Problems to expect with leveling kit
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Problems to expect with leveling kit
So I just got a 2 inch leveling kit installed on my truck and I'm running 35 inch all terrains and I was wondering if I should expect any problems and if so how I can prevent it before it happens
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Alignment was done by the shop that installed it, already trimmed everything up that was rubbing. The tires are on 20X10 fuel kranks with the -24 offset so there was rubbing but its good now. Im not sure how to check my steering stabilizer but everything seems to be working the same. Ive read a lot about the camber being out of spec with leveling kits. Anything i should be worried about there?
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Ive driven about 200 miles so far with the new level, rims, and tires and haven't seen my mpg drop. Will see in the long run though
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No problems to report on my new truck done about 5000 miles ago now the only thing I had to do was add a leaf spring to the back to level the truck out front end was too tall especially ,if I put anything in the back now the trucks looks factory rake love it just haven't gotten around to putting tires on yet. Had a 2009 same thing hundred sixty Thousand Miles not a problem with 35 inch tires typical thing will wear out the hub bearings but that's due to the size of the tire and natural mileage not to mention a plow take care
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The steering stabilizer is either working or it isn't. I haven't had good luck with the stock shocks or steering stabilizers. I replaced mine with Bilsteins. Your results may vary. I just know that if the alignment (all aspects including camber, castor, etc) are NOT within spec, then things can go wrong in a hurry. If they are all good to go, so is your truck. Mine was lifted and was fine for 85k miles and I ran it hard on and off road and towing.
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Thanks SavageNFS. I watched a minute of the video and it seems like it will be very informative. I can't watch the whole thing right now. Slick looking truck radium. I love the look of the extended cab 6.7s especially so when they have some work done to me. Be sure to post a picture with the new tires on
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I installed my leveling kit in my driveway, had it aligned and pulled the fender liners back. Been on for nearly 30k miles now with no issues. My 37's rub on the radius arms, but that isn't a big deal to me. I'm sure it would bug others to death.
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Alignment was done by the shop that installed it, already trimmed everything up that was rubbing. The tires are on 20X10 fuel kranks with the -24 offset so there was rubbing but its good now. Im not sure how to check my steering stabilizer but everything seems to be working the same. Ive read a lot about the camber (I think you mean caster here) being out of spec with leveling kits. Anything i should be worried about there?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-2-5-lift.html