Which leveling kit for me?
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I put a procomp on my 99. Front springs, u bolts, track bar relocation and four shocks. Seems good to me, although I have nothing to compare it too. Ride does not seem any harsher than before. Overall I guess you could say I am happy with it.
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I think alot of it is brand preference, cost and maybe some of the components that come with the kit. I know that with leveling kits for our years of trucks you can get add a leaf, complete spring packs and drop hangers that keep the old front springs. I have also seen shackles on ebay that just drop the back end of the spring.
I have also seen 2" and 2 1/2" leveling kits. some come with shocks and some don't.
That's about all I know.
I have also seen 2" and 2 1/2" leveling kits. some come with shocks and some don't.
That's about all I know.
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Brah! depends on the characteristics of any giving truck .
35,s may be okay with or without m[img]images/10246-14515-199032.jpg[/img]inor triming
35,s may be okay with or without m[img]images/10246-14515-199032.jpg[/img]inor triming
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Originally Posted by Zip
I think a 285 is the same size as a 33" which is what I have on the stock wheels (285/75/16). I could be wrong too though.
bkvanbek - what are you planning on using your truck for? For street use and depending on which lift you go with will determine if 35's will fit and not rub. I have the 3.5 Fabtech hanger leveling kit on my truck and run 33-inch tires summer and winter. My truck is a daily driver and work truck. I haul stuff in it through fields and on back seasonal roads (not always the best maintained). My tires get stuffed in the wheel wells and I did not want damage so have stayed with 33's. I have considered 35's, but have not had a need for the additional clearance or cost for re-gearing the truck. Besides the truck is high enough now for me to load stuff in the bed.
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Originally Posted by bkvanbek
I use my truck for work, construction. I always get stuck with the stock tires. I tow often.
Okay 33" but can't I keep my stock wheels?
Okay 33" but can't I keep my stock wheels?
Just run 285/75R16 tires on your stock wheels and you will be set. You just have to get the right tires for what you drive in.
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Realize the more aggressive you go the more noise you will have on the road and the quicker it will wear out, but if you get a true mud tire you should not have problems in the mud. If a mud tire is too aggressive for you, look at some all terrain tires.
I would look at the BFG, Toyo, Nitto, and Cooper tires to start with and then go from there. Good luck to you!!
I would look at the BFG, Toyo, Nitto, and Cooper tires to start with and then go from there. Good luck to you!!