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Old 10-21-2014, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by marrs1721
Also has anyone used "Rough Country" brand level kit? It was only $100. What's the difference between a $500 and a $100 kit? Very new to this.
I have the front Rought Country 2.5" on my 13. I think they sell a kit that comes with the rear and shocks, but I just have the front spacer set. Installed it with a buddy of mine and has ridden great for about 5 months now. Here are a few pics





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Old 10-22-2014, 12:50 AM
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Anyone ever bring their truck back down in the front? I have Bilstein on highest setting in front and 3" block in rear. It rides rough with 275/70-18 duratracs and too nose high with trailer hooked up. I think I still gain some lift if I bring it down one setting.
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Old 10-22-2014, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Seener84
Anyone ever bring their truck back down in the front? I have Bilstein on highest setting in front and 3" block in rear. It rides rough with 275/70-18 duratracs and too nose high with trailer hooked up. I think I still gain some lift if I bring it down one setting.
The rough ride may be the tires as the Bilsteins improve how the truck feels and handles. The single downside (in my observation and experience from driving with them) is that when used at the highest setting like I do is the reduction in droop travel. If the front end is 2.25" higher, you've gained that much compression travel but lost that in droop or extension travel.
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Originally Posted by mrbates
My boy and I washed the truck yesterday, he wanted to take a picture since I let him man the sprayer. I live on a dirt road so it was dirty again in a few minutes, but at least it was clean for a little while. Autospring 2.5" with add-a-leaf and 295/70/18 Cooper ST MAXX
Great to see your kid getting involved, nice that he has pride in his work.


Originally Posted by PawPaw
Bilstein 5100 shocks set at the 2nd notch from the top. Gained 1-5/8 inches in the front.
That was exactly how I had my truck set up. Looks great PawPaw!


Originally Posted by Seener84
Anyone ever bring their truck back down in the front? I have Bilstein on highest setting in front and 3" block in rear. It rides rough with 275/70-18 duratracs and too nose high with trailer hooked up. I think I still gain some lift if I bring it down one setting.
While Bilsteins are easily CAPABLE of running on that top setting, you will be sacrificing some ride quality. They do ride rough at 2.25", for me the sweet spot was the ~1.5" spot (second highest notch)
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guys, I love the look... i really really do and will likely buy an autospring 2" front kit...

I have a couple questions that I really need answered

CV joints...
How much angle does this add and for someone like me who lives in Canada, running 4x4 for probably at least 4 months of the year (maybe 10,000k km driving) will this affect its durability?

Block for the rear.

Should I buy a block for the rear? I see that there is quite a bit of rake already on the truck, but I was thinking that rather than raising the rear end height and to prevent "dropping" under load, I'd get airbags that I'd fill up when required.

OR should I get a rear block?

If I get a 2" AS in the front, should I go for 1" shackle lift in the rear?

edit as I have a 2014... apparenlty 1.5 is all I need to get 2 inches

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Old 10-22-2014, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ReefDonkey
I have the front Rought Country 2.5" on my 13. I think they sell a kit that comes with the rear and shocks, but I just have the front spacer set. Installed it with a buddy of mine and has ridden great for about 5 months now. Here are a few pics
Do you have a bigger rear block as well? Looks good man
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275/65/20's with a 2.5" RC level.
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That looks sweet!
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Originally Posted by hallenfe
That looks sweet!
Thanks man! Had it done yesterday
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I'm getting my 2010 xlt supercab leveled on Monday, wondering if anyone is using bf Goodrich all terrain ko 285/65/18 on the factory rims. and if so, will you please post a pic. thanks.


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