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Old 04-21-2016, 12:17 PM
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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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Check the alignment, clearance for rubbing and make certain your steering stabilizer is working properly. Regular inspections of the front end components are in your best interest.
 
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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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4WD? I would not think camber would be affected, but castor might. 2WD camber would definitely be affected.
 
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Yes its 4WD
 
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If it's done right the only problem I see is decreased mpg's.
 
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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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Is there a way for me to check Camber and caster myself? Can it be done with a simple level?
 
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This guy knows what he's talking about and I have learned a lot from him.
 
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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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Originally Posted by gdiehl
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?
How did they align and what were the results? If they used ball joint shims, you likely have very little caster. Some math if you want to read
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-2-5-lift.html
 


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