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Old May 1, 2017 | 11:33 PM
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So I've been looking at threads on levels and reading lots over the past 2 months. Appreciate everyone posting pictures and install details but now I have a question and maybe a few related questions.

I'm thinking a 1 1/2" level is probably the area I'm looking for on my 350 CCSB SRW 6.7L. A small rake when not towing and not squatting like a dog when towing 8-10k is the goal. Looking to get 35x12.5 Toyo AT's on the stock Platty 20" rims after one cross country trip (might as well save the new tires). I keep hearing about the axles moving to one side and that track bar relocates are required on the bigger levels. What about the slight levels? Does the 1/2" of movement left/right cause excessive wear or damage suspension components? Does it make the truck drive worse tracking road imperfections etc.?
 
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I talked to Ready Lift and their relocation bracket is 1" offset from stock, so it will over correct for the 1.5 level (1/2" shift to the left), but be perfect for the 2.5-3" level/lift.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by AMXDREAMER
So I've been looking at threads on levels and reading lots over the past 2 months. Appreciate everyone posting pictures and install details but now I have a question and maybe a few related questions.

I'm thinking a 1 1/2" level is probably the area I'm looking for on my 350 CCSB SRW 6.7L. A small rake when not towing and not squatting like a dog when towing 8-10k is the goal. Looking to get 35x12.5 Toyo AT's on the stock Platty 20" rims after one cross country trip (might as well save the new tires). I keep hearing about the axles moving to one side and that track bar relocates are required on the bigger levels. What about the slight levels? Does the 1/2" of movement left/right cause excessive wear or damage suspension components? Does it make the truck drive worse tracking road imperfections etc.?
Also, if you're going to be towing loads like that, i would consider the 295/65r20s. A 35" tire that us rated 80psi vs 65psi. Just something to consider....
 
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From what I've been able to see they both carry the same load rating. Currently both my trailers have a max of 7000lbs (3500lb axles), I was just looking for down the road if I upgrade trailers/bigger loads.

Nobody has experience with not doing the relocate?
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by AMXDREAMER
From what I've been able to see they both carry the same load rating. Currently both my trailers have a max of 7000lbs (3500lb axles), I was just looking for down the road if I upgrade trailers/bigger loads.

Nobody has experience with not doing the relocate?
No sir, different load ratings. Plus the 295/65s have a deeper thread depth, are a true 35" tire, and the 80 psi rating matches the factory TPMS settings.

https://www.toyotires.com/tire/patte...-terrain-tires
 
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Awesome, I did look into this over a month ago. Guess I should have saved the info! Thanks for the reminder.
 
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