The Leveling Kit Thread
Not a level, but ended up with a 6” bds lift and fox 2.5 performance elite shocks and struts. Best setup I’ve ever had.
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Need some info on leveling kit and tires, just looking to purchase a 2" leveling kit/spacers for front of 2023 XLT SC, current stock rims are 20" with tires 275/60/20. What would be the tallest/widest tire I would be able to run? Looking to get the Michelin Defenders LTX M/S 2 from Mavis.
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From: Southern Illinois
Hey everyone!
I now have a 2015 5.0 XLT and I'm looking to install a 2.5 inch level kit on it.
I'm hearing mixed opinions like: over 2 inch, things might break or that I have to get a kit with rear blocks, etc...
What is the proper way to go without issues? Which previous year kits fit the new model? I have 33 inch tires with 18's I want to put on it.
What setup are you guys running (leveling kits only please) ?
Thanks in advance and pointers will be appreciated.
I now have a 2015 5.0 XLT and I'm looking to install a 2.5 inch level kit on it.
I'm hearing mixed opinions like: over 2 inch, things might break or that I have to get a kit with rear blocks, etc...
What is the proper way to go without issues? Which previous year kits fit the new model? I have 33 inch tires with 18's I want to put on it.
What setup are you guys running (leveling kits only please) ?
Thanks in advance and pointers will be appreciated.
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From: Sonoma wine country/Left coast is the best coast
How to measure front/rear for leveling height
I read somewhere on the forum, I believe it was a consensus.
When measuring/adjusting heights, to empty truck of misc. stuff (shovels, car seats, bag of donations, etc) and fill the gas tank and measure with no one in truck.
Is this a thing? Does this make sense?
When measuring/adjusting heights, to empty truck of misc. stuff (shovels, car seats, bag of donations, etc) and fill the gas tank and measure with no one in truck.
Is this a thing? Does this make sense?
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Considering 36g of gas weighs almost 220# I would say makes sense.
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From: Sonoma wine country/Left coast is the best coast
I have the 23 gallon tank but the principle is the same.
I was wondering if there is an allowance for a driver.
I'm adjusting the rear first, (I have R.A.S.), then measuring all 4 corners, then adjusting the Fox coil overs to be about 1/2" lower than the rear.
I was wondering if there is an allowance for a driver.
I'm adjusting the rear first, (I have R.A.S.), then measuring all 4 corners, then adjusting the Fox coil overs to be about 1/2" lower than the rear.
