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Old Aug 9, 2021 | 01:13 PM
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I'm running stock with 37's right now. Along with what others have said, the truck would be too high with even a 2.5" lift. I will probably order some Kings for stock hight and possibly a 2019 front spring to lift it about 1" up front. I'm very happy with the way it is right now.



 
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Old Aug 9, 2021 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by IggyD
I'm running stock with 37's right now. Along with what others have said, the truck would be too high with even a 2.5" lift. I will probably order some Kings for stock hight and possibly a 2019 front spring to lift it about 1" up front. I'm very happy with the way it is right now.


This looks like a very reasonable solution - did you have to trim much? What 37' tires? Are the larger tire sidewalls enough to improve the ride at all?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2021 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by pjsinAK
This looks like a very reasonable solution - did you have to trim much? What 37' tires? Are the larger tire sidewalls enough to improve the ride at all?
No trimming yet, I only rub at full lock on the radius arms and a tiny bit on the sway bar. Not much, maybe 3/8" to 1/2". My tires are 37x12.5r18 Toyo ATIII's, and the ride has improved a ton. The ride is much softer since the tire pressure is less than the factory tires for the same weight rating.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2021 | 07:02 PM
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I’m running a Readylift 1.5” block up front, SPC 2.3 and 2.6 degree castor shims, Bilstein 5100’s on all 4 corners, Firestone red label 7500lb bags in the rear with an airlift WirelessONE compressor, torklift bumpstops, a PMF dual steering stabilizer Bilstein shocks and a Bilstein 5100 steering stabilizer in the stock position. Sits 1/4” -1/2” lower in the front and when I hook to my 5th wheel at 90psi sits perfectly level and rides smooth as glass towing 20k. Wheels are a TIS off-road 20x8.25” and tires are a 35x12.50r20 12 ply Kendra Klever RT

 
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Old Aug 9, 2021 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by IggyD
No trimming yet, I only rub at full lock on the radius arms and a tiny bit on the sway bar. Not much, maybe 3/8" to 1/2". My tires are 37x12.5r18 Toyo ATIII's, and the ride has improved a ton. The ride is much softer since the tire pressure is less than the factory tires for the same weight rating.
dare i ask: stock 18" diameter 8" wide wheels? And what year truck? My 2020 is a bit lower in front the past alumadutys - been looking for a ride improver without breaking the bank - your approach may help - and looks great by the way.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2021 | 08:40 PM
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Beautiful rig man! That is pricey, but worth every penny i’m sure.
Oh yea, really pricey, but I love it. Best suspension I have put on any of my trucks for sure.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by pjsinAK
dare i ask: stock 18" diameter 8" wide wheels? And what year truck? My 2020 is a bit lower in front the past alumadutys - been looking for a ride improver without breaking the bank - your approach may help - and looks great by the way.

Thanks! My truck is a 2020 XL with STX package. The wheels are stock 18’s and I’m not sure on the diameter.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2021 | 09:17 AM
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I just bought a 2017 F350 6.7L CCLB. The previous owner put a 2.5" leveling kit in the front and 37's on it. Since I tow a medium weight 5th wheel toy hauler I wouldn't have leveled the front if it were up to me. Also I think the previous owner went the cheap route with the leveling kit as it consists of just the spacers above the springs. I do love the 37's though. With my trailer the rear end squats from perfectly level to -2.25". I'm putting on a set of Timbrens this evening to see how they do. The back of this new truck sits 4.5" higher than my '02 F250 CCSB. I had to swap my trailer axles to underneath the leaf springs in order to be able to tow my trailer safely.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2021 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Je942010
I’m running a Readylift 1.5” block up front, SPC 2.3 and 2.6 degree castor shims, Bilstein 5100’s on all 4 corners, Firestone red label 7500lb bags in the rear with an airlift WirelessONE compressor, torklift bumpstops, a PMF dual steering stabilizer Bilstein shocks and a Bilstein 5100 steering stabilizer in the stock position. Sits 1/4” -1/2” lower in the front and when I hook to my 5th wheel at 90psi sits perfectly level and rides smooth as glass towing 20k. Wheels are a TIS off-road 20x8.25” and tires are a 35x12.50r20 12 ply Kendra Klever RT

How do you like the tires? I wanted to go with them but they didn't make a 37". Will try them when they do.

Edit: Just checked, they do make a 37x12.5r17 now.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2021 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrellM5
I just bought a 2017 F350 6.7L CCLB. The previous owner put a 2.5" leveling kit in the front and 37's on it. Since I tow a medium weight 5th wheel toy hauler I wouldn't have leveled the front if it were up to me. Also I think the previous owner went the cheap route with the leveling kit as it consists of just the spacers above the springs. I do love the 37's though. With my trailer the rear end squats from perfectly level to -2.25". I'm putting on a set of Timbrens this evening to see how they do. The back of this new truck sits 4.5" higher than my '02 F250 CCSB. I had to swap my trailer axles to underneath the leaf springs in order to be able to tow my trailer safely.
I squatted rear is the new style.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2021 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JayCarver
How do you like the tires? I wanted to go with them but they didn't make a 37". Will try them when they do.

Edit: Just checked, they do make a 37x12.5r17 now.

So far they have been great. For the aggressive tread and how big the gap in the tread is they’re surprisingly quiet. For towing they have been great. I haven’t done any driving in the snow with them yet but slick greasy clay on a few campsites hasn’t been an issue. From the 3 months I’ve had them the on and off road performance has been flawless. Here’s a few pics of them and a few pics of the bags and torklift bump stops.







 
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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JayCarver
Thats a great set up! I have a full carli 3.5" kit on my 2020 and I agree that PMF 4 link would be a better for sure than the Carli radius arms. Just for getting castor dialed in alone.

Do you happen to have pics where the 4 link attaches to the front axle?
Sorry it took so long to get this. Ive been out of town for 3 weeks.


 
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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 10:18 PM
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Got confirmation today that the Carli kit I want will fit my MY22 F250. On order. 8-10 weeks out due to the custom Fox shocks back order. Wheels and tires are already in. The waiting game starts all over again!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MAX4utah
Got confirmation today that the Carli kit I want will fit my MY22 F250. On order. 8-10 weeks out due to the custom Fox shocks back order. Wheels and tires are already in. The waiting game starts all over again!
Which Carli kit did you decide on?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 4wd6.7L
Which Carli kit did you decide on?
Going with the 3” Commuter Kit, sway bar drops and upper steering stabilizer. I’ll add to it later if I need to, but that’s where I’ll start. I was told that the radius arms would be purely asthenic on a leveling kit like this.
 
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