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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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I'm looking to level my 2011 F-150 XLT 4x4. So far I've narrowed it down to the poly Daystar KF09124BK for $130 vs the Skyjacker F920MS for $180. I want to run 33 inch tires or comparable with the stock 18 inch rims. I do not want to change my struts/shocks unless I absolutely have to. From what I've read both of these kits provide enough room for a 33 inch tire. Opinions on either?
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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They are all the same thing. Just pick one and use it.
People saying they "have a better ride" with this or that one are full of lies.
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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They are all the same thing. Just pick one and use it.
People saying they "have a better ride" with this or that one are full of lies.
Thanks for the common sense approach! That's what I figured. I just found the daystar for 101 dollars on Amazon! Save myself about 80 bucks from the skyjacker. I figure if poly is good enough for my Glocks it's good enough for a Ford. I haven't heard anybody who actually has the poly daystar complain!
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by la_leo
Thanks for the common sense approach! That's what I figured. I just found the daystar for 101 dollars on Amazon! Save myself about 80 bucks from the skyjacker. I figure if poly is good enough for my Glocks it's good enough for a Ford. I haven't heard anybody who actually has the poly daystar complain!
Work in LA? I'm part of the brotherhood as well.
"Stay safe" from across the nation.
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 10:43 AM
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Work in LA? I'm part of the brotherhood as well.
"Stay safe" from across the nation.
Yep LA as in Louisiana. 10-4 you too
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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+1 for the day star, love mine. I can't compare it to the other kits as I have never used them but the truck rides better then it did stock. That's a fact jack!
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 11:04 AM
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What do you guys recommend for a 33 inch tall tire for the stock 18 inch rim? I don't want the tires to stick out past the fenders.

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Originally Posted by la_leo
What do you guys recommend for a 33 inch tall tire for the stock 18 inch rim? I don't want the tires to stick out, so I'd like to stay with the 70 width...
"Sticking out" is not really a matter of the tire size- but more the rim offset. Therefore if you use the stock rims, you could put the max tire width on it and not stick out.
295 would be the widest I would go on a stock rim. I know some guys do 305 but that's stretching it.

In your situation you have 2 popular options: 285/65/18- 32.5" tire but wider.
275/70r18- 33" tire but same width as stock.
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