Leveling kit questions
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Leveling kit questions
I ordered a 3 inch leveling kit for my f250, after reading, I see people installing spacers for the track bar....Would you guys recommend that? Or should I just cancel that order and go with a 2 inch.....?
I just got blocks for the leafs for the front so my 35s don't look so stuffed in the wheel well.....but I don't want to speed up any front end problems since my front end is nice and tight....and I really don't want to spend $100 for a drop bracket since its only 3 inches.....
If you guys think I would be better off with a 2 inch please let me know
I just got blocks for the leafs for the front so my 35s don't look so stuffed in the wheel well.....but I don't want to speed up any front end problems since my front end is nice and tight....and I really don't want to spend $100 for a drop bracket since its only 3 inches.....
If you guys think I would be better off with a 2 inch please let me know
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Buy the 2", that also allows stock shocks to be used and as long as you stay with a stock width tire, they won't rub... go wider, say to a 12.5 and guess what. Not only will they rub the springs, they will rub the air dam and front fender.
Stock tires are 34" or 34.5"
Stock tires are 34" or 34.5"
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I run 35x12.5x20 Toyo open country MT, they rub the springs on hard turns, the air dam and fender. I trimmed the air dam and even moved the bumper forward 1/2".
I also have the Harleys trim package, it may be different than an XLT.
The offset wheel may be the difference also, don't care for them to stick out and throw mud up the side. VA cops will ticket you for to wide of a stance.
I also have the Harleys trim package, it may be different than an XLT.
The offset wheel may be the difference also, don't care for them to stick out and throw mud up the side. VA cops will ticket you for to wide of a stance.
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I got a hold of the company today and they are going to send out the 2 inch kit so I don't have to worry about the stock front end parts as much.
Last winter when I my ram 2500 I had wheels that stuck out .5 of an inch and got pulled over for it. So I am trying to avoid that.
Last winter when I my ram 2500 I had wheels that stuck out .5 of an inch and got pulled over for it. So I am trying to avoid that.
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I got a hold of the company today and they are going to send out the 2 inch kit so I don't have to worry about the stock front end parts as much.
Last winter when I my ram 2500 I had wheels that stuck out .5 of an inch and got pulled over for it. So I am trying to avoid that.
Last winter when I my ram 2500 I had wheels that stuck out .5 of an inch and got pulled over for it. So I am trying to avoid that.
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I run 35x12.5x20 Toyo open country MT, they rub the springs on hard turns, the air dam and fender. I trimmed the air dam and even moved the bumper forward 1/2".
I also have the Harleys trim package, it may be different than an XLT.
The offset wheel may be the difference also, don't care for them to stick out and throw mud up the side. VA cops will ticket you for to wide of a stance.
I also have the Harleys trim package, it may be different than an XLT.
The offset wheel may be the difference also, don't care for them to stick out and throw mud up the side. VA cops will ticket you for to wide of a stance.
Sorry for the off topic rant
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I noticed you're considering putting lift blocks on the front axle. I don't know of any state that this is legal. And in all states is unsafe. With the braking force and added weight applied on the front axle it will fatigue the ubolts and springs. Here's a little article link below for you to read.
If you want to level a truck lower the back or get lift springs for the front.
4x4 Front Lift Blocks - 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazine
If you want to level a truck lower the back or get lift springs for the front.
4x4 Front Lift Blocks - 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazine
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And that is fine but would only yield a 1" difference. That in combination with a helper spring or just a new spring pack would get close to where he wants to be.
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