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Dec 3, 2013 | 08:28 PM

jonezzzman

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From: Spanish Springs

2002 Excursion Lift

I'm planning to install a leveling kit on my 02 Excursion. I was thinking of using this kit 2.5" kit: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G782/

I'm wondering if I can run 35" tires with this kit. Has anyone else run 35" tires with a 2.5" leveling kit?

Also, was wondering if anyone has ever experienced any vibration issues with the U-joint, after doing a leveling kit?

Dec 3, 2013 | 09:49 PM

wpnaes

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Jonez,

I ran 315s for years with a 2 inch level kit ($99).

They rubbed the back half of the leaf spring at full lock.

No issues with the stock rear and no vibration.

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Dec 3, 2013 | 11:34 PM

EXv10

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Lotta money for a few leafs when you could pick some up at a spring shop plus it will ride rougher.

Dec 4, 2013 | 12:04 AM

Tylus

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I ran 35's (315/75/16) on only 1" of front lift/leveling.

mine also rubbed the inner rear edge of the leaf springs

Dec 4, 2013 | 12:07 AM

jonezzzman

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Jonez,

I ran 315s for years with a 2 inch level kit ($99)....

What leveling kit did you use? Do you remember? $99 seems like a pretty good price!

Dec 4, 2013 | 12:37 AM

EXv10

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I ran 35's (315/75/16) on only 1" of front lift/leveling.

mine also rubbed the inner rear edge of the leaf springs

Were those on 7" wide wheels and did they wear in the middle. How did you like them?

Dec 4, 2013 | 12:55 AM

Tylus

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Were those on 7" wide wheels and did they wear in the middle. How did you like them?

still have those tires installed. just lifted the X 2" higher

the tires fit perfectly IMO. No wear issues that I've noticed. keep them inflated to 50 psi and seems to be good. I will be going to a 305 width next time though. the rubbing on the leaf springs if freaking annoying, but otherwise love the size