Leveling kit
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This post has been awesome to follow. I get my F250 on Nov 2nd, and I plan on providing the level kit to them so the labor will roll in to the price. I want my wife to see it done so she doesn't keep on asking me .......how much was that. 
Anyway, do you guys (that have leveled your trucks) mind providing a summary of what you did and if you wish you had done anything extra? These 200+ comments are getting overwhelming to read through and remember diferent parts of conversations.
For example.....Rut used RC 2" level spacers with new castor bushings I think. Highjumper may have used the Icon. I'm sure others of you have totally used other kits. Anyway, I'd love a small recap. I am really considering the RC 2" with 37 RTs on stock, but also like the idea of maybe softening the ride with Icon coil over 2.5" level with new shocks (no extensions) and trac bar drop bracket or new bar. Just don't know if the difference in price for these two approaches are worth it or if they achieve the same outcome. Would love your opinions now that you guys have done it.
Anyway, do you guys (that have leveled your trucks) mind providing a summary of what you did and if you wish you had done anything extra? These 200+ comments are getting overwhelming to read through and remember diferent parts of conversations.
For example.....Rut used RC 2" level spacers with new castor bushings I think. Highjumper may have used the Icon. I'm sure others of you have totally used other kits. Anyway, I'd love a small recap. I am really considering the RC 2" with 37 RTs on stock, but also like the idea of maybe softening the ride with Icon coil over 2.5" level with new shocks (no extensions) and trac bar drop bracket or new bar. Just don't know if the difference in price for these two approaches are worth it or if they achieve the same outcome. Would love your opinions now that you guys have done it.
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This post has been awesome to follow. I get my F250 on Nov 2nd, and I plan on providing the level kit to them so the labor will roll in to the price. I want my wife to see it done so she doesn't keep on asking me .......how much was that.
Anyway, do you guys (that have leveled your trucks) mind providing a summary of what you did and if you wish you had done anything extra? These 200+ comments are getting overwhelming to read through and remember diferent parts of conversations.
For example.....Rut used RC 2" level spacers with new castor bushings I think. Highjumper may have used the Icon. I'm sure others of you have totally used other kits. Anyway, I'd love a small recap. I am really considering the RC 2" with 37 RTs on stock, but also like the idea of maybe softening the ride with Icon coil over 2.5" level with new shocks (no extensions) and trac bar drop bracket or new bar. Just don't know if the difference in price for these two approaches are worth it or if they achieve the same outcome. Would love your opinions now that you guys have done it.
Anyway, do you guys (that have leveled your trucks) mind providing a summary of what you did and if you wish you had done anything extra? These 200+ comments are getting overwhelming to read through and remember diferent parts of conversations.
For example.....Rut used RC 2" level spacers with new castor bushings I think. Highjumper may have used the Icon. I'm sure others of you have totally used other kits. Anyway, I'd love a small recap. I am really considering the RC 2" with 37 RTs on stock, but also like the idea of maybe softening the ride with Icon coil over 2.5" level with new shocks (no extensions) and trac bar drop bracket or new bar. Just don't know if the difference in price for these two approaches are worth it or if they achieve the same outcome. Would love your opinions now that you guys have done it.
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From: North of Salt Lake City
That's huge. I'd hate to have to wash this beast out in the driveway every time. Someone just built a tunnel near me that allows 86 inches. I'm going to wait until another tall truck goes through first though.
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From: Boise
I called my dealer to get my speedo re-calibrated since I replaced the dinky 17" tires. Dealer told me they couldn't. So I called the next closest dealer with a known to be better service dept. They said they can re-cal for about 5 tire sizes. I have an appt Friday. I will update if they can't get it done.
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From: Corn Country, Kansas
I called my dealer to get my speedo re-calibrated since I replaced the dinky 17" tires. Dealer told me they couldn't. So I called the next closest dealer with a known to be better service dept. They said they can re-cal for about 5 tire sizes. I have an appt Friday. I will update if they can't get it done.
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Rutcutter,
I am thinking about getting the 2" level and 35" or 37" tires but I am considered about bed rail height as the stock trucks are already taller than previous years and I have to be able to pull a fifth wheel.
Can you measure your bed rail height from the ground?
Then if someone else has a older 350 will someone measure their bed rail height from the ground so I can know the difference.
I would hate to go ahead and purchase my 5th wheel, then the bed rail height with the leveling kit and tires is to high.
I am thinking about getting the 2" level and 35" or 37" tires but I am considered about bed rail height as the stock trucks are already taller than previous years and I have to be able to pull a fifth wheel.
