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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by djfllmn
i say keep it like it is...i personally like the raked look and when you put weight on the rear end it wont sag on you...and im pretty sure a leveling kit will affect the ride
See, now that's another thing I'm concerned about. My truck rides really nice. I admit I like the look of a leveled truck, but that doesn't mean that stock looks bad.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDaddy750
I put a 3" level on my 07, and noticed that the front was prone to bump steer. To correct this I added a 1" block to the rear to add a small amount of rake back and everything rides like stock. I lost mpg when I added a 33" wheel/tire combo that weighs 85 pounds each. I don't tow, but I have hauled some heavy loads...two pallets of ceramic tile, a full yard of gravel, etc. With over a ton back there the front end did point up a little, but not enough to be a big deal.
Leveling probably wouldn't look right without larger profile tires, would it... something else to think about if I level.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fx4-Michael
I installed my leveling kit the first week I got my truck so I'm not sure about gas mileage difference, and I don't tow or haul so I can't help with that either lol
It depends what kind of look you want to go for, I see you have a brush guard so I say go for it since your more on the off road look...
I'm removing mine tomorrow because I changed my mind about getting bigger tires and going the off road way. I realized I will never go off road so its coming off..
The look wasn't intentional as the brush guard and running boards were already on the truck when I bought it -- though I admit that look was what caught my eye in the first place.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by allinon72
Not sure where you got your mileage info but I didn't lose a single MPG and I'm not sure why anyone would. What's hurting your MPGs is that 100 pound brush guard hanging off your front end. A leveling kit will help with the sag from the increased weight.
I hadn't thought about that. Do you really think a brush guard has enough weight to pull down the front end enough to notice?

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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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I have a 2.5" HellBentSteel leveling kit on mine and I say go for it! It didn't affect my ride at all and makes the truck look... better!
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