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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Question Leveling kit or lift?

Whats up everyone...so i just got this truck, 06 4x4 xcab f150 and it needs someting done to make it look like a 4x4. It seems like the front is sitting lower like a 2 wheel drive and im not sure if i want a 2.5 inch leveling kit or a small lift kit??? Any suggestions??? There are a couple picks of my truck in my garage.

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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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if you got the money do the lift and get bigger tires. or just get a 2.5 inch level looks much better either way.
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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1st pic is level, second is lift.

2.5" Level and 1.5"AAL with 33x12.5x17 wheels $1800.
6" Pro Comp Lift, Bilstein Shocks and 1.5" AAL with 35x12.5x20 wheels $4800.

How much you got and what's it worth? I wish I went with the lift right off the bat.
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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ive had a 2.5 inch readylift for a while and it looks great but im buying 8 inch bds with 37s.. exhaust and regearing and all soon.. if you have the cash just get the lift from the get go
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Is it your work truck or just your vehicle you drive to work? I passed on a lift kit because my truck is an actual work truck and wouldnt make much sense.
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Thanks everyone, so another question... would it look bad to put a 2" leveling kit and keep the stock rims and 275/65/17's? The pic of the black s crew with the leveling kit is what im looking for but i dont have the money yet to get the new rims and tires...anyone put on the leveling kit without bigger tires and have a pick???

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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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I put my level on before I bought new wheels and tires, granted it was only for about 3 weeks, but here's what it looks like with stock tires on an FX4, 2" Autospring level.

Before:

After:
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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I don't have a pic of mine with stock rims and tires but I have a 2.5 inch leveling kit I'm able to fit 35x12.50 with a 18 inch rim with a little offset. But I know where u comin from wheels and tires are pricey I had run stock rims and 275/65 s for a while and it looked more like a real 4x4 even with stock tires and rims.
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Cool, thanks guys In gonna go ahead and get a kit now. That truck is bad *** tuna, even with the stock wheels and tires!
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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It's amazing how much new wheels and tires can change the look of a truck. Those pics don't even look like my truck in my eyes.

But def go get that level now. It's cheap, and easy to do yourself. Something to hold you over until you get some new shoes.
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