Can you measure your bed rail height from the ground?
Then if someone else has a older 350 will someone measure their bed rail height from the ground so I can know the difference.
I would hate to go ahead and purchase my 5th wheel, then the bed rail height with the leveling kit and tires is to high.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Hot Springs
Rutcutter,
I am thinking about getting the 2" level and 35" or 37" tires but I am considered about bed rail height as the stock trucks are already taller than previous years and I have to be able to pull a fifth wheel.
Can you measure your bed rail height from the ground?
Then if someone else has a older 350 will someone measure their bed rail height from the ground so I can know the difference.
I would hate to go ahead and purchase my 5th wheel, then the bed rail height with the leveling kit and tires is to high.
I am thinking about getting the 2" level and 35" or 37" tires but I am considered about bed rail height as the stock trucks are already taller than previous years and I have to be able to pull a fifth wheel.
Can you measure your bed rail height from the ground?
Then if someone else has a older 350 will someone measure their bed rail height from the ground so I can know the difference.
I would hate to go ahead and purchase my 5th wheel, then the bed rail height with the leveling kit and tires is to high.
I have 61 1/4 at the highest point.
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Joined: Aug 2016
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Thanks guys I think the 37's fill the wheel wheels up perfect,I do however get a small amount of rub at full max lock but nothing i'm going to worry about.
The tire shop had gotten the Moog Adjustable Caster bushings but once we got it in there we couldn't get it to adjust hardly at all.. He ordered another "Fixed" caster bushing and will be here Wed and going to try it again,hopefully 3rd time is the charm..
Does anyone have a tire chart so I could check to see how much my speedometer is off by chance?
The tire shop had gotten the Moog Adjustable Caster bushings but once we got it in there we couldn't get it to adjust hardly at all.. He ordered another "Fixed" caster bushing and will be here Wed and going to try it again,hopefully 3rd time is the charm..
Does anyone have a tire chart so I could check to see how much my speedometer is off by chance?
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0.25-inch Wheel Spacers for 09-16 Dodge 1500 Ram Pickup [1096] | Rough Country Suspension Systems®
I want to level and throw 37s on there, but would love to avoid rubbing. Just don't know if the 1/4" would cause more harm than good. I know the larger spacers tend to loosen up, but i'd think a 1/4" would tighten down well.
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From: Hot Springs
LEDman there isn't a binding rub at all,only rubs at full max lock like my 2011 did with the 35's.. Like I was saying earlier,I wouldn't keep them if there was that much rub.
I think the trade off from the 35's no rub and the look of a small tire to the 37's with the extra GC plus the 1.5" more height with a little rub is worth it to me.
I think the trade off from the 35's no rub and the look of a small tire to the 37's with the extra GC plus the 1.5" more height with a little rub is worth it to me.
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From: North of Salt Lake City
Considering these
0.25-inch Wheel Spacers for 09-16 Dodge 1500 Ram Pickup [1096] | Rough Country Suspension Systems®
I want to level and throw 37s on there, but would love to avoid rubbing. Just don't know if the 1/4" would cause more harm than good. I know the larger spacers tend to loosen up, but i'd think a 1/4" would tighten down well.
0.25-inch Wheel Spacers for 09-16 Dodge 1500 Ram Pickup [1096] | Rough Country Suspension Systems®
I want to level and throw 37s on there, but would love to avoid rubbing. Just don't know if the 1/4" would cause more harm than good. I know the larger spacers tend to loosen up, but i'd think a 1/4" would tighten down well.
Assuming there are enough threads, the only other thing that changes is the wheel center in relationship to the wheel bearings. By moving the center outward there is some amount of additional torque on the bearings. Over time this will increase wear. But what is the difference? .0001%? An engineer could calculate that but it has to be negligible.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Boise
Considering these
0.25-inch Wheel Spacers for 09-16 Dodge 1500 Ram Pickup [1096] | Rough Country Suspension Systems®
I want to level and throw 37s on there, but would love to avoid rubbing. Just don't know if the 1/4" would cause more harm than good. I know the larger spacers tend to loosen up, but i'd think a 1/4" would tighten down well.
0.25-inch Wheel Spacers for 09-16 Dodge 1500 Ram Pickup [1096] | Rough Country Suspension Systems®
I want to level and throw 37s on there, but would love to avoid rubbing. Just don't know if the 1/4" would cause more harm than good. I know the larger spacers tend to loosen up, but i'd think a 1/4" would tighten down well.