four0four

Hi All, Apologize for the newbie question - I'm very new to trucks and I've been trying to figure out what the purpose & advantage of a leveling kit is? In addition I've already gotten a flat tire with less than 900 miles on the truck so was looking at changing out the Goodyear SR/A tires (275/65R18) that came with the truck so wanted to get some recommendations on that as well. I'm looking for a comfortable highway ride with little noise and a good all terrain tires that will serve my off-road purposes, which is mostly sorta-paved dirt roads. I know there are about 50 posts about leveling kits and tires - but I didn't really see one that explained what it did. TIA, Vinny 2009 Lariat SCREW/4x4

obusnizzle

the leveling kit "levels" the front end with the *** end of the truck.

v_tach

Leveling is for aesthetics. Some don't like the bed-high stance of a vehicle intended to carry a load.

NorCal-09

I did it for the 'look'. As the advertising says, it will give the truck a "bolder stance" !!

Next, it is easier to fit a larger tire (taller) with the extra room the leveling kit provides. With the 2" leveling kit, you should be able to fit a 33+" tire.
My 4X4 truck came with the 275/18 tires and I am going to go to the GY DuraTrac @295/65R/18, which is 33.10" in diameter.

With a leveling kit, vs. a higher lift kit, there is not the radical change in vehicle suspension geometry. The ride is still basically OEM.

four0four

Thanks all - it all makes sense now :-)

Hey Woodja

I replaced the stockers with Nitto Terra Grapplers (285/55R20) and I'm very happy with them ... better profile than stock wheels/tires; aggressive tread w/o road noise problem. The leveling kit will require you to get a front end alignment, fwiw.



http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Etire%2Eterragrappler

four0four

Your truck looks great Woodja! Thanks for the info.

nuFX4

nice truck bro, ill be getting my leveling kit and other goodies on thursday..ill post pics!

Pintac

Sweet ride!