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Nov 24, 2016 | 11:38 PM

Leto236

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Lift Advice

Hi guys!

I have a 02 f250 bone stock that i just picked up with 82000 miles on her. I just wanted to do a leveling kit on her to get a meaner look. The shop that i called said they could do a 1.5" level for about $400. I was looking for a 2.5 to 3" level but they said that the kits they used just went up to 1.5". The next step was 4" lift. $1600 for everything. I wasn't looking to do that but I have the money to.

My question is, should i just get the level or just have them do the 4" lift?? I will be using this for my daily driver and pulling my 27' camper a few times a year.. Any suggestions??

Thanks!!

Nov 25, 2016 | 11:06 AM

guitarpicr

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The higher the truck the worse your mileage will be especially towing. Probly not what you want to hear & many will disagree with me, IMHO

Nov 25, 2016 | 02:32 PM

Leto236

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Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarpicr

The higher the truck the worse your mileage will be especially towing. Probly not what you want to hear & many will disagree with me, IMHO

I understand. I appreciate you pointing that out. I think that I will stick with the leveling kit and see how that goes.

Thanks again!!

Nov 25, 2016 | 05:06 PM

z31freakify

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Also remember when leveling and towing you can have your light facing upwards, unless you have an air suspension system then you should be fine.

Nov 25, 2016 | 06:32 PM

Leto236

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Quote:

Originally Posted by z31freakify

Also remember when leveling and towing you can have your light facing upwards, unless you have an air suspension system then you should be fine.

Definitely. My dad gave me his air system from his wrecked f250. Cant wait to get this done!!

Thanks!!

Nov 25, 2016 | 10:55 PM

JOHN2001

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Lift advice.... don't lift it. That's the best advice I can give.
Second best advice I can give is if you're going to lift it don't be a cheap a** and lift it! If you buy a cheap suspension expect it to be just that... a cheap POS!
As far as what Bill said about mileage. Every truck is different. My old f250 from stock sized tires to 35s, 36s and 38x15 mud tires I never seen a difference in mileage.

Nov 30, 2016 | 12:29 AM

retiredsparky

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The higher, the less stable at speed. Any steering input is magnified by a higher center of gravity, especially when towing. Trailers can cause stability problems if the hitch isn't designed to prevent fishtailing.