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Old Jan 12, 2022 | 10:41 AM
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Nice work!

If it's not too late for your front air dam, you can always trim it halfway and put it back on. I did that because my truck wasn't wild-enough looking to run without it.

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Old Jan 12, 2022 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by YukonCornelius
With all this talk of rear blocks, are any of you guys (I know Apples does) using the Roadmaster Active Suspension system to help with mitigating squat, adding rake, and improving rear stability? It seems like it does all 3 of these things to a degree.
I am using the Firestone air bag system to re-level my truck when I load it up or tow. Works perfectly and is widely adjustable for different loads or has no adverse effect on ride quality when aired-down and truck is not loaded.

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Old Jan 12, 2022 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jakengle
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Nice! Looks like a clean setup. I like the idea of airbags just as much as the Roadmaster.

I finished the level this morning and love the results. Rides firm, less roll. All positives. I for one do NOT find it too harsh. We'll see about that after I put on the 10-ply BFGs (275/65). Needs a slight alignment as the steering wheel is just barely off center. Maybe I'll get it done today. I think it looks level on level ground. Took a photo in my culdesac where the truck is on a slight incline. Looks a little nose high here:



Then on my driveway which is a pretty steep decline, it looks a little more like it should:



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Old Jan 12, 2022 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Apples
Nice work!

If it's not too late for your front air dam, you can always trim it halfway and put it back on. I did that because my truck wasn't wild-enough looking to run without it.

It is too late. It was split vertically on the passenger side, with only the strip at the top holding the pieces together. Plus it was wavy and bent, like it had been run over and bolted back on.
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Old Jan 13, 2022 | 06:54 PM
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Got the rear 2 1/2" Eibach blocks installed so I don't have the squat going on. Eibach stage 1 level. The kit consists of new coils and struts up front, and shocks for the rear. I waited to see how it was going to look before I ordered the blocks. Took me about 30 seconds to order them. lol



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Old Jan 13, 2022 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by eyecandynsx
Got the rear 2 1/2" Eibach blocks installed so I don't have the squat going on. Eibach stage 1 level. The kit consists of new coils and struts up front, and shocks for the rear. I waited to see how it was going to look before I ordered the blocks. Took me about 30 seconds to order them. lol


I'd say it looks much better, nice job!
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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 06:41 PM
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I took delivery of this 2016 F150 XLT last week. Awesome truck but it just needed a little something. I went to the local Offroad store and decided on the 2.5" Rough Country Level kit. Went to high island beach today to check out the 4x4 and the ride is amazing.
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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 07:19 PM
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Here's a new photo with the new tires (275/65R20). Rides great at about 40 psi.


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Old Jan 16, 2022 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by YukonCornelius
Here's a new photo with the new tires (275/65R20). Rides great at about 40 psi.

P or LT tyres? I'm assuming the latter at 40psi.
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Old Jan 16, 2022 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by [F2C]MaDMaXX
P or LT tyres? I'm assuming the latter at 40psi.
Latter, and I don't mind them in the least. I'm used to load D 34s on our JKU.

Also the only 275/65R20 I know of in p-rated form is the Nitto Terra Grappler G2. I considered it but I am a ho for BFGs

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