Since I'm still in the process of doing my initial setup of my new truck I would like to add a leveling kit. My goals are to run a 35x12.5x20 on the factory wheels for now.
I have seen a lot of different styles of leveling kits on the market for these new trucks, but I'm not sure which ones are bad, good or overkill. I've heard a lot of good reviews on the Ready-lift kits as well as the Carli kits. However, I've seen kits with spacers from $69 and kits with new replacement coils upward of $1000. I've also seen kits from 1" to 3.5" front leveling.
So which kit would make the ride comfortable and not break the bank? My truck is a 2016 F-350 Platinum that DOES NOT have the camper or snow plow prep package.
Thanks for the response. Your truck looks great. Is yours a 250 or 350? Did the 3" kit bring it perfectly level or did you have to do anything to the rear?
I put Toyo A/T2 295/65R20 tires on Ultra 20x9 wheels on my stock truck. The Toyos are rated at 35.1" and no rub on stock
I leveled my truck with what ever brand the 4x4 shop used. Was about $250 installed. 21,000 miles later no problems.
I did have to add air bags to the rear. Anytime I hooked up my GN Horse trailer I felt like I was really sagging on the rear and got flashed by lots of cars after dark. Once I added the air bags, Not many flashes if I remember to pump them up when I hook up.
Although the wider tires/wheels do throw more mud on the sides of the truck
What size SST kit did you go with? I see there are quite a few different ones available. Did you have to order the Fox Shocks separate or is there an option for them with the kit?
Also, if I level the front with say 2-3" do I need to replace the tracbar? Is an alignment required after leveling the truck? Sorry for all the questions guys but I want to do it right and avoid any costly mistakes. Thanks!
I did the Carli leveling kit. Last truck I did the spacer and regretted it. Carli kit has an adjustable trac bar so everything aligns like stock. I'm running a stock size tire for now. Like the better mpg. I do run air bags for towing heavy.
I have a ready lift sst kit with icon track bar and its been good for 15k miles. Rides better than my neighbors 4.5" Icon lift but I suspect it has more to do with his alignment.
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