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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:23 AM
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I also run 40 in my nitto terra grapplers. Any more in those tires and you really feel it. Its a fine line between trying to improve gas mileage and ride quality. Scratch that, there's no fine line. I'm gonna go with a softer sidewall tire next time haha.

Like said above, check the bolts on top of the strut and the big ol bolt on the bottom. You are suppose to re-torque after a certain amount of miles.

You never mentioned if you got an alignment after the level was installed.... If this is because you haven't, you really should. It will help with tire wear, gas mileage, longevity of suspension products, etc..
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by corey_lax
I also run 40 in my nitto terra grapplers. Any more in those tires and you really feel it. Its a fine line between trying to improve gas mileage and ride quality. Scratch that, there's no fine line. I'm gonna go with a softer sidewall tire next time haha.

Like said above, check the bolts on top of the strut and the big ol bolt on the bottom. You are suppose to re-torque after a certain amount of miles.

You never mentioned if you got an alignment after the level was installed.... If this is because you haven't, you really should. It will help with tire wear, gas mileage, longevity of suspension products, etc..
I agree ^^ you said you had the alignment last week, check those bolts but don't forget the shocks too. bad shocks can do this also.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:34 AM
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Softer sidewalls? that only depends if it's a mall crawler , then yeah but big tires don't equal a smooth ride just part of the game but sounds like something is loose to me
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by fol4321
Softer sidewalls? that only depends if it's a mall crawler , then yeah but big tires don't equal a smooth ride just part of the game but sounds like something is loose to me
I'm all about comfort over performance haha. My wheeling days are over. My truck only see's gravel roads and snow in the worst of times. I save the dirtbike and snowmobile for the fun stuff. Less expensive to fix and if I break something, I can still get to work.

The Load E tires are a 10-ply. I could run them without air and they could probably support the truck. They are a tough tire is all I am saying. I will probably go with Toyos or BFG next time. Something with a little more "ride comfort".
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Its definitely the tires, my duratracs are LT Erated and if you hit train tracks at speed it feels like the trucks *** end will spin sideways while my snow tire are P rated and won't feel like your going sideways when you hit the same bump.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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I don't go off road, but love the way it looks on the truck, looks like I am selling my wheels and tires for a new set... Damn
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dykzeulb
I have had my 2.5" HBS leveling kit installed for sometime now, mounted on 34"/ 12.50" nitto terra grapplers. Hitting a bump in the highway is insane, it's almost enough to kick the rear end out and make myself or wife lose control of the truck, washboards are even worse, I havnt done any heavy wheeling in the truck, but it doesn't feel like it should, would it help to throw a leveling kit on the rear or some load rite bags? Maybe air down the massive tires? Just trying to get ideas on how to get my stability back, otherwise it's all coming off, because its not worth me or my wife getting in to an accident. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys
so...you have a 2.5 level installed and you have a bulldog look ?? something your not telling us ??
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 07:03 AM
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so...you have a 2.5 level installed and you have a bulldog look ?? something your not telling us ??
I do too, thinking my rear leaf springs are a bit worn.... thinking add a leaf or bigger rear blocks.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 06screwlariat
I do too, thinking my rear leaf springs are a bit worn.... thinking add a leaf or bigger rear blocks.
Is your truck a 2WD ??
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by f150skidoo
Its definitely the tires, my duratracs are LT Erated and if you hit train tracks at speed it feels like the trucks *** end will spin sideways while my snow tire are P rated and won't feel like your going sideways when you hit the same bump.
I have a level and my rear end walks a little only going around tight bends at like 60+. One spot it does it everynight on the way home from work. Kinda just used to it now
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