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Truck leveling kits...good or bad?
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:44 pm
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:44 pm
I bought a zone 2" leveling kit from kirks to put on my f150. Everywhere I read there are mixed opinions. Some say they're perfectly fine. Other say, it's bad for the suspension geometry and it's inevitable that I will have problems down the road. I have seen post where people actually go through 3 steering racks before they decide it's not worth it LOL. I would like the look of a leveled truck but not at the expense of safety and reliability. I also know it won't probably ride "as good" as factory, but a lot of people say it does.
Thought I would ask the OT. May seem like a small decision but really, it's not. If I decide not to (which is the way I am leaning), I hope kirks takes it back. Bought it last week and it's unopened.
Thought I would ask the OT. May seem like a small decision but really, it's not. If I decide not to (which is the way I am leaning), I hope kirks takes it back. Bought it last week and it's unopened.
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Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:45 pm to dreaux
Leveling kit is fine from my experience. Lift kits are bad.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:45 pm to dreaux
I put one on mine a year ago. No problems...... Yet
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:48 pm to dreaux
Methy
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:52 pm to TDsngumbo
Say huh?
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:53 pm to dreaux
Much better than using one of those torsion key kits. I did that with mine and it rode rough as hell driving down the interstate.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:54 pm to lsu mike
Wtf is that in your sig pic 
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:54 pm to dreaux
Don't put the truck on a pedestal.
It's a tool. Keep the maintenance schedule. Fuel it. Drive it.
That's all.
It's a tool. Keep the maintenance schedule. Fuel it. Drive it.
That's all.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:54 pm to dreaux
Rancho quick lift loaded. Adjustable shock settings, keeps OEM ride quality (if not better). Complete bolt up. No cheap shitty spacers.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:55 pm to dreaux
My biggest question for leveling kits its why? I know the answer, but the truck was designed with a rake. It helps tremendously with front visibility.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:55 pm to PerceivedReality
Price?
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:57 pm to AutoYes_Clown
I no likey boom boom speakers or big 1,000 dollar spinning rims.
I do think a level 4x4 would look pretty sweet though. Maybe meh, idk
I do think a level 4x4 would look pretty sweet though. Maybe meh, idk
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:59 pm to dreaux
$350 for the front. I also replaced shocks in the back to match.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 12:01 am to dreaux
Makes them look much better. And visibility is no issue. And dreaux its a sunshine pumper. Its what some on the rant use to pump all the sunshine up their asses on a daily basis.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 12:05 am to PerceivedReality
Those look the ticket. Any problems with your springs rubbing the joints or upper arms? Those are the problems I am hearing. Or dose that eliminate it?
Posted on 1/6/14 at 12:06 am to lsu mike
Posted on 1/6/14 at 12:11 am to dreaux
I've had the "shitty" 2.5" spacers for over 30k miles with no problems and it still rides smooth.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 12:13 am to dreaux
I had a 2" on my f150 and it was fine after 160,000 miles. I've got a 1.5" on my Yukon and it's fine.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 12:18 am to GaryMyMan
Cool. Just to be clear, what year is your f150? I'm hearing after 2011 they changed to electronic stearing and it affected it somehow.
Also, do you like it? I have 18" wheels with some pretty big tires, so it should look the part til those tires wear out and can get bigger ones.
Also, do you like it? I have 18" wheels with some pretty big tires, so it should look the part til those tires wear out and can get bigger ones.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 12:20 am to soco790
Yeah. Mine are the "shitty spacers" that cost me 150$
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