Level or lift? ...too many choices.

[Captain Starbucks]

I'm going to put 315's on my 01 F250 CC Long box. I have researched this project extensively and am still as confused as ever.

Pro's and con's for leveling:
May be able to fit 315's with the right leveling kit and a little trimming. Maybe not on stock rims.

Save a little money.

Stock ride quality mostly

Safer

tows better which is what I use this truck for mostly.

Pro's and con's for a 4 inch lift:
Looks good, maybe looks better. Opinions are wanted!

More spendy, especially for the ones that are supposed to ride better (Donahoe, Revtek)

Can definately fit 315's.

Won't tow/haul as well/much (only what I've heard, your opinion is wanted)

Slighly less safe than a leveling kit due to higher CG.



I've been contemplating this for months. If anyone has any good side shots of a lift vs level, I'd love to see them.

Thanks.

[lifewitlooie]

If you tow Alot then just level it or even leave it at stock height if ur pullin a 5'er.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

ive towed with my truck with no problem i also see a lot of lifted rigs towing 5th wheels.... i say lift it you can always add some air bags if you had to....

[lifewitlooie]

Yeah Raul but not lifted as big as ur rig. U cant pull a 5er

[Captain Starbucks]

I don't ever plan on towing a 5th wheeler, just boats, maybe a travel trailer in a few years, random chevy here and there, but no 5th wheeler.

I'll probably opt for the 4 inch, I just go back and forth. A lot of it has to do with money, but I plan on keeping this truck for at least ten years so I want to do it right.

Next question: Donahoe, Superlift or Revtek? Revtek is made in the Pacific Northwest so I'll probably go that route, but all opinions are welcome.

[Pullinpower7.3]

I am super pleased with my 3.5" fabtech hanger and shackle lift. I have an f-350 block and an add a leaf for the rear to level it back up. It still rides like new and i have had no problems clearing 35" on 18" wheels with 4.5" backspacing. I have not problems towing either. Just another option for ya. I will get some pics posted soon, but it looks like the I have a big load on in the rear, as I havent had a chance to get the rear lifted yet.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

Originally Posted by lifewitlooie

Yeah Raul but not lifted as big as ur rig. U cant pull a 5er

lol well my buddy has a 07 350 dually rasied 8" and hauls a 45ft 5th wheel toy hauler....

oh and if your only going with Donahoe, superlift, or Revtek... i would choose Donahoe... by far one of the best lift kits out their for our trucks... PM Shawn (dieselman77) about the Donahoe and hel hook you up..... he is a site vendor