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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:54 AM
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Leveling Kit?

What is a leveling kit for?
What does it do for me?
i keep seeing this around but i realized i don't know what why or how come!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonschwenk
What is a leveling kit for?
What does it do for me?
i keep seeing this around but i realized i don't know what why or how come!
Ford Trucks have a stance from the factory that puts the nose of the truck significantly lower than the rear. This is called the vehicle's "rake." Some people prefer the truck to sit more level but not too high in the fron and thus "Bulldog" like your picture. Thus, the leveling kit, quite leiterally, levels the truck... just like it sounds. As for what it does for you... nothing if you don't want your truck level, and everything if you do!
 

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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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if you put a leveling kit in will it allow you to put bigger tires in than if you didn't and how big could you go?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Interesting you should ask... the general consensus from the dealers is a 33 inch tire... the general consensus from the real world and the people on here is 35" tire.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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if you're gonna tow much, you'll be driving around with your nose in the air though....just a thought. Although it does look sweet, make sure you get all new springs, or an add-a-leaf. lift shackles are bootleg
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 04:49 AM
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if you're gonna tow much, you'll be driving around with your nose in the air though....just a thought. Although it does look sweet, make sure you get all new springs, or an add-a-leaf. lift shackles are bootleg
what you are saying is that a leveling kit will make the sag when towing more dramatic?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 05:40 AM
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what you are saying is that a leveling kit will make the sag when towing more dramatic?
Not really more dramatic... but certainly more noticeable.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Thats what air bags are for.
 
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