Looking for advice on leveling kit or lift kit options
11-17-2018, 07:02 PM
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Looking for advice on leveling kit or lift kit options
I have a 2015 F150 with 20” stock wheels, I just put fender flares on and am trying to decide if I want to go with a leveling kit or a lift kit. I am wanting to put 33” or 35” tires on them and want to make sure I don’t have any rubbing. I put a 2.5” rough country leveling kit on my 2009 f150 and had issues with it rubbing when you turned sharp (even though rough country’s website said they would 😑
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Does anyone one know if a 3” lift will clear 35”? Looking for suggestions for semi budget friendly options. Thanks
. Does anyone one know if a 3” lift will clear 35”? Looking for suggestions for semi budget friendly options. Thanks
11-18-2018, 01:51 PM
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I might repost this in the 2015+ forum. This off-road forum is much less read than over there.
Quick comment on your question while I'm here though:
You can level your truck up to 2.5", but I wouldn't go higher. That is a non-permanent mod that you can reverse if you like. I wouldn't level 3" or higher as it causes the suspension geometry to be at too extreme of an angle.
If you need 3" or higher, then you'd go with a lift (vs. a level). Most lifts start at 4". This is permanent and pretty much can't be reversed. You should be able to fit 35" tires pretty easily on a 4" lift, but you can confirm in the other forum with more people chiming in.
Quick comment on your question while I'm here though:
You can level your truck up to 2.5", but I wouldn't go higher. That is a non-permanent mod that you can reverse if you like. I wouldn't level 3" or higher as it causes the suspension geometry to be at too extreme of an angle.
If you need 3" or higher, then you'd go with a lift (vs. a level). Most lifts start at 4". This is permanent and pretty much can't be reversed. You should be able to fit 35" tires pretty easily on a 4" lift, but you can confirm in the other forum with more people chiming in.