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Old Apr 12, 2020 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mcr1911
Looks like it’s all taken care of. Anyone know what this yellow paint is for? Seems like it would only be to mark the poisoning on the nut and stud and I wonder why they felt the need to do so.
Good you got it back, and it looks like it's done the right way now. I've no idea why anyone would put that paint on there though.
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Old Apr 12, 2020 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
Good you got it back, and it looks like it's done the right way now. I've no idea why anyone would put that paint on there though.
paint pen is to make sure the suspension stays torqued and see if it moves. Also to see if it’s been tampered with. Common practice
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Old Apr 12, 2020 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ToasterEvil
Do you have a photo at full lock? Planning on leveling to 2.1" wil Bilsteins and was looking at this exact tire size on stock wheels. Will give me a good idea of clearance.
here you go.. i did full lock and 1/2





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Old Apr 13, 2020 | 11:17 AM
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2 inch rough country leveling kit with 275/60/20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers


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Old Apr 13, 2020 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by COKingRanch
You mind if i ask the MPG difference and gears? Going to do this to my 2018 KR 3.5L once this corona passes...
3.55 gears. Not sure on the difference in MPG. I don't track it too religiously other than checking the readout every once in a while & I put these on before the first oil change IIRC.
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Old Apr 13, 2020 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ol’ Red
Just picked up a set of Bilstein leveling struts for my new to me 2018 F150. Debating on going top 2.1” setting or purchasing the Eibach lift springs to give front a 2.7” lift.
I went 2.1" on mine and everything came out exactly level front to back, which means I see a little reverse rake when the beds loaded or if I ever need to tow something. That's with the 36 gallon tank & tow package. I may put a bigger block in at some point but really love the way it sits when empty.
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Old Apr 13, 2020 | 07:49 PM
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Also, I emailed MotoFab's customer support about the snafu with the shop that installed the kit, and they responded very quickly! Very happy with their customer service. Yet another reason to purchase products made in America. Just bought another MotoFab level for my buddies truck for his birthday.
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Old Apr 14, 2020 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 1995GreenMachine
Maybe to show if it’s tampered with after leaving their shop
Yea, it's torque seal, it's a thick paint that indicates if the torque has been broken or tampered with. I worked in aerospace and every nut that's torqued gets it. Also is an indicator that the nuts have been torqued.
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 07:05 PM
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I have this same truck and did a 2in rancho front level. I measured its almost perfectly level but every time I look at it looks a tad nose high. Thinking about adding rear block. What size tire did you squeeze in there. Looks great
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 07:09 PM
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I have the same the truck and was wondering what tires you squeezed under there. I too put a 2" lift on front but now it just feels like my truck is nose high. Thinking about adding a rear block.


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