I need help trying to decide if I need a 4x4 truck.
07-11-2009, 05:02 PM
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Thanks, but I'm still confused. Are we meaning a "LIFT KIT" to allow larger tires, or a leveling kit? I have a stock 2wd 2005 F150, and it looks like I can already add a "higher" tire (then re-calibrate the speed sensor), so I'm confused as to how a "leveling" kit will allow me to fit tires that are better suited for off road use.
I'm thinking a leveling kit levels the front and rear, which my stock truck already appears to be. Am I wrong in this thinking?
I'm thinking a leveling kit levels the front and rear, which my stock truck already appears to be. Am I wrong in this thinking?
A "lift" kit will actually allow you to install bigger All-Terrain OR MUD tires.....which will increase your ability in the woods 3 or 4 fold, I would think.
07-11-2009, 08:05 PM
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Somebody that knows more about this than I do may correct me, but "leveling" will still not allow you more than a 265/70-17 tire, which is what I just installed.
A "lift" kit will actually allow you to install bigger All-Terrain OR MUD tires.....which will increase your ability in the woods 3 or 4 fold, I would think.
A "lift" kit will actually allow you to install bigger All-Terrain OR MUD tires.....which will increase your ability in the woods 3 or 4 fold, I would think.
actually thats a little small on what you can go up to in tire size you can fit up to a 285/70/17 or so with a level i believe on a 2wd
07-12-2009, 09:04 PM
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I've been mulling over this a couple of weeks, also.
I think I'm gonna install BILSTEIN 5100 Series shocks that will lift the front end 2 inches and make me level.......
My original shocks are probably shot anyway, I'm sure!
