Is a 3' level to much?
04-02-2015, 02:52 PM
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04-02-2015, 03:30 PM
#15
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04-02-2015, 05:27 PM
#16
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Having just done this, I will post up my opinion.
For the front level, do not go any more than 2". This is the max. most will recommend so that you don't start prematurely wearing front-end components. Like others have said though, this will result in the front being slightly higher than the stock rear.
For the rear, go with a 3" block. Replace the factory 1.5" block (4x4 trucks) with the 3", and you'll be sitting perfect (you're essentially netting 1.5" or so in the rear). I replaced my factory wheel and tire setup with some 305/55/20s, and love the stance.
I've done the whole lift thing with past trucks (4" on my F-350 and 6" on my F-250), and it's just too much of a hassle trying to do normal things. Like park in my own garage, use parking ramps, restaurant drive-thrus, etc. Also, getting tickets for illegal bumper heights is no bueno.
For the front level, do not go any more than 2". This is the max. most will recommend so that you don't start prematurely wearing front-end components. Like others have said though, this will result in the front being slightly higher than the stock rear.
For the rear, go with a 3" block. Replace the factory 1.5" block (4x4 trucks) with the 3", and you'll be sitting perfect (you're essentially netting 1.5" or so in the rear). I replaced my factory wheel and tire setup with some 305/55/20s, and love the stance.
I've done the whole lift thing with past trucks (4" on my F-350 and 6" on my F-250), and it's just too much of a hassle trying to do normal things. Like park in my own garage, use parking ramps, restaurant drive-thrus, etc. Also, getting tickets for illegal bumper heights is no bueno.
04-02-2015, 06:04 PM
#17
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Thread Starter
Having just done this, I will post up my opinion. For the front level, do not go any more than 2". This is the max. most will recommend so that you don't start prematurely wearing front-end components. Like others have said though, this will result in the front being slightly higher than the stock rear. For the rear, go with a 3" block. Replace the factory 1.5" block (4x4 trucks) with the 3", and you'll be sitting perfect (you're essentially netting 1.5" or so in the rear). I replaced my factory wheel and tire setup with some 305/55/20s, and love the stance. I've done the whole lift thing with past trucks (4" on my F-350 and 6" on my F-250), and it's just too much of a hassle trying to do normal things. Like park in my own garage, use parking ramps, restaurant drive-thrus, etc. Also, getting tickets for illegal bumper heights is no bueno.
04-02-2015, 06:44 PM
#18
04-04-2015, 09:56 AM
#20
Underground Rock Hound
2" will give you level without having to add blocks in the rear. I added one last year and my truck sits perfectly level. Any rear blocking will begin to add rake.
A proper, high quality level kit will not sag over time, it is just a steel or aluminum spacer that goes on top of the strut assembly. The only way you could loose height is if your struts give out.
As far as a level being a poor man's lift kit... that's just a stupid ignorant response. A level kit adds ground clearance and the ability to increase tire size without having to move away from OEM suspension components.
A proper, high quality level kit will not sag over time, it is just a steel or aluminum spacer that goes on top of the strut assembly. The only way you could loose height is if your struts give out.
As far as a level being a poor man's lift kit... that's just a stupid ignorant response. A level kit adds ground clearance and the ability to increase tire size without having to move away from OEM suspension components.