Level Kit
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Level Kit
I am sure this has been beat to death but apparently I cannot find the right search terms to get the info I am looking for. What Leveling kit do you guys run on your trucks? I am looking for 2-2.5" for my 2006 F250 Lariat FX4. I had the autospring on my F150 and loved it but could not find any AS for the 3/4 ton. I have seen some by Tuff Country that look decent.
I am currently running stock Goodyear AT/S 275/65/20 and want to get back to the BFG All Terrains I have always had. I want more tire but the next size up is 285/65/20 and requires a 2" suspension lift (I am told). Is this true and would the leveling kit acheive the same thing. Any other tire or level options let me know. I am a little partial to BFG as I have always had good luck with them but unfortunately you pay for that performance.
I am currently running stock Goodyear AT/S 275/65/20 and want to get back to the BFG All Terrains I have always had. I want more tire but the next size up is 285/65/20 and requires a 2" suspension lift (I am told). Is this true and would the leveling kit acheive the same thing. Any other tire or level options let me know. I am a little partial to BFG as I have always had good luck with them but unfortunately you pay for that performance.
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I have an 02 F-250 4X4 long bed with a 6.8 litre V-10, I installed the leveling kit on the front of my truck to level out the front and rear fender well height and tire clearance from "Suspension Connection" it's a 2.5" leveling kit, you don't have to buy new shocks and you don't have to install the suggested stabilizer bar but if you offroad a lot then you'd better install it too. It turned out great and I'm very pleased with the look and the drive is the same as it was before I installed it.
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From what I'm told the 2.5" is a better set up for a Diesel to sit level (a bit heavier than a gas) which I'm runnin a 2" to sit level with the 5.4l engine. I went with the 2.5 at first and found the front end to be too high by a 1/2 " so I dropped the two inchers in & we happy now. Btw I have 2.5" powder coated pucks for sale made by Tuff Country, make me a offer.
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The Tuff Country I ahve found show (2) options of shock absorbers SX8000 Nitro Gas and SX6000 Hydro. There is about $4 difference. I currently have Rancho but may change out because they are starting to go. I don't have a problem with the Ranchos but not sure if they will work as well. Is the install easier to just change the shocks now as well with the pucks.
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How about 2.5" leveling kit in the front and 350 rear blocks which raise the rear about 1 1/2". You could always go with stiffer front springs and 2" leveling kit. I have done both with my diesel trucks. Now I have 350 blocks and 1" leveling kit with 6000# springs on my 5.4 and it sits pretty good and level.
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I thought I would update my previous thread since I am not seeing anything new. Autospring does offer kits for the F250. They only offer 2" and 2.5". My truck sits about 1 3/4" higher in the rear so I emailed Autospring and they said they could make a level kit that is 1 1/2" for the same price. I looked into the option of doing a 2.5 and 350 block but really just wanted to raise the front. Just thought I would share for any future owners looking at options.
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Look into readylift. I have a 2 inch spacer and F350 block in the rear of my 06 F250. I am running 285 nitto's right now and have plenty of room to add a larger wheel and tire combo. I have pictures if your interested of it stock with 285's and leveled out
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I have the same set-up as ajordan193. I have the 2.5" Readylift with trackbar drop bracket, 350 rear blocks, carrier bearing spacer, Bilstein 5100's, and Nitto Terra grapplers 285/75/17 on stock rims. I am running the alignment cams as well. My truck 10 times better than stock. SD's like/need high camber.
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Well as far as the carrier bearing spacer, i didn't drive the truck without it so it was installed at the same time as the rest of the lift. I am an advocate of : if it is recommended or specified i do it. When lifting the rear it will put the proper rake back in the truck especially with the Long bed. Im pretty sure if you compare the 250 with the 350 stock setup there's a difference.
I took my truck to a reputable alignment shop that has experience with lifted trucks and they were recommended/required. My camber is about 2.5 compared to 0 after the lift. Super duty's in reality want a higher camber. This will help virtually eliminate the death wobble and keep the truck true and straight. It drives like a Lincoln compared to what it did.
I took my truck to a reputable alignment shop that has experience with lifted trucks and they were recommended/required. My camber is about 2.5 compared to 0 after the lift. Super duty's in reality want a higher camber. This will help virtually eliminate the death wobble and keep the truck true and straight. It drives like a Lincoln compared to what it did.