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Feb 13, 2010 | 11:04 PM

socalpsdowner08

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leveling kit and tires installed (pics)

Well here she is all done up and looking good. 2.5inch AS level kit. 35 12.50 20 Toyo's MT, and 20x9 XD wheels. I know she's dirty but tell me what you guys think.

<a href="http://s677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/socalpsdowner08/?action=view&current=truckbefore.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/socalpsdowner08/truckbefore.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

ok for what ever reason i cant get em full size. dang.

Feb 13, 2010 | 11:44 PM

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Did you have to do any trimming with the 35x12.50x20s?

Feb 14, 2010 | 12:36 PM

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yea they cut a little bit. The part black plastic underneath the bumper and and little bit inside the wheel wells closes to the cabin. Like an inch or so off the bottom of the stock fender flare thing. really if they would have just cut it and not told me I would have never known. Only rubbing is theres this door stop looking nipple inside the wheel wheel on the plastic and that it, no other rubbing. Once the tires are worn down a little and the nipple gettes worn down there will be no rubbing its kinda weird theres nothing behind it either just a weird shaped nipple. If you want i can take pics and show u just let me know. ok have a good v day everyone gotta make those wife's and girlfriends happy.

Feb 14, 2010 | 08:31 PM

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socalpsdowner08 that would be great if i could see a picture. i'm just not sure how big to go on tires yet...either 33s or 35s.

Feb 16, 2010 | 11:25 AM

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go with 35's. fills it in so much better

Feb 16, 2010 | 12:42 PM

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If the pic were big enough to see more that barely tell it's an f150 it would help tons! I would like to see it tho as I'm considering a leveling kit.

Feb 16, 2010 | 09:05 PM

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04XLTRUNNER do you have any rubbing with the 35s? What offset and backspacing did you use on your wheels?

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Feb 18, 2010 | 06:30 PM

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does a leveling kit make the truck lower to the ground. (i have no idea what one is.)
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Feb 18, 2010 | 07:36 PM

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does a leveling kit make the truck lower to the ground. (i have no idea what one is.)
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no it actually raises the front of the truck to match the height of the rear of the truck. It essentially takes the rake out of the truck.

Feb 18, 2010 | 08:18 PM

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Sorry for taking so long with this pic. but here it is showing where it rubs.
<a href="http://s677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/socalpsdowner08/?action=view&current=rubpic.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/socalpsdowner08/rubpic.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Feb 18, 2010 | 08:19 PM

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ok i give up with the dang pics
<a href="http://s677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/socalpsdowner08/?action=view&current=rubpic.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/socalpsdowner08/rubpic.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Feb 18, 2010 | 08:20 PM

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ok when i email em they are big. so if you wanna see more detail just pm me ur email addy and ill just email them to you, sorry i just cant figure it out.

Feb 22, 2010 | 12:11 PM

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does a leveling kit make the truck lower to the ground. (i have no idea what one is.)
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actually this question has a yes and no answer. a FRONT level kit raises the front end up about 2 inches (depending on which kit you buy) to level the truck out with the rear.

but a REAR level kit (also called a shackle kit) lowers the rear to match with the front.

it all depends on what you are looking for. if you want to go up for bigger tires and clearance then go with the front kit. but if you want to go down and fit some 22's or whatever it may be to give that street truck look then go with the rear shackle kit.