Leveling Kits
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Leveling Kits
Been looking into different styles and types of leveling kits for my 2017 f350 6.7. There seems to be a lot of different options out there. Who has tried out some kits? Pros and cons on each?
Heres a couple kits that caught my eye
BDS 2" level kit - 2017-2018 F250 & F350 BDS 2" Leveling Kit w/ Shocks 1519H
Rough Country 1.5" leveling springs - 2005-2018 F250 & F350 Rough Country 2.5" Leveling Lift Kit 9285
From what Ive gathered the 2.5" level kits seem to be pushing it a little too far. I.E. front axle angles and what not. Not really wanting to have to add air bags to level truck out the rear when loaded with some weight either.
Heres a couple kits that caught my eye
BDS 2" level kit - 2017-2018 F250 & F350 BDS 2" Leveling Kit w/ Shocks 1519H
Rough Country 1.5" leveling springs - 2005-2018 F250 & F350 Rough Country 2.5" Leveling Lift Kit 9285
From what Ive gathered the 2.5" level kits seem to be pushing it a little too far. I.E. front axle angles and what not. Not really wanting to have to add air bags to level truck out the rear when loaded with some weight either.
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Go with the Carli. I does cost more but worth every penny. Or do like I did with Carli, you can buy each part seperate, shocks, springs, etc. They are the same price as the kit. Also track bar and alignment bushings are a must. Some kits do not offer these but you will end up adding them and spending near that amount any way.
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The carli lift products are for sure a nice product. The price kind of scares me away as I wont be doing much to no off roading with the truck. A cheaper option is more appealing to me to fit 34-35" tires with an offset wheel.
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If you want to lift it, I wouldn't shy away from the 2.5" lifts. And BDS is a very reputable company.
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I'm curious why you would shy from the 2.5" lift. I was thinking of going with the 2.5" Readylift coli lift myself (once I actually buy a truck). My past experience I've been happier with a coil lift than spacers.
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I have a BDS 2" level installed for about 2000 miles. The 2" level still leaves a 1 1/2" rake as most trucks have a 3.5" rake from factory. Measure yours at wheel well. It took a couple of trips to tire store to get aligned properly but all good now. I have 295/70/20's installed on stock wheels.
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From what fuel off road told me to run their 20x10 -24 wheel with a 35" tire I will need atleast a level kit to prevent rubbing. They cant even guarantee they wont rub with a level kit. I have bushwacker pocket flares to cover the extra tire poke passed the OEM fender.
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I have a BDS 2" level installed for about 2000 miles. The 2" level still leaves a 1 1/2" rake as most trucks have a 3.5" rake from factory. Measure yours at wheel well. It took a couple of trips to tire store to get aligned properly but all good now. I have 295/70/20's installed on stock wheels.
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From what I have been reading once you get to the 2.5" level it starts to mess with the front differential angle. Unsure of the downsides of this but I would like to keep things as close to OEM as possible.
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Exactly which kit did you install from BDS if you dont mind?
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This was the part number: 1519H
Here's the link to their product page on it.
2017 Ford Super Duty 1" & 2" Leveling Kits by BDS Suspension
Here's the link to their product page on it.
2017 Ford Super Duty 1" & 2" Leveling Kits by BDS Suspension
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Probably very little since the front driveshaft doesn't spin except in 4WD. I'd think the only downside would be the U-joints would wear faster, but again it doesn't spin that much for most people, so it's probably a non-issue.
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This was the part number: 1519H
Here's the link to their product page on it.
2017 Ford Super Duty 1" & 2" Leveling Kits by BDS Suspension
Here's the link to their product page on it.
2017 Ford Super Duty 1" & 2" Leveling Kits by BDS Suspension