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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 09:28 AM
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I'd like to see your post-leveled trucks. Before and after if you've got them. Also, who made your kit.

I've been told that these trucks have a 3" rake, but I've seen 3-1/2" leveling kits I think? I don't want my truck squatting to pee like they do here in NC.

On my 2012 Super Duty, I installed the Ready Lift Stage III which was a level and 1" lift after that. I'm trying to decide if I want to just level, or level and go up a tiny bit.

I don't want to do the full-on 6" with 35's. I'd like to keep it economical, but add a little more capability.

As they say in the Army, Tanks.
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 10:16 AM
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by HoboCoastie
I'd like to see your post-leveled trucks. Before and after if you've got them. Also, who made your kit.

I've been told that these trucks have a 3" rake, but I've seen 3-1/2" leveling kits I think? I don't want my truck squatting to pee like they do here in NC.

On my 2012 Super Duty, I installed the Ready Lift Stage III which was a level and 1" lift after that. I'm trying to decide if I want to just level, or level and go up a tiny bit.

I don't want to do the full-on 6" with 35's. I'd like to keep it economical, but add a little more capability.

As they say in the Army, Tanks.
Something to keep in mind is that once you go past a 2" level, you'll begin to stress your front end components enough to increase the chance of early damage. I ran a 1.5" AutoSpring level in the front and Roadmaster active suspension in the rear (3/4" lift) on 33" KO2's. I picked up a noticeable amount of height/ground clearance and barely lost any fuel economy. My CV angles are still okay, meaning I don't expect to have a front end failure anytime soon. No pics
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 11:02 AM
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https://www.f150forum.com/f118/2016-...-level-348410/

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/2-5-2...ck-2wd-331169/

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/2016-...-level-338258/

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/2016-...-level-351909/

Type this into Google: site:www.f150forum.com level
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 11:55 AM
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Go to ebay, get the Motofab 2" front level. It is awesome and very affordable. $48 shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2016-Fo...xU3J5N&vxp=mtr

They also have a kit which is 2.5" front level with 3" rear blocks for $110 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-5-Front-an...lWjYDG&vxp=mtr
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 12:10 PM
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Here is my 2016 I went with the BOSS ultimate coilover kit set a 2inchs for the front, I got the 2.5 block for the rear but have not installed it yet. First picture is stock from the dealer, Second is stock with 275/70R18 BFG KO2, Third is the leveling kit installed.


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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 12:24 PM
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BEFORE:


AFTER:


Hooked to the camper:

I have the WDH bars hooked up, but I did NOT measure the fenders or weigh the axles to test how it's setup. I was parked on a hillside and it was raining.
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 01:06 PM
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Photos (in order)

Stock
2.25" front ReadyLift level
2.25" front ReadyLift level + 3" ReadyLift rear blocks

305/55/20 tires

ReadyLift states they designed the level specifically for the new 2015/16 model year to keep the cv joints from getting damaged by not going higher than 2.25"
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MagNitto,

What are your wheel specs?
Lots of clearance without trimming?

Thanks
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 07:26 PM
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MagNitto,

What are your wheel specs?
Lots of clearance without trimming?

Thanks
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20x9.5 +30 offset, no rubbing, no trimming. See pics for front and back clearance at full lock. Offset is the key, really low or negative offset usually causes people to rub thus having to remove crash bars or trim. These trucks care more about overall wheel/tire width than height.
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