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School me on leveling kits

Posted on 4/5/23 at 10:22 am
Posted by NattyLite
St. Charles Community
Member since Jan 2010
2023 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 10:22 am
Got a 2020 f250. Stock 20” rims. Would like to look into leveling it and upgrading tires. Not opposed to going up to 37” as I’m told if I level it would fit. Is it that big of a difference between just using blocks or going with springs etc. I’m fine spending a little extra if needed. Dream me up a setup guys
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
19411 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 10:28 am to
You want six inches in the front but only four in the back.

Posted by Ol boy
Member since Oct 2018
2947 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 10:31 am to
quote:

You want six inches in the front but only four in the back.

His name is Natty Light!!!!
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166484 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 10:32 am to
quote:

You want six inches in the front but only four in the back.


Posted by NattyLite
St. Charles Community
Member since Jan 2010
2023 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 10:33 am to
Just a level. Not trying to drive something obnoxious
Posted by bigbuckdj
Member since Sep 2011
1836 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 10:52 am to
Not all leveling kits are created equal.
I think this is a great article to explain the different options

Everybody likes to say leveling kits are bad for your suspension or don’t hurt your suspension, but they are all different.

Posted by AyyyBaw
Member since Jan 2020
1063 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 10:55 am to
Use a loaded strut type of level in the front instead of hockey puck spacers - the ride and handling will be well worth it. I wouldn't go over 2" either.
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61614 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 11:11 am to
37” tires and you will see your fuel mileage drop significantly
Posted by NattyLite
St. Charles Community
Member since Jan 2010
2023 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 11:19 am to
I understand but I’m not concerned with fuel economy as I do not pay for that.
Posted by oldcharlie8
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2012
7808 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 1:09 pm to
don't bitch at the dealer when the fuel mileage takes an arse kicking. the engineers get paid a lot of money to put this in a wind tunnel and figure out the drag only for you to go frick it up with a leveling kit.
Posted by TigerDeacon
West Monroe, LA
Member since Sep 2003
29342 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 1:27 pm to
quote:

not concerned with fuel economy as I do not pay for that.


Somebody pays for it.
Posted by pdubya76
Sw Ms
Member since Mar 2012
5979 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 1:39 pm to
The current body style F250’s are fairly level from the factory. The one I have is anyway.
This post was edited on 4/5/23 at 1:49 pm
Posted by Buck_Rogers
Member since Jul 2013
1847 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 1:47 pm to
quote:

put this in a wind tunnel and figure out the drag

Not to mention how the truck sits and rides if it's actually used as a truck and hauls a load.
Posted by NattyLite
St. Charles Community
Member since Jan 2010
2023 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 1:49 pm to
Once again this isn’t a discussion about fuel economy nor your opinion as it pertains to fuel economy. I am completely fine consuming more fuel. Simply asking for those with experience or expertise on leveling trucks.
Posted by pdubya76
Sw Ms
Member since Mar 2012
5979 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 1:52 pm to


Needs just a little less in the front.
This post was edited on 4/5/23 at 1:53 pm
Posted by Mr. Hangover
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2003
34517 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 2:24 pm to
Natty, I recently leveled my truck and someone posted this very handy website with spreadsheet that gives you all tires, with all sized lifts, and pictures of trucks that were submitted with the various sized tires and lifts


It’s for F-150s but might help you out as far as sizing/looks

Hope this helps

LINK
Posted by poochie
Houma, la
Member since Apr 2007
6344 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 3:21 pm to
QUIT BEING A PUSSY AND GET AN EXCURSION
Posted by NattyLite
St. Charles Community
Member since Jan 2010
2023 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 3:34 pm to
Problem is I’d have to hire a stick man to beat all the pussy off of me. That exceeds my budget.
Posted by poochie
Houma, la
Member since Apr 2007
6344 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 3:58 pm to
With great power comes great responsibility.
Posted by p0845330
Member since Aug 2013
5704 posts
Posted on 4/5/23 at 7:28 pm to
Don’t forget to adjust the headlights so you’re not blinding everybody.
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