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Old 12-12-2009, 04:22 PM
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I've read that the 3" leveling kit is pretty hard on the front end, so I've been lookin' at the 2" and 2.5" leveling kits. Is 2" enough to get the truck leveled, or is 2.5" what I need? If I go with the 2.5", would I have to worry about more strain on the front end, like what the 3" kit would cause? I want the truck to be level, but I also don't want the front end to be too strained.

I also plan to add bigger tires on my stock wheels. I would love to go with 35" Toyos or Nittos, but I don't really want to worry about rubbin', so I'll probably just go with 33's.
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33's would easily work with 2" leveling kit with a slight rake remaining... I had 33's on an 05 Crew 4x4 without a kit and no rubbing...
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33's would easily work with 2" leveling kit with a slight rake remaining... I had 33's on an 05 Crew 4x4 without a kit and no rubbing...
You have any pictures of that setup?

So the 2" kit won't quite level out the truck? Is there an advantage to that?
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Originally Posted by _Flea_
You have any pictures of that setup?

So the 2" kit won't quite level out the truck? Is there an advantage to that?
yeah if you tow alot it will look more level rather than sit nose up like mine does well mine sits nose up without a trailer behind it lol cause thats how i wanted it to sit
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I have a trailer for the Harleys, but I don't use it very often at all. We normally ride wherever we're goin', rather than trailer. I have an ATV that would go in the bed, but that hasn't been used for 2 huntin' seasons. At this point, it seems like all my bed is bein' used for is haulin' 2 bulldogs around from time-to-time.
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I am diggin one up...
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Cool, thanks.
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Nitto TG's 295/75/17s I believe... Only pic I had left...
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^^ i think its 295/70/17, i dont believe they make a 295/75/17
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^ You're right now that I think of it...



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