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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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I'm sure it's been beaten to death, but I'm about to order my leveling kit (Ready Lift), but don't know what option to choose, 2, 2.5, or maybe 3 inch?

EDIT: 2006 XLT 4x4 with stock FX4 18in wheels, hoping to run 305/65 tires.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 06XLT4x4
I'm sure it's been beaten to death, but I'm about to order my leveling kit (Ready Lift), but don't know what option to choose, 2, 2.5, or maybe 3 inch?

EDIT: 2006 XLT 4x4 with stock FX4 18in wheels, hoping to run 305/65 tires.
I would go with the 2" on an '06 truck to avoid the Bulldog look.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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bulldog look FTW!!!

throw a 2.5 on it , thats what i had on my 04 screw , and it sit level
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2.5
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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thanks everyone!
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Why readylift? You can get the Hell Bent Steel or Autospring kits that everyone on here has for like a third of the price.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GATORB8
Why readylift? You can get the Hell Bent Steel or Autospring kits that everyone on here has for like a third of the price.
To be honest, I really don't know why, I'll def check on HBS and AS, thanks!
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Rough Country one is $99
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Big'un
Rough Country one is $99
geez, dont ya wish u had torsion bars
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Thanks for ALL of your help.

Just an FYI (as I didn't even know either): Got some tires yesterday, 305/65/18 BF All Terrain KO, thought they would rub like crazy "WITHOUT" a level kit. Turns out it doesn't rub at all, not even at full crank!
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