2" leveling kit questions
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2" leveling kit questions
Ok so I like so many other want to install a front leveling kit. I think I have settled on one of the 2" mini spring packs. Truck is a 2003 f250 V10 4x4. My questions are
IS an adjustable track bar or lowering bracket recommended? What about longer sway bar links?
I have read on here about issues aligning afterwards, something about needing some sleeves or bushings??
I just want to make sure I get everything necessary in one shot and install together.
IS an adjustable track bar or lowering bracket recommended? What about longer sway bar links?
I have read on here about issues aligning afterwards, something about needing some sleeves or bushings??
I just want to make sure I get everything necessary in one shot and install together.
Laughing Gas
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From: Middle TN
OK,
No expert here, so hopefully you will get other responses.
I did a 2" leveling kit on both my 2004 2WD and 2014 F250 4X4. Left the front parts stock, except for a camber kit on the 2004. I never had any issues with abnormal tire wear, death wobble, etc.
I have no plans to add one to my 2015 4X4. With the tire size i have about 1/2" clearance on the garage door opening.
No expert here, so hopefully you will get other responses.
I did a 2" leveling kit on both my 2004 2WD and 2014 F250 4X4. Left the front parts stock, except for a camber kit on the 2004. I never had any issues with abnormal tire wear, death wobble, etc.
I have no plans to add one to my 2015 4X4. With the tire size i have about 1/2" clearance on the garage door opening.
Laughing Gas
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Now, adjustable track bar, etc is probably the right way to do it, I just never had any issues, and you are changing the geometry of the truck a little bit. If I was doing it again, I would put the level kit on, then get additional parts IF I needed them. Are you planning on running larger tires?
If I remember right, the '04 ran 265/65R 16, and I went up to a 285/70R16. My '14 had 245/65R 17 that got upsized to 285/75 I think.
As long as you don't go stupid big on tires, I think you should be ok......
More Turbo
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Do a add a leaf kit with a relocate bracket from summit. Mini-packs are just slabs of steel and many times end up with broken leaf springs. Might as well stick $20 lift blocks in there if that's the way you want to go.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...duty/year/2004
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...duty/year/2004
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