Leveling Kit From Factory?
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Leveling Kit From Factory?
I have a 2006 4x4 SuperCrew Lariat with 18" Tires and wheels and I can swear that this truck came from the factory with a leveling kit. It sits pretty nice and level. Is this possible or am I imagining this?
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Why do I need a leveling kit to put bigger tires on? if the truck sits fine now with stock BFG Tires, and I buy BFG tires that are bigger, shouldnt the truck sit just like it does now only higher?
I have anways been confused by this. All 4 tires now are the same size so I should be able to change that size and as long as all 4 stay the same the truck should sit the same. Hmmmm the things my logic thinks through...
I have anways been confused by this. All 4 tires now are the same size so I should be able to change that size and as long as all 4 stay the same the truck should sit the same. Hmmmm the things my logic thinks through...
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That would be the only possible explination I can think of if the truck was new, and is actually level.
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Originally Posted by HuntnFordMan
Why do I need a leveling kit to put bigger tires on? if the truck sits fine now with stock BFG Tires, and I buy BFG tires that are bigger, shouldnt the truck sit just like it does now only higher?
I have anways been confused by this. All 4 tires now are the same size so I should be able to change that size and as long as all 4 stay the same the truck should sit the same. Hmmmm the things my logic thinks through...
I have anways been confused by this. All 4 tires now are the same size so I should be able to change that size and as long as all 4 stay the same the truck should sit the same. Hmmmm the things my logic thinks through...
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Originally Posted by builtfordtough13
Could the dealer of leveled it out? I have seen some dealers that do this/
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Thanks guys, I haven't actually measured the space from the top of the tire to the fender well opening. My truck sits decently nice, but I wouldn't mind it a little higher all around when it's time for tires and maybe go up a size in tires.
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Originally Posted by HuntnFordMan
Why do I need a leveling kit to put bigger tires on? if the truck sits fine now with stock BFG Tires, and I buy BFG tires that are bigger, shouldnt the truck sit just like it does now only higher?
I have anways been confused by this. All 4 tires now are the same size so I should be able to change that size and as long as all 4 stay the same the truck should sit the same. Hmmmm the things my logic thinks through...
I have anways been confused by this. All 4 tires now are the same size so I should be able to change that size and as long as all 4 stay the same the truck should sit the same. Hmmmm the things my logic thinks through...
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Okay I finally measured the clearance from the top of the tire to the top of the fender arch, and it is like 2 inches plus less on the front. I did measure the rear blocks while I was rotating my tires this weekend, and found that they are 2 inch blocks. So what would I need to level the truck, 2.5 inch front leveler kit? Also I'm assuming I'll need an alignment? Is it more difficult to align with the level kit up front? If I need to align it, I'll just wait till it's time to replace my tires. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by krazymatt; Dec 3, 2007 at 11:18 PM.