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Old 12-29-2014, 12:47 PM
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Default How should I level/lift my truck?

I have a KR on order. In the meantime, I want to get parts. On my 2010, I raised the front 2" which made it level. This time I want to maximize my raise as now when I put weight in the bed, I point upwards.

Should I use blocks or shocks (don't remember the name of them)?
Old 12-29-2014, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by carryyourbooks
I have a KR on order. In the meantime, I want to get parts. On my 2010, I raised the front 2" which made it level. This time I want to maximize my raise as now when I put weight in the bed, I point upwards. Should I use blocks or shocks (don't remember the name of them)?
You can use a shock/strut like the Bilstein 5100 (not yet available), spring and shock like Rancho Quicklift (not yet available) or a level kit/spacer offered by several company's. I'm using the BDS level kit for now, may swap it out with Fox setup down the road.
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Autospring kit (front and back) as depicted in Dubsesd's thread?
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I've been looking at this BDS 6'' kit but I still don't have my 2015. I'm curious if anyone's tried either the 4'' or 6'' kit from BDS on a 2015 yet.
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Originally Posted by Kenn213
I've been looking at this BDS 6'' kit but I still don't have my 2015. I'm curious if anyone's tried either the 4'' or 6'' kit from BDS on a 2015 yet.
We're in the middle of installing a Skyjacker 4.5" kit, after doing a ReadyLift 2" spacer / 3" rear leaf block, and discovering that 35x12.50's don't fit on the new style with a level...
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Originally Posted by ExpresswayFord
We're in the middle of installing a Skyjacker 4.5" kit, after doing a ReadyLift 2" spacer / 3" rear leaf block, and discovering that 35x12.50's don't fit on the new style with a level...

35x12.5 fit with a level, just not with the aggressive offset you were trying.
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Originally Posted by dubsesd
35x12.5 fit with a level, just not with the aggressive offset you were trying.
You sure? Our 18x9 +12 we tried is only 30mm (1.25") out, compared to stock.
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Strange. The 35x12.50's I tried fit. I will see how mine will fit with the spacers
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Strange. The 35x12.50's I tried fit. I will see how mine will fit with the spacers
If you're referring to the tires on your truck now, they're not 35x12.5
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I tried a set of 35x12.5' s before I bought my set. Mine are more like 35x11.5 or something. I didn't rub with either


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