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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 03:48 PM
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I want to put slightly bigger AT tires on stock 20 in wheels. And went to bring the truck up 1-2 inches all the way around. I use bed a lot and need the rake. Would you just do a level instead of bilstien? Thanks
If you want to bring the truck up all the way around sounds like the tire shop is correct - probably want bilsteins (since putting a block in the back) due to trying to keep somewhat same stock angles.

IMO, if going with a slightly bigger tire, the 275/60/20 fills up the wheel well nice and lots of options in that tire. If you are looking for a little more poke too, either a 1.25 or 1.5 bora spacer will do the trick.

Let us know what you wind up doing and post pics!
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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 08:09 PM
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What are pros cons about going to 285 or 295 etc? Is it needed or should I just figured out the sidewalk ? I get the 285 and up and wider but is it needed ? Thanks
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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 09:48 PM
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Went with the 2 1/2 lift, Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks in the front, Cooper 275/65/20s with no lift in the rear. I prefer the little aggressive slight reverse rake...it is suddle but gives an aggressive stance. The settings on the shocks have three positions, this is set on the highest setting. The ride handles great on road with these tires with limited loss of traction on wet roads. The EcoBoost kicks the truck sideways a little when you get on it but other than that I'm impressed with the maneuverability with this package. Total cost of the lift with tires was just over $1,700. I bought tires and did mounting through Discount Tire and lift through 4Wheelparts.

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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 08:58 AM
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Default Has any noticed more noise from the front after the truck was leveled.

I had my leveled and tires put on Friday. Ever since
then the front of the truck seems a lot louder and when going over bumps. Almost like the shocks are bad. Has anyone expierienced this?
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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Jordan54
I had my leveled and tires put on Friday. Ever since
then the front of the truck seems a lot louder and when going over bumps. Almost like the shocks are bad. Has anyone expierienced this?
Did you get an alignment after the level install?
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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 10:09 AM
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Take it back where you had your install and have them go for a ride with you.
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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 01:15 PM
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Yeah I had the alignment done. It’s just loud when going over bumps now.
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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jordan54
Yeah I had the alignment done. It’s just loud when going over bumps now.
What kinda noise ?
Check to see if your coil spring is contacting the control arm over bumps.
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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 9663mu
What are pros cons about going to 285 or 295 etc? Is it needed or should I just figured out the sidewalk ? I get the 285 and up and wider but is it needed ? Thanks
Here are 295/60/20's ……..I wanted to fill up the wheel wells so that was my need.
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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil48315
What kinda noise ?
Check to see if your coil spring is contacting the control arm over bumps.
I was listening tonight and it sounds like something is loose. I’ll check the coils tomorrow.
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