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Old May 1, 2024 | 02:37 AM
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Leveling kits

I'm not a big fan of lifted trucks. I'm going to put 35's on the new Limited, but I'm not 100% sure I like the amount of lift the Tremor. That said, I don't like the nose-down stance at all.

Who makes a good leveling kit, and how much does the front need lifted? I've see 1-1/2". I've seen 2-1/2", and even 3".

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Old May 1, 2024 | 05:28 AM
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There are many options for this. Your best bet would be to run some searches here on the topic for the most info.
 
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I did 17-19 f350 rear blocks and a 2.5 front level and I like it

truck also has rear airlift so regardless of the load it’s carrying it sits great



 
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The 17-19 sat higher than the 20+ trucks, and even still I found that a 1.5" level in the front was perfect. I have no idea why guys are doing 2.5 and 3.0 kits. That's going to give you the "Carolina Squat". You need *some* nose down stance so that when you haul and tow your headlights aren't shining into space.

Here's my $20 eBay 1.5" level kit which installed easily and has worked flawlessly for the last 9 months towing, hauling, on and off road.


 
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Old May 1, 2024 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WXboy
The 17-19 sat higher than the 20+ trucks, and even still I found that a 1.5" level in the front was perfect. I have no idea why guys are doing 2.5 and 3.0 kits. That's going to give you the "Carolina Squat". You need *some* nose down stance so that when you haul and tow your headlights aren't shining into space.

Here's my $20 eBay 1.5" level kit which installed easily and has worked flawlessly for the last 9 months towing, hauling, on and off road.

I like those wheels. They look great on that Blue Jeans color!
 
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Old May 1, 2024 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by WXboy
The 17-19 sat higher than the 20+ trucks, and even still I found that a 1.5" level in the front was perfect. I have no idea why guys are doing 2.5 and 3.0 kits. That's going to give you the "Carolina Squat". You need *some* nose down stance so that when you haul and tow your headlights aren't shining into space.

Here's my $20 eBay 1.5" level kit which installed easily and has worked flawlessly for the last 9 months towing, hauling, on and off road.

???

I have a 2.5 kit on mine and haven’t had any such issues. In fact I actually had those issues when it was completely stock with just a 16k trailer on the back. But not anymore.

I simply put airlift in the rear of mine with their automatic compressor kit.

let’s meetup and load up a few thousand pounds or more of tongue weight…..in your truck and mine….and see who’s squats more and who’s headlights are pointing into outer space more.
 
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Old May 1, 2024 | 03:19 PM
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What wheels and tires do you have on that? Those look good. I've been considering Modern wheels and snow rated BFG KO2's or Toyo AT3's; we travel the mountain passes in the winter. I want something that's rated at 3500+ pounds to so it's at least as much as the truck's 12,200 GVWR.
 
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Originally Posted by Rwhjr
???

I have a 2.5 kit on mine and haven’t had any such issues. In fact I actually had those issues when it was completely stock with just a 16k trailer on the back. But not anymore.

I simply put airlift in the rear of mine with their automatic compressor kit.

let’s meetup and load up a few thousand pounds or more of tongue weight…..in your truck and mine….and see who’s squats more and who’s headlights are pointing into outer space more.
Right on queue..
 
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Originally Posted by WXboy
The 17-19 sat higher than the 20+ trucks, and even still I found that a 1.5" level in the front was perfect. I have no idea why guys are doing 2.5 and 3.0 kits. That's going to give you the "Carolina Squat". You need *some* nose down stance so that when you haul and tow your headlights aren't shining into space.

Here's my $20 eBay 1.5" level kit which installed easily and has worked flawlessly for the last 9 months towing, hauling, on and off road.

Good looking setup..
 
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Originally Posted by FishOnOne
Right on queue..
I take it he's a know it all......
 
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What wheels and tires do you have on that? Those look good. I've been considering Modern wheels and snow rated BFG KO2's or Toyo AT3's; we travel the mountain passes in the winter. I want something that's rated at 3500+ pounds to so it's at least as much as the truck's 12,200 GVWR.
His signature says "Vision Ojos wheels"
 
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Originally Posted by WXboy
The 17-19 sat higher than the 20+ trucks, and even still I found that a 1.5" level in the front was perfect. I have no idea why guys are doing 2.5 and 3.0 kits. That's going to give you the "Carolina Squat". You need *some* nose down stance so that when you haul and tow your headlights aren't shining into space.

Here's my $20 eBay 1.5" level kit which installed easily and has worked flawlessly for the last 9 months towing, hauling, on and off road.

sits nice! the carli springs i run add 1" of lift to the rear. almost like they know a 2.5" front coil spring is too much height lolol. I've asked them to build a 1.5" spring but they said they cant change the ride quality because its too short of a spring
 
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Originally Posted by Hwkns
I'm not a big fan of lifted trucks. I'm going to put 35's on the new Limited, but I'm not 100% sure I like the amount of lift the Tremor. That said, I don't like the nose-down stance at all.

Who makes a good leveling kit, and how much does the front need lifted? I've see 1-1/2". I've seen 2-1/2", and even 3".

TIA
one thing to keep in mind is if it’s a later build 2024 with the non selectable passenger hub you’ll need to get that remedied before you level your truck. Leveling with that dummy hub causes potential issues. To the point where FoMoCo sent out a TSB on it.
 
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Old May 1, 2024 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Quad Racer
one thing to keep in mind is if it’s a later build 2024 with the non selectable passenger hub you’ll need to get that remedied before you level your truck. Leveling with that dummy hub causes potential issues. To the point where FoMoCo sent out a TSB on it.
Is there a TSB number I can reference on that?
 
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Originally Posted by Hwkns
Is there a TSB number I can reference on that?
First post has some info on it.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...noise-ssm.html
 
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