Will 2.5" level kit rub?
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Will 2.5" level kit rub?
Hey guys
I want to put a 2.5" level kit on my 06 f150
I've heard that sometimes the upper control arm will rub on the strut spring?
Or something close ha I don't remember exactly
Wil it cause any rubbing?
Also?,will going with a 2.5" level kit have any negitive effects on the trucks front end/drive line ?
I want to put a 2.5" level kit on my 06 f150
I've heard that sometimes the upper control arm will rub on the strut spring?
Or something close ha I don't remember exactly
Wil it cause any rubbing?
Also?,will going with a 2.5" level kit have any negitive effects on the trucks front end/drive line ?
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Depends on the tire/wheels you plan on running weather it will rub or not. You MUST get the truck aligned after the leveling kit is put on. A 2.5" level will not hurt your drive line or CV angles. Any bigger and it would. Hope this helps!
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Is it a MUST to get the allignment after the install off the leveling kit?... I order mine, it will b here wednesday, install the same day or thursday, if thats the case i'll take it in for allignment on saturday...
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You do wanna book it in fairly soon after installing it. Just drive hundreds of miles with the alignment. It will feel a little strange until you get the alignment. Almost like it's tip toeing when goin highway speeds.
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2.5 level wont hurt anything at all, im running one and it drives like a champ. Agreed about the alignment, if a shop is putting the level on tell them to do the allignment and level all at once that way you never have to worry about it.
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I have a 06scab with the 35"x12.5" r18 nitto trail grapplers on the stock xlt 18" rims and they DID rub on the upper control arm just before full lock and in reverse. I just upgraded to a 6" fabtech im loving it the steering has improved. I was told my tires only rubbed before because nittos are wider than they say didn't make sense to me but my buddy has a 08stx 4x4 and his 35"x12.5"r17"s don't rub with just a rough country level. Hope that helps ya.