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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 09:57 PM
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Leveling kit

what's the safest, best quality, least invasive, non warranty-messing with, best looking, non ride changing leveling kit for my new platinum super duty
 
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 10:16 PM
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yet another leveling kit question....maybe we need a leveling section?
 
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AMXDREAMER
yet another leveling kit question....maybe we need a leveling section?
Those threads get so bogged down with weird technical debates I can't even read them...... I just need names and part numbers of products to compare
 
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 10:31 PM
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Remove rear block. Replace with shorter block. Done....
 
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 10:33 PM
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Thurter I was just giving you a hard time. It seems this is the topic of new posts daily.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 11:16 PM
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Thurter I was just giving you a hard time. It seems this is the topic of new posts daily.
lol thanks trust me I agree with you 100% that's the problem lol
 
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by First3Quarter
Remove rear block. Replace with shorter block. Done....
Sounds like this fits all of your criteria.


But most of the things you're looking for is subjective. Everybody has a personal preference that might not be to your liking.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 12:46 AM
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Remove rear block. Replace with shorter block. Done....
^^^^^This.
I've almost decided to level mine. If I do, this will DEFINITELY be the way I go.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 10:36 AM
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A 1" level on the front is just a spacer for the spring. Not enough to need any adjustment to geometry. Do you want to run stock tires? If so, lower the rear. If you want a little more clearance for larger tires, raise the front a hair. That's my opinion.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 11:06 AM
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what's the safest, best quality, least invasive, non warranty-messing with, best looking, non ride changing leveling kit for my new platinum super duty
sandbags are cheap, don't void warranty, easily removed and they give you a better ride quality with enough of them in the bed
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 12:29 PM
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My .02 says the best is to be left alone. If you level it then you'll need to adjust your headlights. Then you will probably break the adjusters (in another thread) which could potentially cost you thousands. LOL.... Jonser5000 is onto something with the sand bags....
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 12:35 PM
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Only problem with sand bags...my 1200lb tongue weight toy hauler barely makes my rear end sag at all.

That's a metric-sheet-ton of sand bags to carry around all the time lol.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 12:36 PM
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My .02 says the best is to be left alone. If you level it then you'll need to adjust your headlights. Then you will probably break the adjusters (in another thread) which could potentially cost you thousands. LOL.... Jonser5000 is onto something with the sand bags....
Good point. Unintended consequences...
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 02:23 PM
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Best advise is to google these 4 companies and choose form there..

CARLI
ICON
BDS
READY LIFT

None of these will void warranty and all have a range between 1-2.5 true level before actually going to brackets (Lift kits)
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 09:57 PM
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I replaced the rear blocks on mine with shorter blocks and didn't notice any difference in the headlights. I wouldn't even worry about it.
 
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