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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 01:45 PM
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I need opinion on if i should a 2.5 or 3 level on my fx4

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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 02:43 PM
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2.5. 3in if you buy uca
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 02:55 PM
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My opinion is to do some research and see what else you may need if you plan to level that high. Balljoint wear, etc. Also any plans for the rear or do you like the saggy *** look? Rear block or AAL to raise the rear? Do you tow? Do you offroad? Are you going to upgrade tires? I have 34" tires on a 2" level with AAL and I think the tires look small. If you go 3" you tires will look like rubberbands around those rims.


just my opinion but that is what you asked for...
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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If you want just level, maybe look into just 1.5". I went that route with my 2011 XLT and it put it near perfect (visually anyhow). I used the Bilstein 5100's
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Im just looking for the level look cuz stock make it looks like its bowing to other trucks and i currently have 33" on 20" rims
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 03:17 PM
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No towing or offroading just want the look off level ride..
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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If i do a2.5" level what is the biggest tire that will fit with no trimming and what offset? I was lookin at -12 . Right now i have 33s and dont know offset they stay in the fender flares
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by twister
If i do a2.5" level what is the biggest tire that will fit with no trimming and what offset? I was lookin at -12 . Right now i have 33s and dont know offset they stay in the fender flares
Go with a 2.5". If you keep the wheels you have now, you will be able to fit 35's, maybe with minor trimming. If you go to a -12 rim, you will have to stick with the 33's unless you plan on getting pretty aggressive with the trimming. I had 33's with a 2.5" level and -12's, and just required trimming of the plastic valance, and the inner fender flare. [MENTION=179850]davids[/MENTION]chlot had 35's with a 2.5" level and -12's and he had to do a lot more trimming.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 05:27 AM
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Look at the issues with levels I am not sire which one caused the prob but guessing 3"
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 05:41 AM
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3" max out your angles. Wears out balljoints and axle angles are horrible.
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