Leveled with 37s
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Leveled with 37s
They rub slightly on the radius arms at full lock. It's a BDS 2" level kit with fox shocks on all four corners. Love the ride. There is some vibration in the steering wheel when I hit a bump so I am anxiously waiting to find a dual steering stabilizer that clears all hardware with the level kit. So far, no one will commit. I'm also looking for a true adjustable track bar, but verdict is out on that also.
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It looks great. I'd bet that the vibration you're feeling in the steering wheel is actually a wobble caused by the loss of caster angle after the level. I agree that the track bar needs to be re-positioned but you should run your truck down to a quality, repeat quality alignment shop. They can change out your factory caster bushings with different ones that will restore the proper amount of caster. Rutcutter was the first to go through this and kind of blazed the trail for the rest of us. He recorded his experience in his Leveling Kit thread.
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Awesome looking!
Can you post a picture from a little distance? Want to see the rake the 2" kit left, if any.
Also, do you have snow plow package? One last thing... can you measure ground to bottom of wheel well opening on front and back?
Can you post a picture from a little distance? Want to see the rake the 2" kit left, if any.
Also, do you have snow plow package? One last thing... can you measure ground to bottom of wheel well opening on front and back?
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Thank you!
Looking at the same kit... How do you compare the Fox Shocks compared to the factory ride?
Looking at the same kit... How do you compare the Fox Shocks compared to the factory ride?
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they look cooler. Ha ha. Really, I just think the Rancho are junk, and the fox should last longer. I think I noticed a slight difference, but it is more peace of mind that I will get longer use from them
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It was mentioned above about the caster shims... Your BDS kit should have come with them, I know the BDS 2" level that I put in my 2010 F350 came with them. They are in the center of the picture above, which is the kit for the 2017.
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Question: How are you guys getting tire shops to install tires requiring a minimum rim width of 8.5" on rims that are 8.0" wide? I thought tire shops took a hard line on this a few years ago after a realizing the negative effect on handling, and increased potential for tire failure?
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Question: How are you guys getting tire shops to install tires requiring a minimum rim width of 8.5" on rims that are 8.0" wide? I thought tire shops took a hard line on this a few years ago after a realizing the negative effect on handling, and increased potential for tire failure?
You just have to ask around. I had mine installed at an off road shop and it was no problem. Discount Tire wouldn't do it, but they would sure sell me wheels to go with the tires.
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Question: How are you guys getting tire shops to install tires requiring a minimum rim width of 8.5" on rims that are 8.0" wide? I thought tire shops took a hard line on this a few years ago after a realizing the negative effect on handling, and increased potential for tire failure?
The same way the "stance" guys are getting 12.5" wide tires that spec a wheel 9"-11" wide but mount them on 14" rims.
Most shops don't work under a big corporate umbrella except the handful of big names.
