Level or not ?
Hotshot
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From: Wyoming
I don't want my truck looking stupid when I tow. And I especially don't want to be blinding people with my headlights. I think it looks fine in the stock configuration, even when not towing.
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Mountain Pass
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And the tailgate step is easier to step onto, too. A secondary benefit I'm really getting to like is the shorter blocks have smoothed out the ride considerably. I will not deflate my tires ... speaking of which, I run 70PSI at all 4 corners.
With lowering the rear only 1-1/4"? I'd guesstimate minimal impact if any at all.
With lowering the rear only 1-1/4"? I'd guesstimate minimal impact if any at all.
Checking with a buddy who does custom lifts for Ford he said it will have no effect on shocks at all.
Laughing Gas
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From: Casper, Wyoming
Just my opinion but then again, I like my XLT premium package truck better than my previous one which was a Lariat.
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But take my opinion with a grain of salt - these were both cummins. I haven't bought a super duty yet, but I'm seriously shopping. It'll probably get leveled on the way home.
Logistics Pro
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From: SoCal
I would ask the opposite question. Why level it? These trucks look great stock and IMHO, a waste of money to level them. Leveling will do nothing for you except in the looks department.
Just my opinion but then again, I like my XLT premium package truck better than my previous one which was a Lariat.
Just my opinion but then again, I like my XLT premium package truck better than my previous one which was a Lariat.
Cargo Master
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it sure seems most people are using spring spacers with shock and bumpstop drop brackets. this method will gain no extra suspension travel.
Cargo Master
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Logistics Pro
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From: SoCal
Even if some are using coil spacers all the other points are valid.
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Cargo Master
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huh ? i could probly count on one hand the people around this site using new coils instead of spacers but its not worth getting in a pissing match
yes larger diam tires do increase total ground clearance a bit and lifting the front increases entrance angle into objects and such
yes larger diam tires do increase total ground clearance a bit and lifting the front increases entrance angle into objects and such
Logistics Pro
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huh ? i could probly count on one hand the people around this site using new coils instead of spacers but its not worth getting in a pissing match
yes larger diam tires do increase total ground clearance a bit and lifting the front increases entrance angle into objects and such
yes larger diam tires do increase total ground clearance a bit and lifting the front increases entrance angle into objects and such
Cargo Master
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I vote no. I bought a truck used that had it and I really got tired of it looking like it wanted to hump somebody's leg. I spent about six hours by myself with combinations of floor jacks and jack stands getting it out one day. I sure was glad I was putting the springs back in while they were shorter and not the other way around. After i was done i was sooooo happy I could see better the truck handled better and picked up an mpg or two. 
Mountain Pass
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From: Sandy, OR
Originally Posted by USSenator 
On my 17 F350, my towing indicator empty says a 0 degree angle. After I hook up my 39', 13K dry-weight fiver, I still show 0 degrees.
Originally Posted by roadpilot My truck drops 3", and remains level.If you parked your nose-high truck & trailer on a slight slope, the off-road status screen would indicate 0 degrees.
On my 17 F350, my towing indicator empty says a 0 degree angle. After I hook up my 39', 13K dry-weight fiver, I still show 0 degrees.Originally Posted by roadpilot My truck drops 3", and remains level.If you parked your nose-high truck & trailer on a slight slope, the off-road status screen would indicate 0 degrees.
So if someone levels or lifts their truck and the off-road status shows something other than 0 degrees, is there a way to reset it? in other words, can you re-establish the zero setting if something is changed on the truck?
Posting Guru
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Trucks should always be level. It's a design flaw to allow you to carry weight in the truck without it sagging and completely wrecking the trucks stopping ability. It's up the end user to properly set the truck up for the tasks at hand. The starting setup is just generic.
The front suspension travel is unacceptable. I want my 2" back. I'll add bags and spring cups to the rear to keep the truck level under load. Real trucks have had adjustable suspension for as long as I've been alive.
The front suspension travel is unacceptable. I want my 2" back. I'll add bags and spring cups to the rear to keep the truck level under load. Real trucks have had adjustable suspension for as long as I've been alive.