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Old May 21, 2021 | 07:50 PM
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front level out

i took this the other day waiting for my haircut

she seems to be leaning in the front, a bit .
plus she bottoms out real easy on speed bumps at under 5 mph

 
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Old May 21, 2021 | 11:23 PM
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Looks good to me, should be sitting around 2" higher in the rear. The earlier trucks like my 19 sit 3"+ higher in the rear.
There is very little up travel up front, I noticed that shortly after purchase. Take a look at the space between the bump stops and pad, not much space at all. Plenty of level options out there.
 
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Old May 22, 2021 | 04:12 AM
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Looks ok to me too. Did you get a good haircut?
 
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Old May 22, 2021 | 09:06 AM
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Looks ok to me too. Did you get a good haircut?
Probably another mullet.
 
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Old May 22, 2021 | 09:24 AM
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It does look low to me but there’s also different setups from the factory.

Yours looks like 6.7 no plow prep. My 6.2 with plow prep looks higher in front. But yeah as someone else said there’s not a lot of front suspension travel stock either way. You can change that as I’m planning on doing though if you buy the right stuff.

 
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Old May 22, 2021 | 09:56 AM
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Meh...I hate leveling kits. Trucks are supposed to have a rake to them, that way they are level when you have a load on it.
When I see a leveling kit:


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Old May 22, 2021 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ATC Crazy
Meh...I hate leveling kits. Trucks are supposed to have a rake to them, that way they are level when you have a load on it.
When I see a leveling kit:


airbags aren’t too much money when you consider the cost of the truck and everything else involved in affording the trucks we love.

I like the way a leveled truck looks and airbags have always solved my issue with squatting under load. Then it can look nice loaded and unloaded.

Having the rear 3” higher than the front looks just as goofy as the reverse (like in your picture lol).
 
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Old May 22, 2021 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Rwhjr
airbags aren’t too much money when you consider the cost of the truck and everything else involved in affording the trucks we love.

I like the way a leveled truck looks and airbags have always solved my issue with squatting under load. Then it can look nice loaded and unloaded.

Having the rear 3” higher than the front looks just as goofy as the reverse (like in your picture lol).
I see your point, and airbags are always suggested as the solution to the problem that was unnecessarily created.

One spends $xxx leveling their truck...then they have to spend $xxx to "fix it" with airbags for hauling anything more than a dishwasher. I just find it comical. If they have to have the look, then I understand, as everyone has different tastes and can do what they want with their money. But I am also free to laugh at them, as they are free to do the same to me.
 
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Old May 22, 2021 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ATC Crazy
I see your point, and airbags are always suggested as the solution to the problem that was unnecessarily created.

One spends $xxx leveling their truck...then they have to spend $xxx to "fix it" with airbags for hauling anything more than a dishwasher. I just find it comical. If they have to have the look, then I understand, as everyone has different tastes and can do what they want with their money. But I am also free to laugh at them, as they are free to do the same to me.
I don’t see it as a “problem” though. I just see it as part of the entire package.

Front level goes right along with airbags. No problems per se. just a complete “solution” to the 3 inches of rake from the factory “problem”.

it’s all fun I just like modifying my cars and trucks within reason. I’ve never lost any functionality with my mods and I like making it mine. Not like I’d advocate for 8” lift with 40” tires....although I’d also never try to stop someone since it’s their truck and their money.

Staying stock well, It’s just boring to me to stay stock but we all have different taste and I’m cool with that.
 
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Old May 22, 2021 | 12:03 PM
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You didn’t by chance put a Kelderman steering stabilizer on it did you?
 
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Old May 22, 2021 | 12:14 PM
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That's why I went with a 1" leveling kit. Enough to take out the rake, not enough to look silly when towing. No airbags...
 
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Old May 22, 2021 | 10:39 PM
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17' 6.2 plow prep with 2" level
 
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Old May 23, 2021 | 05:53 PM
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I have a 2017 F250 stock with Bilstein’s 5100’s front, rear and stabilizer. Did you use a 1” spacer like Daystar? If so is their any other modifications that you made? Like adjustable trackbar or caster adjustments? TIA
 
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Old May 23, 2021 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Beast 17
I have a 2017 F250 stock with Bilstein’s 5100’s front, rear and stabilizer. Did you use a 1” spacer like Daystar? If so is their any other modifications that you made? Like adjustable trackbar or caster adjustments? TIA
I only added the 1" daystar, and added some more caster using 2 degree bushings, and nothing else.. the tires don't pull over enough to one side to notice the need for a different track bar.

Your shocks are still your droop limiter. You don't need any other brackets.
 
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Old May 23, 2021 | 10:56 PM
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Thank you for your help. I have been thinking about this and you answered my question. Appreciate your reply. 👍
 
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