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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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Looking to put a leveling kit in my truck. My overall goal is to run 33" tires comfortably with no trimming modifications. I'm curious to see if anyone has any advice, are leveling kits ok? Or a complete nightmare. Also has anyone run 33s with a 1.5 inch leveling coils? Any advice or info/pictures would be very appreciated

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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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If all you want is a level.... Put in 250 front springs. I don't think that will clear 33's tho. Others can chime in on that. My truck is stock with 31"x10.5" R15 and I am very happy with it
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Also..... Damn good miles! 50k! That's awesome!
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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yeahh im running the 1.5 leaveling coils and it dosent level it and I rub a little with 32s
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 06:27 AM
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Ok sounds perfect thanks for the help! Were the coils hard to put in? Are they pretty bad for the front end? Like I know there not "good" but is there just reoccurring problems with them?
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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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Also I've heard of people swapping their front end coils with f250/350 coils? I'm assuming same idea as leveling coils if not better? I've heard 3/4 ton coils are really tough
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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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I've got the F250 springs with 33x1250 and they rub on the radius arms. I am running the stock wheel. I've read that a different offset wheel will alleviate the rubbing problem but I can say for sure. I may have been fine with 33x1050 but I don't know for sure.
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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Just get a 3" body lift for the 33's if you want them. They look good w that combo so I say go that route and upgrade your shocks at some point
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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I ran 33x12.5 aggressive mud tire and the tread on the sidewall would rub slightly at full lock turning right only with stock 8 spoke rims. I also had to trim the bumper to turn.

I switched to some pro comp 15x10 3.75" back spacing and no longer have rubbing issues although I trimmed my bumper more.
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 02:40 PM
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Yeah I guess I could do the 3" body but wouldn't the tires still rub on my radius arms I heard it's pretty common? Does anyone have a picture of a 95 with 2" leveling kit and 3" body? And how much did you trim the bumper?
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