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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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I have a 2011 f150 xlt screw and I can't decide if I should get a 2.5" leveling kit or go all out with a 6" lift. Pics and thought?
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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6 inch lift. If you can afford the other things that will need to be done. Such as regearing for the bigger tires and possibly a programmer. Also the fuel mileage loss and wear and tear on parts.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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6 inch lift. If you can afford the other things that will need to be done. Such as regearing for the bigger tires and possibly a programmer. Also the fuel mileage loss and wear and tear on parts.
what sort of wear a tear?
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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CV Boot and ball joints
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Okay so I have a question.. When leveling, do you just do the front of the truck? Or the back too, I don't completely understand
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A level is just the front.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Oh okay.. I think I got confused with adding a leaf
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Originally Posted by TommySD
CV Boot and ball joints
but usually when you get a 6 inch lift you automatically have to lower the front diff and replace the steering knuckle for added clearance of the upper A arm so that you dont over stress the ball joint
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