What is the fascination with a level truck?
09-10-2017, 02:25 PM
#31
Originally Posted by Ifallsguy
Con: Add
#7 As you raise the height, the truck center of gravity goes up and easier to roll over. Biggest offender, large tires.
#8 Most people need assist (running boards, ladder, etc) to safely get in and/or out of taller lift (over 1-1.5 inches).
#7 As you raise the height, the truck center of gravity goes up and easier to roll over. Biggest offender, large tires.
#8 Most people need assist (running boards, ladder, etc) to safely get in and/or out of taller lift (over 1-1.5 inches).
Pros: ADD
6.Bigger tires increased puncture resistance.
7.Increased load rating with range E or even D tires
8. Better car accident damage mitigation I.E.
(You may get to drive home post accident where the other guy doesn't)
9. Excuse to buy power fold or better looking running boards. Where a truck is a challenge to enter for some, regardless of stock or leveled characteristics.
10. Better approach and departure angles on hills and angles.
11. Better "higher) viewpoint in many driving situations.
12. Easier to get under for oil change maintenance (jack and ramp free).
13. Sometimes having a higher truck eliminates you from the carpool so you get to wear down someone else's ride.
And on and on...
09-10-2017, 02:31 PM
#32
I will push the other side of the coin here since it sounds like this thread is for the ultra minimalist.
Pros: level
1.Ride height/ground clearance I.E. Bigger tires.
2. Better off road traction and winter weather performance.
More ride compliance in turns, stability, less float. I.E. Stiffer suspension
3. Looks: Sorry to say, but the rake on these trucks is screaming downhill.
4. Bigger load range E tires wear better, last longer, and resist wife induced curb rash/rim damage. Wider more stable tires, with larger/stiffer, more robust sidewalls.
5. Better suspension articulation with SELECT leveling kit options..
Cons: level
1. Mpg downgrade/aerodynamic downgrade in some instances.
2.Rolling resistance, heavy tires, and an increase of mechanical stress.
3. Parking and height clearance issues in some parking garages.
4. More money spent $$$$$
5. More wear and tear on CV's, ball joints and reduced braking.
6. More effort to load heavy objects higher into bed (rear height lifted)
It's dead even in my opinion, you need to take the good with the bad. I personally think a level increases performance of truck oriented goals if you own a truck for actually utility and off road harsh weather circumstances..
I could go crazy arguing in favor of leveling, but it really is a to each his own modification. Some say it's an identifier of character, others may say the engineers know better than most of us. I say do what you want to do to the truck, and tailor it to your needs like a great fitting suit.
Pros: level
1.Ride height/ground clearance I.E. Bigger tires.
2. Better off road traction and winter weather performance.
More ride compliance in turns, stability, less float. I.E. Stiffer suspension
3. Looks: Sorry to say, but the rake on these trucks is screaming downhill.
4. Bigger load range E tires wear better, last longer, and resist wife induced curb rash/rim damage. Wider more stable tires, with larger/stiffer, more robust sidewalls.
5. Better suspension articulation with SELECT leveling kit options..
Cons: level
1. Mpg downgrade/aerodynamic downgrade in some instances.
2.Rolling resistance, heavy tires, and an increase of mechanical stress.
3. Parking and height clearance issues in some parking garages.
4. More money spent $$$$$
5. More wear and tear on CV's, ball joints and reduced braking.
6. More effort to load heavy objects higher into bed (rear height lifted)
It's dead even in my opinion, you need to take the good with the bad. I personally think a level increases performance of truck oriented goals if you own a truck for actually utility and off road harsh weather circumstances..
I could go crazy arguing in favor of leveling, but it really is a to each his own modification. Some say it's an identifier of character, others may say the engineers know better than most of us. I say do what you want to do to the truck, and tailor it to your needs like a great fitting suit.
Cons:
7. Reverse rake with the headlights pointed at the sky when you actually use the truck as a truck. There's a reason the rear end is higher when unloaded.
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09-10-2017, 02:37 PM
#33
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09-10-2017, 02:37 PM
#34
09-10-2017, 02:41 PM
#35
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09-10-2017, 02:48 PM
#36
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Wait a minute, wait a minute.......
Unless you have auto leveling headlights, as the load pushes down the rear of the truck the headlights will point upward. Level or no level, rake or no rake........
09-10-2017, 02:54 PM
#39
Originally Posted by patrickoneal
You forgot:
Cons:
7. Reverse rake with the headlights pointed at the sky when you actually use the truck as a truck. There's a reason the rear end is higher when unloaded.
Cons:
7. Reverse rake with the headlights pointed at the sky when you actually use the truck as a truck. There's a reason the rear end is higher when unloaded.
Adjust your headlights, takes about 1 min..
You took an awfully similar minute to overload/load your truck and secure that load correct?
If it's that bad crank your headlights down.
Don't be foolish. You need to take the time to utilize the adjustability features given to you on your truck, stop avoiding them.
Ever situation is different. Get used to that too.
09-10-2017, 03:03 PM
#40
Add a leaf will add loading capacity and restore rake. Or just go with a mild level.
Adjust your headlights, takes about 1 min..
You took an awfully similar minute to overload/load your truck and secure that load correct?
If it's that bad crank your headlights down.
Don't be foolish. You need to take the time to utilize the adjustability features given to you on your truck, stop avoiding them.
Ever situation is different. Get used to that too.
Adjust your headlights, takes about 1 min..
You took an awfully similar minute to overload/load your truck and secure that load correct?
If it's that bad crank your headlights down.
Don't be foolish. You need to take the time to utilize the adjustability features given to you on your truck, stop avoiding them.
Ever situation is different. Get used to that too.
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