JStash

I recently bought a used 2013 F-150 Supercrew with 6.5' Box.
Looking to level, and put on larger, more aggressive tires.
Use will be mostly road, but lots of camping/hunting/dirt roads.

Stock tires are 275/65/18. Also, what size leveling kit? This is my first truck, so all advice welcome!

Thanks

tonhe

Most people do a 2" leveling kit. I went 2.5" because I didn't want to risk my 34.4" tires rubbing.. From what I've read here you do not want to go larger than 2.5" as it effects the geometry on your front end suspension and can cause things to wear out.

What size tires are you wanting to go with? That will be the key to determining if you need a larger level to fit them, or if you can just go with something like a 1.5" which IMHO also looks fantastic.

Cameron434

I have a 2.5" level on my 2010 F150 Screw, I was wanting to run 315/70/17 (34.4). My wheels have a 18mm offset. I was looking at BFG T/A KO, Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx. I am concerned with issues of the tires rubbing. Has anyone ran a setup similar to this?
Thanks

Bergetoo

When I leveled my 2010 and now my 2014, I read a lot of posts to help decide what I wanted. Just thought I would share some info on my 2014 Screw 4X4 with 5.0.
Readylift 2" level (local shop did it $450 parts and labor). Nitto Trail Grapplers 295/70/18 from discount tire for $1300 out the door (with $50 online rebate).
No rubbing yet. The truck only has 3500 miles on it. When I leveled my 2010, it did not rub at first either, however, after I put about 30,000 miles on it, it started to rub a little while turning and braking. Instead of trimming the front inside fender well plastic, I drilled a hole and zip tied it away from the tire.

Batman420

Your local shop got you on the level kit

JStash

I like the look of the 2.5" level, as for tire size, I have not totally decided, could you post a picture of your 34.4"? Just for an idea as to what it would look like, right now I think mine are 32" stock (or how I bought it anyway)

Also, I've been looking at LOTS of different all terrain tires, and having a tough time deciding, looking for something with the snowflake. Open to suggestions on good tires.

A bit wider stance is what i'm looking for as well.

phantomblackgto

295/65/18 DuraTracs (basically a 33x12) with Bilsteins at 1.5". No rubbing and plenty of clearance. These do have the snowflake for extreme snow conditions. I had these tires on a Tacoma and they rocked in the snow. Decent in mud and not much noise on the highway.

tonhe

There's a link to some pictures in my signature, or I posted a pic on the previous page.

Feel free to ask any questions, I'm glad to help.

zx12-iowa

First truck? Then know that any level or larger tires will greatly reduce your mpg...

goneMINIcrazy

Unless you get a tune. The MPG increase you can get from a good tune can offset that MPG loss easily.