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Old 12-17-2017, 07:23 PM
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What Leveling Kit

I may be purchasing a 2017 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost and wondering what leveling kit everyone has been using?
 
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People, for some reason, like to spend extra money in the level kits. I bought this one and it has worked perfectly for the last 27k miles. Not sure why other companies charge so much...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Level...IAAOSwAYtWHMVm
 
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Old 12-17-2017, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by scott91370
People, for some reason, like to spend extra money in the level kits. I bought this one and it has worked perfectly for the last 27k miles. Not sure why other companies charge so much...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Level...IAAOSwAYtWHMVm
Thats a good price. I see some on amazon for $40 w good reviews but some are 2" and others are 2.5". Why the difference?
 
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I answered you initial question in another thread.

The reasons for different sizes are that some people want their truck set up a specific way or are using it to offset a heavy bumper or other equipment.

In my opinion going over 2.5" with a spacer kit places too much strain on the ball joints and would require aftermarket upper A arms and ball joints. You can go 2.75" with a coil over shock as it affects the suspension differently.

Going higher without a lift kit will cause more issues. If you want more than 2.5", go with a complete and well equipped lift kit.
 
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I answered you initial question in another thread.

The reasons for different sizes are that some people want their truck set up a specific way or are using it to offset a heavy bumper or other equipment.

In my opinion going over 2.5" with a spacer kit places too much strain on the ball joints and would require aftermarket upper A arms and ball joints. You can go 2.75" with a coil over shock as it affects the suspension differently.

Going higher without a lift kit will cause more issues. If you want more than 2.5", go with a complete and well equipped lift kit.
Im not looking to get crazy, just want it leveled. Ive seen a lot of 2" kits on Amazon w good reviews and seem easy to install.
 
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Watch some you tube videos. Not hard, but definitely not for a guy with limited mechanical experience.

Mine with 2.25" and 34"(295/70/18) tires on factory 18" wheels.


 
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oh I hate you. That’s my ideal truck right there. Gorgeous
 
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I'll probably go with the Rough Country leveling kit.
 
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2" kit here. Just a bit nose down.
 
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2" kit here. Just a bit nose down.
Looks great! Now I know what mine will look like. What brand leveling kit did you mount? Now you need a set of wheel well liners for the rear.
 
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oh I hate you. That’s my ideal truck right there. Gorgeous
I'm used to being hated, but not because of my truck. Thanks!
 
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I plan to purchase the Bilstein leveling system, planned to change the shocks anyway. It’s a 2.10” max lift height.
 
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This is a 2.25" leveling kit.... 295/70/18s... fine for what I use it for....no rubbing and no issues
 
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This is a 2.25" leveling kit.... 295/70/18s... fine for what I use it for....no rubbing and no issues
Very nice!
 
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2" RC kit
2" RC kit
 


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