Help to decide level kit
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Help to decide level kit
Hi everyone!! First at all read the whole thread in here trying to decide what's best for my needs
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...right-way.html
That being said I couldn't see which is better for my needs
I've a 350 CCSB 4X4 (Not FX package) I will like to see my truck more level but I tow a gooseneck horse trailer ones in a while but next year I'll tow a 34' livestock trailer with about 20000 lb total, but normally I just drive my truck without trailer
So I'm thinking maybe a 2" level kit be good so when I got trailer still looking level but couldn't see anything to decide Carli or ready lift or other
Here is people with a lot of more experience towing and level/lift kit and I hope someone have the time to help me out
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...right-way.html
That being said I couldn't see which is better for my needs
I've a 350 CCSB 4X4 (Not FX package) I will like to see my truck more level but I tow a gooseneck horse trailer ones in a while but next year I'll tow a 34' livestock trailer with about 20000 lb total, but normally I just drive my truck without trailer
So I'm thinking maybe a 2" level kit be good so when I got trailer still looking level but couldn't see anything to decide Carli or ready lift or other
Here is people with a lot of more experience towing and level/lift kit and I hope someone have the time to help me out
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Depends on how you want to use it. If you are really just wanting it to be level and ride nice I would go with the Ready Lift and some Fox 2.0 non reservoir shocks. If you want an amazing ride both onroad and off road, and don't mind spending the money, go with the Carli 2.5 Backcountry kit.
You can also look at the ~$1000 Icon 2.5" level kit, comes with great shocks, 2.5" coils, and caster cams. You would probably want a track bar bracket like the BDS or Ready Lift one for another $150 on top.
There's no definitive "this is the best" lift. Its personal preference and budget. Personally, I would stay away from the monotube shocks like Ranchos or Nitros, etc. They aren't much better than the stock ones and will overheat pretty quickly towing or offroading. You don't need some big fancy $3000 shocks like Kings or Fox 2.5's if you aren't offroading, but there's middle road shocks like Fox adventure or Bilstein 5100s that are great performers for not that much money. All depends on what you want to spend and what you are looking for!
You can also look at the ~$1000 Icon 2.5" level kit, comes with great shocks, 2.5" coils, and caster cams. You would probably want a track bar bracket like the BDS or Ready Lift one for another $150 on top.
There's no definitive "this is the best" lift. Its personal preference and budget. Personally, I would stay away from the monotube shocks like Ranchos or Nitros, etc. They aren't much better than the stock ones and will overheat pretty quickly towing or offroading. You don't need some big fancy $3000 shocks like Kings or Fox 2.5's if you aren't offroading, but there's middle road shocks like Fox adventure or Bilstein 5100s that are great performers for not that much money. All depends on what you want to spend and what you are looking for!
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Depends on how you want to use it. If you are really just wanting it to be level and ride nice I would go with the Ready Lift and some Fox 2.0 non reservoir shocks. If you want an amazing ride both onroad and off road, and don't mind spending the money, go with the Carli 2.5 Backcountry kit.
You can also look at the ~$1000 Icon 2.5" level kit, comes with great shocks, 2.5" coils, and caster cams. You would probably want a track bar bracket like the BDS or Ready Lift one for another $150 on top.
There's no definitive "this is the best" lift. Its personal preference and budget. Personally, I would stay away from the monotube shocks like Ranchos or Nitros, etc. They aren't much better than the stock ones and will overheat pretty quickly towing or offroading. You don't need some big fancy $3000 shocks like Kings or Fox 2.5's if you aren't offroading, but there's middle road shocks like Fox adventure or Bilstein 5100s that are great performers for not that much money. All depends on what you want to spend and what you are looking for!
You can also look at the ~$1000 Icon 2.5" level kit, comes with great shocks, 2.5" coils, and caster cams. You would probably want a track bar bracket like the BDS or Ready Lift one for another $150 on top.
There's no definitive "this is the best" lift. Its personal preference and budget. Personally, I would stay away from the monotube shocks like Ranchos or Nitros, etc. They aren't much better than the stock ones and will overheat pretty quickly towing or offroading. You don't need some big fancy $3000 shocks like Kings or Fox 2.5's if you aren't offroading, but there's middle road shocks like Fox adventure or Bilstein 5100s that are great performers for not that much money. All depends on what you want to spend and what you are looking for!
I don't mine paying the right price for the right parts, and as you said I'd like to keep the nice ride.
I was looking on the 2" BDS level kit with the Fox shock because I think the 2.5 Ready Lift and 2.5 Carli will be to to high but I can't decide yet
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I've just decided on the BDS 2" kit. A big reason for my decision is that I just ordered a gasser and after talking to Carli, they're kit is only for a diesel, so that made my decision easier.
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my understanding is there is still almost a 1" rake left with this kit depending upon your configuration.
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you WILL need airbags regardless of who's system you decide to purchase. Even with a full 3.5" factory rake these things go nose high with anything over 13k. If you poke around you will see a bunch of people sagging asses with stock trucks and trailers on. It sucks to spend so much money on a 350 LBCC and still need to add airbags but it is what it is.
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BTW nice looking truck
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you WILL need airbags regardless of who's system you decide to purchase. Even with a full 3.5" factory rake these things go nose high with anything over 13k. If you poke around you will see a bunch of people sagging asses with stock trucks and trailers on. It sucks to spend so much money on a 350 LBCC and still need to add airbags but it is what it is.
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Post pics when you get your leveling kit, I've got the same setup truck wise mine has the plow prep package though. Like to see how it sits.!
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I dont think I will be doing it till fall, but I will when it happens.