Leveling kit Questions
02-14-2018, 09:49 PM
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Leveling kit Questions
Newbie Alert!!
I went with a rough country level kit, Toyo AT2 tires (275/60/20) and fuel sledge wheels for my 2018 F150 2WD STX. I have a couple questions since this will be my first truck with a level kit and bigger tires.
What kind of noises are considered “normal” with leveled trucks?
will my ride quality change?
when making sharp turns, what noises should alarm me?
Do do I need to modify anything else suspension related such as ball joints or shocks?
I went with a rough country level kit, Toyo AT2 tires (275/60/20) and fuel sledge wheels for my 2018 F150 2WD STX. I have a couple questions since this will be my first truck with a level kit and bigger tires.
What kind of noises are considered “normal” with leveled trucks?
will my ride quality change?
when making sharp turns, what noises should alarm me?
Do do I need to modify anything else suspension related such as ball joints or shocks?
02-14-2018, 11:09 PM
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thanks for the reply. I’ve been super alert the last 2 days while driving because I’m still new to a leveled truck, meaty tires. Any noise I hear I instantly question it. Today I was driving through a neighborhood and came across an unexpected speed bump that I didn’t have enough time to slow down for. I was told with leveling kits I have to watch for speed bumps and other hazards.
02-14-2018, 11:16 PM
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Trying to figure it out!
A levelinbkit does 3 things.
1) Increased the angle of the control arms
2) Increases the angle of the axles
3) puts preload on the springs
None of these are extreme unless you really get above 2.5" and should not cause any ride/suspension issues even over speed bumps or rough roads. But, of course, this doesn't mean the truck shouldn't be cared for any less.
1) Increased the angle of the control arms
2) Increases the angle of the axles
3) puts preload on the springs
None of these are extreme unless you really get above 2.5" and should not cause any ride/suspension issues even over speed bumps or rough roads. But, of course, this doesn't mean the truck shouldn't be cared for any less.