I was told if I used measuring tape from the center of the wheel to the top of the fender on both the rear and front and the difference is the size of the leveling kit you would need to be perfectly leveled.

I have a 2007 Scab and from what it looked like with my noob measurements I need a 2" level on the front to be perfect level. Does that sound right?

I've heard of doing 3" levels with 1.5" block in the back. If my terrible math is correct that means that instead of a big ol ugly factory rake there would only be .5" of a difference from rear to front now correct?

I was also looking at new wheels and tires 275/55/R20 tire so they would be 31.91 in Diam (basically 32's I guess). Anyone know how these would look with aforementioned level? Sorry for the long post.... need alot of research before jumping into the investment!

 

Question, would a 2.5" leveling kit leave a slight rake still? I am trying my damndest to figure out if I need a 2.5 or a 3" leveling kit to make my truck completely level but when I measure it seems like 2.5 on one side and maybe 3 on the other... Im by no means a vehicle expert either so... anyone know? 2007 F-150 Super Cab 2wd.

 

It's a crap shoot... It depends on the condition of your springs and struts as well..
I would say a 2.5 is your best shot at getting level. You may have a slight "nose high" look with the 2.5 or the 3 inch level...
The 3" level is known for putting excessive stress on the ball joints and axles. So I would prob just get the 2.5 and be prepared to add an AAL (add a leaf) or maybe a 1 inch bigger rear block to truly level your truck...

The tired you were looking into will look like rubber bands with a level. I would also look into some bigger tires.

This is mine with a 2.5 level and 275 60 r20 tires (about a 33" tire) they look pretty small to me... I will be getting 295 60 r20 nitto terra grapplers this fall. Those will end up being a 34.4 inch tire, and fill the wheel well much better.

 

I would recommend getting the 2.5 from HBS. I have an 04 F150 and its the best upgrade I've done to my truck! The link below takes you right to it, if you dont have one already in mind. As for tires I have BFGs All-Terrain T/A KO 285/70R17 and I think they look good.
http://www.hellbentsteel.com/product...ling-kits.html

 

The only problem im running into when talking about upping tire size is pricing. If I had it my way I would wait till my next deployment to buy myself some wheels and tires but my girlfriend is wanting to buy them for me and I do not want her to break bank trying to get me some bigger tires. Would my tire/wheel combo look comparable to your picture (size wise) here is a link to both Wheel:http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...Model=Maverick
Tire: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Qty=4&i1_Qty=4

Also, I was reading about backspacing and all that.... would that combo work without causing any rubbing? Thank-you so much for your time!

 

It would be narrower then my tire but should be the same height...
Your wheel choice should work well with the most popular tire sizes on this forum.

I personally find my tires to be too small "looks wise" but it functions great with no chance of rubbing lock to lock.
Tires are expensive either way, so your better off spending the money once and getting a bit bigger tire for around $100 to $300 more for the set...
Good choices with a level are: 305 55 r20 (wider but lower profile) and 295 60 r20 (slightly narrower but taller then a 305)... These combos offer no or minimal rub in most circumstances... Trimming may or may not be required on the front valence and wheel well, but it's so slight you can't even tell... With a level, these sizes will look and perform the best IMHO.

 

https://www.f150forum.com/f4/tire-wh...04-08-a-24510/

That link should help you figure out the B/S and the level that you want to go with--As 86 said above, 3'' will put alot of stress on the ball joints

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...nch_Tires.html

and that will tell you the tire dimensions.

 

There's a really cool app called Tire Lab that will show you every dimension imaginable including backspacing and offset. You can also compare two tires by flipping the phone on its side. I've been wearing it out over the past few months contemplating my next tire size.

 

thanks I'll give it a look!

 

I have 32" tires on a 2.5" levelled 2011 Supercab and they look tiny. Added to the fact that I have extra leaves on the back make for really tiny looking back tires lost in the massive factory wheel wells. Sigh. Upgrading now to 34" tires....