Will cab height increase with a level?
10-10-2013, 10:59 AM
#21
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When I read the title of the thread I said to myself "well duh! Of course your overall height will increase". Then I read the posts saying no it doesn't, and I felt bad for society.
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10-10-2013, 11:03 AM
#22
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rdkev (10-10-2013)
10-10-2013, 11:40 AM
#25
I am going to have to disagree. the pivot point of the vehicle when you install a leveling kit is the rear axle. The only area that wouldn't raise in height would be whatever area is directly above the rear axles. In this case, there is no issue because there is the bed of the truck and that is much lower than the cab (obviously). Anything farther forward of the pivot point is going to increase in height. So yes, the cab will increase in height. I don't need to look at anyone's "measurements' to understand this. It's common sense.
So while mathematically, yes, the rear of the cab will be a bit higher, for all practical purposes, we can say that a leveling kit won't really change the clearance of the truck in a parking garage.
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americanfoxhound (10-10-2013)
10-10-2013, 11:43 AM
#26
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I agree, but i think the difference is marginal. The highest portion of the cab won't change by more than 1/4" or so, in my experience. The overall height of the truck will remain roughly the same.
So while mathematically, yes, the rear of the cab will be a bit higher, for all practical purposes, we can say that a leveling kit won't really change the clearance of the truck in a parking garage.
So while mathematically, yes, the rear of the cab will be a bit higher, for all practical purposes, we can say that a leveling kit won't really change the clearance of the truck in a parking garage.
10-10-2013, 11:44 AM
#27
I agree, but i think the difference is marginal. The highest portion of the cab won't change by more than 1/4" or so, in my experience. The overall height of the truck will remain roughly the same. So while mathematically, yes, the rear of the cab will be a bit higher, for all practical purposes, we can say that a leveling kit won't really change the clearance of the truck in a parking garage.
10-10-2013, 11:46 AM
#29
Member
I LITERALLY just explained it... with pictures too.
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10-10-2013, 11:52 AM
#30
2013 Ruby Red FX4 SCrew
Nothing to do with 'extremely dumb'. Dont think anyone said that... just giving you a hard time
. But your thread title says... "Will cab height increase with a level?" and it does. Also it will be different with different wheelbases... as rdkev pointed out with his excellent drawing on pivot points........ thanx for that rdkev
. But your thread title says... "Will cab height increase with a level?" and it does. Also it will be different with different wheelbases... as rdkev pointed out with his excellent drawing on pivot points........ thanx for that rdkev
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