Level Kit Question/Tire-Wheel Size
#16
11-21-2016, 01:51 PM
Cargo Master
You don't 'need' an adjustable trac bar for a 2" lift, but you will for 3.5". The math an my experience are in the threads above.
I see Carli doesn't sell the 2" springs the offer in their kits. I suspect they are the Bilstein springs but just a guess. From the pic they look to be linear not progressive (multi rate) like Carli's 4.5" springs.
That said the Bilstein kit itself is only $400 but doesn't address the caster issue.
PMF sells Icon Progressive springs ($400) and can add them to any kit.
Icon Dual Rate Lift Coils
Looking back a spacers (instead of front springs) would have been an acceptable solution. I went with Icon progressive springs and they require a different (more damping for soft initial rate) shock than the linear springs. They did not work well with Bilstein 5100s.
PMF lower spacers are the nicest I found, and what I run in conjunction with the Icon 2.5" springs.
I see Carli doesn't sell the 2" springs the offer in their kits. I suspect they are the Bilstein springs but just a guess. From the pic they look to be linear not progressive (multi rate) like Carli's 4.5" springs.
That said the Bilstein kit itself is only $400 but doesn't address the caster issue.
PMF sells Icon Progressive springs ($400) and can add them to any kit.
Icon Dual Rate Lift Coils
Looking back a spacers (instead of front springs) would have been an acceptable solution. I went with Icon progressive springs and they require a different (more damping for soft initial rate) shock than the linear springs. They did not work well with Bilstein 5100s.
PMF lower spacers are the nicest I found, and what I run in conjunction with the Icon 2.5" springs.
#17
11-21-2016, 02:26 PM
Thanks Justin.
I see PMF uses spacers though for the front instead of springs. At least from what I have found online. I kind of like the spring replacement idea better (due to having put spacers on 1/2 tons in the past) but not sure if it is absolutely necessary. Do you know why PMF doesn't offer springs? Maybe to keep cost down on the kit some?
PMF - 2" kit (spacers), front shocks included...$389.99
ADD rear shocks...$150 (Amazon)
ADD adj. trac bar...$340
PMF Total $879.99
Carli - 2.5" kit (spring), front shocks included, adj. trac bar included...$910
ADD rear shocks...$150 (Amazon)
Carli Total $1060
So is the springs worth $180 in difference of kits?
(Prices from website)
I haven't reached out to him yet, but I intend to.
I see PMF uses spacers though for the front instead of springs. At least from what I have found online. I kind of like the spring replacement idea better (due to having put spacers on 1/2 tons in the past) but not sure if it is absolutely necessary. Do you know why PMF doesn't offer springs? Maybe to keep cost down on the kit some?
PMF - 2" kit (spacers), front shocks included...$389.99
ADD rear shocks...$150 (Amazon)
ADD adj. trac bar...$340
PMF Total $879.99
Carli - 2.5" kit (spring), front shocks included, adj. trac bar included...$910
ADD rear shocks...$150 (Amazon)
Carli Total $1060
So is the springs worth $180 in difference of kits?
(Prices from website)
I haven't reached out to him yet, but I intend to.
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11-22-2016, 09:52 AM
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Alright, well, while I'm on this level topic...
I already know that 35" will fit on the truck once leveled. May or may not have a little rub at full turn. Can I run a 20x10 wheel with a 35x12.5 tire with no rubbing concern and if so, at what BS do I need?
I had 20x10 with -12mm BS on my 6.0. Of course I had 6" of lift and they were wrapped in 37x12.5, but loved the distance they stuck out. Not too much...just right.
So can I run the same wheel 20x10 -12mm BS wrapped in 35x12.5 on a leveled truck with no rub issue or do I need to go bigger BS? -24mm? Or, will I need to go higher on the truck?
Thanks.
I already know that 35" will fit on the truck once leveled. May or may not have a little rub at full turn. Can I run a 20x10 wheel with a 35x12.5 tire with no rubbing concern and if so, at what BS do I need?
I had 20x10 with -12mm BS on my 6.0. Of course I had 6" of lift and they were wrapped in 37x12.5, but loved the distance they stuck out. Not too much...just right.
So can I run the same wheel 20x10 -12mm BS wrapped in 35x12.5 on a leveled truck with no rub issue or do I need to go bigger BS? -24mm? Or, will I need to go higher on the truck?
Thanks.
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