The Leveling Kit Thread
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So I’m looking at leveling the 2017 Lariat, maybe with an ever so slight rake. I’m new to this type of kit as I’m coming from a keyed/torsion bar setup with coils in the back.
I’m looking at a couple options…
I’m considering the Rough Country 56930…looks like it comes with rear blocks and shocks along with the front spacers.
I’m also considering the ReadyLift 2.25” spacer set and adding a rear leaf.
I’m not looking for anything too crazy, I need to preserve ride quality. Looking to probably go from the factory 275-55-20 to a 285-65-20 which would be right close to 34.5”. I am a fan of the Cooper AT3 and want the white letters and that is the size that is close to the diameter I want that comes in RWL.
Am I on the right track? Any other suggestions or things I can look at? Would it be better to add the leaf? Seems that would stiffen up the rear a bit both on body roll and for towing, which might be better for actually towing or heavier payloads….
Thoughts?
I’m looking at a couple options…
I’m considering the Rough Country 56930…looks like it comes with rear blocks and shocks along with the front spacers.
I’m also considering the ReadyLift 2.25” spacer set and adding a rear leaf.
I’m not looking for anything too crazy, I need to preserve ride quality. Looking to probably go from the factory 275-55-20 to a 285-65-20 which would be right close to 34.5”. I am a fan of the Cooper AT3 and want the white letters and that is the size that is close to the diameter I want that comes in RWL.
Am I on the right track? Any other suggestions or things I can look at? Would it be better to add the leaf? Seems that would stiffen up the rear a bit both on body roll and for towing, which might be better for actually towing or heavier payloads….
Thoughts?
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That looks awesome man. Really close to how I think mine should turn out once I am able to get my new OC AT3s put on. Do those come out to be 33.5"? I bought 295/60R20 so it should be right around 34". I think this size on stock rims looks the best.
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I posted something similar and still don't have the answer I'm looking for. My 2020 Lariat is level (within .5" at least) with what looks to be a 1 or a 1.5 spacer in the front. I purchased this used so I don't know what it is.
So, if I was to add a 2.5 level, which seems to be the industry standard, then the truck would no longer be level. It would be higher in the front. The truck just doesn't seem as high as it should be especially with a spacer up front.
For the hell of it, I measured my neighbors 2019 XLT. His truck is 100% stock but his rear wheel well sits at least 1.5 inches higher than mine.
Does the 2020 body naturally sit lower than the 2019 and what is the correct spacer to level the 2020 assuming that every truck made that year needs to be the same? It looks like the stock block in the back but something just seems wrong with this equation.
Even better, if someone can tell me the stock wheel well heights on 20" t stock wheels and tires that would give me a better idea of what the original owner did.
So, if I was to add a 2.5 level, which seems to be the industry standard, then the truck would no longer be level. It would be higher in the front. The truck just doesn't seem as high as it should be especially with a spacer up front.
For the hell of it, I measured my neighbors 2019 XLT. His truck is 100% stock but his rear wheel well sits at least 1.5 inches higher than mine.
Does the 2020 body naturally sit lower than the 2019 and what is the correct spacer to level the 2020 assuming that every truck made that year needs to be the same? It looks like the stock block in the back but something just seems wrong with this equation.
Even better, if someone can tell me the stock wheel well heights on 20" t stock wheels and tires that would give me a better idea of what the original owner did.
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From: Nowhereville, Barton City Michigan
I posted something similar and still don't have the answer I'm looking for. My 2020 Lariat is level (within .5" at least) with what looks to be a 1 or a 1.5 spacer in the front. I purchased this used so I don't know what it is.
So, if I was to add a 2.5 level, which seems to be the industry standard, then the truck would no longer be level. It would be higher in the front. The truck just doesn't seem as high as it should be especially with a spacer up front.
For the hell of it, I measured my neighbors 2019 XLT. His truck is 100% stock but his rear wheel well sits at least 1.5 inches higher than mine.
Does the 2020 body naturally sit lower than the 2019 and what is the correct spacer to level the 2020 assuming that every truck made that year needs to be the same? It looks like the stock block in the back but something just seems wrong with this equation.
Even better, if someone can tell me the stock wheel well heights on 20" t stock wheels and tires that would give me a better idea of what the original owner did.
So, if I was to add a 2.5 level, which seems to be the industry standard, then the truck would no longer be level. It would be higher in the front. The truck just doesn't seem as high as it should be especially with a spacer up front.
For the hell of it, I measured my neighbors 2019 XLT. His truck is 100% stock but his rear wheel well sits at least 1.5 inches higher than mine.
Does the 2020 body naturally sit lower than the 2019 and what is the correct spacer to level the 2020 assuming that every truck made that year needs to be the same? It looks like the stock block in the back but something just seems wrong with this equation.
Even better, if someone can tell me the stock wheel well heights on 20" t stock wheels and tires that would give me a better idea of what the original owner did.
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I posted something similar and still don't have the answer I'm looking for. My 2020 Lariat is level (within .5" at least) with what looks to be a 1 or a 1.5 spacer in the front. I purchased this used so I don't know what it is.
So, if I was to add a 2.5 level, which seems to be the industry standard, then the truck would no longer be level. It would be higher in the front. The truck just doesn't seem as high as it should be especially with a spacer up front.
For the hell of it, I measured my neighbors 2019 XLT. His truck is 100% stock but his rear wheel well sits at least 1.5 inches higher than mine.
Does the 2020 body naturally sit lower than the 2019 and what is the correct spacer to level the 2020 assuming that every truck made that year needs to be the same? It looks like the stock block in the back but something just seems wrong with this equation.
Even better, if someone can tell me the stock wheel well heights on 20" t stock wheels and tires that would give me a better idea of what the original owner did.
So, if I was to add a 2.5 level, which seems to be the industry standard, then the truck would no longer be level. It would be higher in the front. The truck just doesn't seem as high as it should be especially with a spacer up front.
For the hell of it, I measured my neighbors 2019 XLT. His truck is 100% stock but his rear wheel well sits at least 1.5 inches higher than mine.
Does the 2020 body naturally sit lower than the 2019 and what is the correct spacer to level the 2020 assuming that every truck made that year needs to be the same? It looks like the stock block in the back but something just seems wrong with this equation.
Even better, if someone can tell me the stock wheel well heights on 20" t stock wheels and tires that would give me a better idea of what the original owner did.
Driver front - 22 3/4
Passenger front- 22 9/16
Driver rear - 24 5/16
Passenger rear- 24 3/4
When I install my 2" level, I'll lift the rear 1/2" with some Raptor blocks to maintain level. (I'm installing some Raptor wheels/tires, so I want a little lift.)
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