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Are you a 5.0? how bad did your mpg suffer from those tires and is that a fox level i see?
I agree with stock. I did these last week with a 2.0 fox and I’m kinda disappointed to see my mpg drop from 18.8 to 18. That said, if I cared enough, I could always put back on the air dam!
I know this is a dumb newbie question. but what is the purpose of a "leveling kit?" They seem very popular.
Am I getting it right, that the kit either reduces the height of the back of the truck, or raises the front so that it's level with the back?
Doesn't this make the truck look like it's squatting in the back when you load the bed, or are pulling a boat? I've seen otherwise nice trucks squatting so low in the back that they look like a dog about to "go."
NOT a good look, in my opinion!
Of course, I'm a contractor, and use my truck for work. If anything, we are usually trying to add leaf springs or air bags to the backs, to make the rear sit HIGHER, if anything. Maybe these kits are mainly for non-commercial users?
Not trying to be a smart alec, just trying to understand the concept.
Thanks.
Last edited by thilltony; Jan 20, 2020 at 03:53 PM.
Are you a 5.0? how bad did your mpg suffer from those tires and is that a fox level i see?
Ewwww, the picture of the advertisement truck has too much wheel poke. LOL
Originally Posted by thilltony
I know this is a dumb newbie question. but what is the purpose of a "leveling kit?" They seem very popular.
Am I getting it right, that the kit either reduces the height of the back of the truck, or raises the front so that it's level with the back?
Doesn't this make the truck look like it's squatting in the back when you load the bed, or are pulling a boat? I've seen otherwise nice trucks squatting so low in the back that they look like a dog about to "go."
NOT a good look, in my opinion!
Of course, I'm a contractor, and use my truck for work. If anything, we are usually trying to add leaf springs or air bags to the backs, to make the rear sit HIGHER, if anything. Maybe these kits are mainly for non-commercial users?
Not trying to be a smart alec, just trying to understand the concept.
Thanks.
1) Purely for looks.
2) Front end is raised to a dimension to get a level stance, or near level stance.
Just leveled mine and added 35 inch tires. 2017 Lariat. Can confirm 35s fit under the truck with 20" stock rims and 2.5 level in the front. (the front looks higher but its because of the driveway, its a perfect level.
Update: No rub with normal driving. If i turn the steering wheel full right and brake a little the tire rubs the frame very slightly on the right inboard side of the tire. Not enough to even worry about.
Last edited by CluelessF150Owner; Jan 24, 2020 at 04:11 PM.
Ewwww, the picture of the advertisement truck has too much wheel poke. LOL
1) Purely for looks.
2) Front end is raised to a dimension to get a level stance, or near level stance.
Not exactly. If you level via shocks you dramatically improve the truck’s approach angle, making it significantly more off-road worthy. You also end up with significantly better shocks for the truck. You also increase breakover angle to just about a stock Rubi. You can also fit 34s then without rubbing in full lock, dramatically changing the trucks off road capability. So I’d agree with the “just looks” conclusion if you are simply adding a spacer. But leveling via improved shocks is a totally different beast.
