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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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I have a 2004 2wd extended cab xlt .... Should i level it and put 33's on there or leave it alone ?

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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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if you want to put 33's and have the money for those tires and maybe a bit less mpg, you will need to level it. it would look awesome, maybe a more truck feeling ride. (harder ride)

i am in the same consideration, and keeping my standard 285/60/18 (new ones are $600/set in goodyear) and that will be better for now.... im not that happy about the unleveled truck, but if i level it, its going to look funny when i tow, so, i will leave it like that for now.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Im having the same dilema. Every truck Ive owned (5 total) has been lifted. Once you lift them, the problems start. One thing leads to another. Leveling kit means a rougher ride, more strain on ball joints and tie rod ends, and alignment required. Bigger tires = less mpg, odometer/speedometer becomes off, and more strain on the tranny unless you regear which also = more $ and potential for more problems from not being setup correctly. At the same time I cant stand the stinkbug stance. I wish they would just come level factory. lol.

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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Leveling a two wheel drive shouldn't create any drama. Yeah you'll have to get it aligned, but that's not a big deal. I would level it if I were you. Either way, it's a F-150 so it looks good always! Ha ha
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Nobody makes lift spindles for these trucks yet? That would be the way to go imo.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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I'd level it.
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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do it it will look good!
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