need leveling help
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need leveling help
I have searched and stuck between 2 kits. The auto springs kit with an offset design. What is that going to do oppossed to the hell bent steel design? PLUS I have the bottom bushing coming out of my stuts on both sides, WHERE can I find a bushing? I have called ford and all the other parts stores around here and they all want to sale me the strut. I have 40,xxx miles and they are factory struts. And why are these kits better than just putting a solid piece of steel there? Please answer all the questions to give me some knowledge. Thanks
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They revised the design and now call it Offset.
All of the other brands (NCD, Hell Bent) copied the Autosprings design. But they are all pretty much the exact same. Just the weld locations seems to be the major difference between them.
no idea about that bushing.
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alright another question to the mix. I found some 315/70/17 bfg a/t. Will they fit an XL with just a leveling kit? I have aftermarket 17x8 with 4.75 back space. I just dont want them to rub i do some slight offroad driving. Maybe a few bumps but nothing to extreme.
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I think you might have a winner with those. below is a comparison of 35/12.5/17 vs those 315/70/17. Top is the 35, bottom is the 315. The 315 is slightly shorter/narrower than a 35" tire...so yes, unless you have some wicked backspacing, I'd say those will fit rather nicely.
BTW, a 35/12.5/17 will fit just fine on a F-150 leveled 2.5" with OEM rims...it just gets close to touching the upper control arm. if you aftermarket rims push the rim out another 1/2" or so, that would be perfect IMO
BTW, a 35/12.5/17 will fit just fine on a F-150 leveled 2.5" with OEM rims...it just gets close to touching the upper control arm. if you aftermarket rims push the rim out another 1/2" or so, that would be perfect IMO
Section Width: 12.51 in 318 mm
Section Width: 12.40 in 315 mm
Rim Diameter: 17 in 431.8 mm
Rim Diameter: 17 in 431.8 mm
Rim Width Range: 8.5 - 11 in
Rim Width Range: 8.5 - 10 in
Overall Diameter: 34.77 in 883.15 mm
Overall Diameter: 34.36 in 872.74 mm
Sidewall Height: 8.88 in 225.55 mm
Sidewall Height: 8.68 in 220.47 mm
Radius: 17.38 in 441.45 mm
Radius: 17.18 in 436.37 mm
Circumference: 109.2 in 2773.6 mm
Circumference: 107.9 in 2740.6 mm
Revs per Mile: 598.2
Revs per Mile: 605.3
Actual Speed: 60 mph 100 km/h
Speedometer1: 60.7 mph 101. km/h
Speedometer Difference: - Speedometer Difference: 1.186% too fast
Diameter Difference: - Diameter Difference: 1.18%
Section Width: 12.40 in 315 mm
Rim Diameter: 17 in 431.8 mm
Rim Diameter: 17 in 431.8 mm
Rim Width Range: 8.5 - 11 in
Rim Width Range: 8.5 - 10 in
Overall Diameter: 34.77 in 883.15 mm
Overall Diameter: 34.36 in 872.74 mm
Sidewall Height: 8.88 in 225.55 mm
Sidewall Height: 8.68 in 220.47 mm
Radius: 17.38 in 441.45 mm
Radius: 17.18 in 436.37 mm
Circumference: 109.2 in 2773.6 mm
Circumference: 107.9 in 2740.6 mm
Revs per Mile: 598.2
Revs per Mile: 605.3
Actual Speed: 60 mph 100 km/h
Speedometer1: 60.7 mph 101. km/h
Speedometer Difference: - Speedometer Difference: 1.186% too fast
Diameter Difference: - Diameter Difference: 1.18%
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the wheels stick out past the truck about an 1" maybe 1-1/2". I called 4 wheel parts yesturday and they told me they would rub.
This is a link to my wheels.
Wheelsforless - Custom Wheels - EA589-8877 - Eagle 589 17x8 7/150 (7Lug Ford) - Truck & SUV Wheels - Wheelsforless
And is there anyway i could have some measurements on the blocks? I talked with my dad who has a machine shop and has the stuff to cut me some solid blocks. I need to know where to drill the holes for the studs.
This is a link to my wheels.
Wheelsforless - Custom Wheels - EA589-8877 - Eagle 589 17x8 7/150 (7Lug Ford) - Truck & SUV Wheels - Wheelsforless
And is there anyway i could have some measurements on the blocks? I talked with my dad who has a machine shop and has the stuff to cut me some solid blocks. I need to know where to drill the holes for the studs.
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huh?
and the post above...if I'm reading it correctly, you are going to make your own leveling kit?
I really really suggest you just spend the $69 and buy a kit off eBay. They come fully welded with new nuts and the proper orientation. They'll save you alot of hassle
and the post above...if I'm reading it correctly, you are going to make your own leveling kit?
I really really suggest you just spend the $69 and buy a kit off eBay. They come fully welded with new nuts and the proper orientation. They'll save you alot of hassle
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LOL sorry to didnt tell yall what i was measuring. Those numbers are from the rear and front tires. I'll have to go with a 3" kit correct? And i was thinking about making my own, I was going to get the correct circumference and right thickness and tap the bolts. But i may just go with the kit already made. I just dont like the whole welded in pieces.
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You've a 2.5 leveling kit, and a AAL setup in the rear? Got a pic from the side of your truck? I want to lift mine a little bit.