit (front only). I got the advertised 2" of lift out of it. The tires are 295/60/20 (34.45") Nitto Trail Grapplers.
I installed it myself. The leveling kit cost $75 and I paid $50 for a front end alignment.

Before, with 2.5" of rake. (My God this looks aweful)


After, with .5" of rake.

How do you like the Trail Grapplers on the road? I'm deciding between Terra and Trail.

thanks
 
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How do you like the Trail Grapplers on the road? I'm deciding between Terra and Trail.

thanks
I like them. They aren't as loud as most mud terrains but they are louder than all terrains. So if road noise is one of your concerns you might be better off with Terras. For me a little noise is worth the agressive look, but it's not for everyone.
 
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Ready lift 1.5" Not sure of the cost, I got it for chrismas.
1" of rake left.
cooper zeon 275/60/20 (32.99 tall/10.83 wide) No rubbing. Lost about 1 mpg all on highway and city.

Befor with stock tires.
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After
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Me likey "after" better Looks good buddy!
 
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Looks great. The Cooper's look very nice.
 
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perhaps you could put the tire size as part of the criteria. That way everyone knows what looks good and operates well with a given tire size and or any issues that they may have with that given tire size.

Just a thought.
 
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Originally Posted by D8chumley
Me likey "after" better Looks good buddy!
Originally Posted by Boss949
Looks great. The Cooper's look very nice.
Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by awq134
perhaps you could put the tire size as part of the criteria. That way everyone knows what looks good and operates well with a given tire size and or any issues that they may have with that given tire size.

Just a thought.
That is a good idea. I will edit my post to reflect that idea.
 
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