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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Was wondering if anyone has put a 2.5" leveling kit on their truck. I have a 2000 ford f-150 4x4. I was also wondering if this could fit 35" tires under it with this leveling kit.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmoochiejr
Was wondering if anyone has put a 2.5" leveling kit on their truck. I have a 2000 ford f-150 4x4. I was also wondering if this could fit 35" tires under it with this leveling kit.
if youre looking at a torsion key leveling kit forget it man. youll regret it. Crank your stock keys up, you can get about 2" with stock keys and you should be able to fit 35s with some rubbing.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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So what kind of leveling kit do you suggest. For my truck I don't need 35s 33s would be enough
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmoochiejr
So what kind of leveling kit do you suggest. For my truck I don't need 35s 33s would be enough
There's no other leveling kit besides torsion keys.

CRANK UP YOUR STOCK KEYS it's safe and gives you 2 inches of lift, you can fit 34's with mo rubbing at all or 35's/315's with very minimal rubbing.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Ive got torsion keys in my truck, and the 35s would probably fit with a little trimming. If your looking to go with 35s i would go with a body lift. looks alot better that little bit higher.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmoochiejr
So what kind of leveling kit do you suggest. For my truck I don't need 35s 33s would be enough
just crank your stock keys man. they let you go up high enough, really as high as you should go. aftermarket keys allow you to crank it even farther putting a ton of stress on the front end leading to more wear.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by stevezf150
Ive got torsion keys in my truck, and the 35s would probably fit with a little trimming. If your looking to go with 35s i would go with a body lift. looks alot better that little bit higher.
x2 body lift gives you plenty of room, you can clear 37s with trimming
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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What do you guys think about ths readylift brand keys.. they are $230 compared to the other name brands which are around half the price. On their website they guarantee them not to wear out suspension componants and not to affect factory ride. If what you guys say is true then how can they stand by that claim?
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jferg92
What do you guys think about ths readylift brand keys.. they are $230 compared to the other name brands which are around half the price. On their website they guarantee them not to wear out suspension componants and not to affect factory ride. If what you guys say is true then how can they stand by that claim?
Sure maybe if you dont crank them at all which would be pointless. Just crank the stockers.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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aftermarket keys are just over priced fancy paper weights
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