Should I be concerned?
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Should I be concerned?
Haven't owned a truck in about 10 years, but I'm really feeling the itch to get one again.
Spotted a 2014 F-150 XLT with 15,000 miles at my local lot. I gotta couple concerns though. Since I've been outa the truck scene for awhile, I was hoping somebody here could help me.
First, in the vehicle's description they mention that their service department has installed a leveling kit. What is that and what does it do?
Second, it says they've installed brand new tires. 15,000 miles and new tires? WTF?
Anybody got any thoughts on what is going on here?
Spotted a 2014 F-150 XLT with 15,000 miles at my local lot. I gotta couple concerns though. Since I've been outa the truck scene for awhile, I was hoping somebody here could help me.
First, in the vehicle's description they mention that their service department has installed a leveling kit. What is that and what does it do?
Second, it says they've installed brand new tires. 15,000 miles and new tires? WTF?
Anybody got any thoughts on what is going on here?
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Haven't owned a truck in about 10 years, but I'm really feeling the itch to get one again.
Spotted a 2014 F-150 XLT with 15,000 miles at my local lot. I gotta couple concerns though. Since I've been outa the truck scene for awhile, I was hoping somebody here could help me.
First, in the vehicle's description they mention that their service department has installed a leveling kit. What is that and what does it do?
Second, it says they've installed brand new tires. 15,000 miles and new tires? WTF?
Anybody got any thoughts on what is going on here?
Spotted a 2014 F-150 XLT with 15,000 miles at my local lot. I gotta couple concerns though. Since I've been outa the truck scene for awhile, I was hoping somebody here could help me.
First, in the vehicle's description they mention that their service department has installed a leveling kit. What is that and what does it do?
Second, it says they've installed brand new tires. 15,000 miles and new tires? WTF?
Anybody got any thoughts on what is going on here?
The tires could have been due to an alignment issue in the truck's past or even due to multiple tire failures. You'll likely never know why.
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I wouldn't be too concerned, though I'd have the leveling kit removed (not a fan). The leveling kit is usually nothing more than a spacer placed under or on top of the coil spring.
As for new tires, the OEM tires aren't known for their longevity to begin with. If the replacements aren't junk, I'd consider new ones to be a bonus.
As for new tires, the OEM tires aren't known for their longevity to begin with. If the replacements aren't junk, I'd consider new ones to be a bonus.
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Haven't owned a truck in about 10 years, but I'm really feeling the itch to get one again.
Spotted a 2014 F-150 XLT with 15,000 miles at my local lot. I gotta couple concerns though. Since I've been outa the truck scene for awhile, I was hoping somebody here could help me.
First, in the vehicle's description they mention that their service department has installed a leveling kit. What is that and what does it do?
Second, it says they've installed brand new tires. 15,000 miles and new tires? WTF?
Anybody got any thoughts on what is going on here?
Spotted a 2014 F-150 XLT with 15,000 miles at my local lot. I gotta couple concerns though. Since I've been outa the truck scene for awhile, I was hoping somebody here could help me.
First, in the vehicle's description they mention that their service department has installed a leveling kit. What is that and what does it do?
Second, it says they've installed brand new tires. 15,000 miles and new tires? WTF?
Anybody got any thoughts on what is going on here?
But yes most people like leveled trucks, and its very easy and cheap to do so Lots of dealerships do it to their trucks to help sell them. I lifted my truck but if it's not lifted a level is nice, also allows for slightly bigger tires.
They most likely put new tires on it to make it look nicer also, might have even went up a size from factory? Those are really the two most common things for dealers to do, it really helps the looks of the truck, they usually put on a more aggressive looking tread than factory also..
Did you end up buying it, or you still looking?
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