MTN GHOST RIDER

Alright, everyone! Just hit the 10,000 mile mark on the truck and I can ALREADY see the wear on my tires. Honestly, these things won't last another 5k miles without needing replaced at this rate. PRETTY SAD!!

Anyways, I traded my 2012 EcoScrew that had 2" Bilstein 5100's and a 1" block in the back along with some Nitto Trail Grapplers. And, my truck rode like a pile of CRAP! I absolutely hated the ride!!

So, I promised myself that I wouldn't change the suspension on my 2014 at all because of the experience I had with the 2012. However, that damn BUG is hitting me and I'm LOVING the look of the leveled out F-150's again.

My question is if there are any leveling kits that might go about 1.75" so that I don't have to put a 1" block in the back and still keeps the ride quality. Probably a long shot, but I wanted to check to see what your guys' experience is.

I've heard good things about the 2" ready-lift. I absolutely LOVE the look of the trail grapplers but I'm thinking that the ride quality was hampered by the tires. Maybe they are too rigid for a 1/2 ton?

Thoughts? Advice?

flyinpig14

The 1.5" Autospring spacers gave me a little more than 1.5" of lift. That would probably suit you well for what you are looking for. Didn't change my ride at all. I would imagine the LT tires are what stiffened up your ride previously. You could always stick with P rated to keep a softer ride if that's what you are looking for.

dave91gt

I did an AS 1.5" level on my 2014. It gave me a 1/4" rake or so with the factory blocks. I changed the Pirellis out to 275 65 20 Duratracs. Couldn't be happier. My last truck was a 2012 Screw. I did AS 2" front and 3" rear blocks with 295 70 18 Trail Grapplers. When I traded for the 2014, I wanted just a level and mild tire upgrade. I love it.
This is my truck next to my coworkers Chevys. The one next to mine has aftermarket torsion keys, cranked torsion bars, rear block and add a leaf. The 2014 has a level.

kpelzman

any rubbing with that setup? Thats pretty much what I am looking for.

dave91gt

Zero rubbing. I wish Ford would have offered this from the factory. I may go with a bit wider tire next go around. I am truly impressed so far with the Duratracs too. Their rain traction is a bit lacking but that's probably due to the EcoBoost. They have been great in snow, ride well, not really noisy, etc. I only have 7,000 miles on them but they appear to be wearing very well. The 2012 looked a lot meaner as I also had aftermarket wheels with the Trail Grapplers. I had zero rubbing with them too. I like the APP package wheels so decided to stay with them. The Trail Grapplers were a bit noisier than the Duratracs but they were truly great tires. I sold them to a coworker and he loves them.

MTN GHOST RIDER

Do you have any other pictures of it? Hard to see the true setup in this photo...

My Trail Grapplers were wide, which I LOVED. I think I will stick with as wide of a tire as possible when I upgrade.

dave91gt

Here's a couple

dave91gt

Check out Nassty's Tremor. He's running 295's I believe. I almost went that route.

BobLobLaw

I have a 1 inch daystar kit and 295 duratracs. Ride is still quiet and smooth. I love the setup and look.

MTN GHOST RIDER

LOOKS GREAT! I agree with throwing some wider tires on it, though!

I ran 295's on my 2012 and had some rubbing on the front UCA's, which I didn't really like. But, it looked amazing