question for leveling kit with 35s

thor943 · Dec 12, 2015

I have a 2015 F250. I just put a pro comp Nitro leveling kit 2.5 spacer in front and 2inches in back with shock extenders and Track bar drop bracket. I am running Toyo open country MT 35 12.50 r20 on a fuel coupler wheel.

My question is what can I do to improve the ride? I thought by getting the shock extenders it would keep more of the factory ride but it didn't. It rides very rough and the steering is not near as tight as factory.
I understand that I am going to lose some but what can I do to make it bearable?

What tire pressure should I be running ?

Should I consider changing shocks? If so what kind should I go with?

UNBROKEN · Dec 12, 2015

You need better shocks that are the right length, at least a trac bar relocation bracket and likely some caster shims. At 2.5" with just a spacer your axle is shifted well over an inch to the driver side and the caster is all phucked up.

dsmracing1 · Dec 12, 2015

WHS^^ I would look into a fox or icon 2.0 for a good budget upgrade shock...

Notneb · Dec 12, 2015

Wtf do people go cheap on lifts... C'mon spacers and shock extensions on a 50k+ truck? Save up and get front springs and the right shocks. I know spent 3k on my Carli and it rides like a caddy!

dsmracing1 · Dec 12, 2015

Notneb said:
Wtf do people go cheap on lifts... C'mon spacers and shock extensions on a 50k+ truck? Save up and get front springs and the right shocks. I know spent 3k on my Carli and it rides like a caddy!

Nothing wrong with going with a level kit lol. Yeah shock extensions are cheesy but he's on the right track with what has been said. Not everyone can afford a Carli lift sheesh. I did a ready lift 3.5 and I love it!

Jomax · Dec 12, 2015

dsmracing1 said:
Nothing wrong with going with a level kit lol. Yeah shock extensions are cheesy but he's on the right track with what has been said. Not everyone can afford a Carli lift sheesh. I did a ready lift 3.5 and I love it!

But own a 14 platinum? Lol sorry you walked into that one lol

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dsmracing1 · Dec 12, 2015

Jomax said:
But own a 14 platinum? Lol sorry you walked into that one lol

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Haha it's got track bar and radius drop brackets lol. I'm a contractor and the trucks replaced every 2-3 years and bagged lol. Later in life when I get a truck I don't use for work, the Carli lift it will be!

A coworker did a BDS 4" lift and it rides like chit compared to my truck...

Jomax · Dec 12, 2015

dsmracing1 said:
Haha it's got track bar and radius drop brackets lol. I'm a contractor and the trucks replaced every 2-3 years and bagged lol. Later in life when I get a truck I don't use for work, the Carli lift it will be!

A coworker did a BDS 4" lift and it rides like chit compared to my truck...

Just pullin your leg bud. Don't blame you if it gets traded every few years.

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dsmracing1 · Dec 12, 2015

Jomax said:
Just pullin your leg bud. Don't blame you if it gets traded every few years.

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Oh yeah it's all good. I wish I made more money to have a second truck haha.

Jomax · Dec 12, 2015

dsmracing1 said:
Oh yeah it's all good. I wish I made more money to have a second truck haha.

Just get a 7.3. They're cheap lol

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dsmracing1 · Dec 12, 2015

Jomax said:
Just get a 7.3. They're cheap lol

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Haha ooh the possibilities lol

UNBROKEN · Dec 13, 2015

I was thinking that $3K for that Carli kit was a bit much for a small lift....then I added up my PMF, Fox and Hellwig parts and realized I'm easily over that with only 2.5" of lift. Man that kinda sneaks up on ya when you piece it together over time.

Notneb · Dec 13, 2015

UNBROKEN said:
I was thinking that $3K for that Carli kit was a bit much for a small lift....then I added up my PMF, Fox and Hellwig parts and realized I'm easily over that with only 2.5" of lift. Man that kinda sneaks up on ya when you piece it together over time.

Yeah it would've been cheaper but full deavers, steering stabilizer with King shocks added to it. $3k for it shipped to my door *except stupid freight delivery for those damn deavers*, is damn good for how this truck handles now.

I realize not everyone has that kind of money BUT if you're going to shell out 50k for a truck, why not save up and get it a proper suspension? Just one of those things I don't understand lol. No offense to the op but you had to have known it was gonna ride subpar, so why not save up?

Honestly get full front springs and some Fox 2.0's, preferably tuned for the truck, and revel in the difference. Also 45psi front, 40psi rear tire pressures. That's running empty btw...

Jomax · Dec 13, 2015

UNBROKEN said:
I was thinking that $3K for that Carli kit was a bit much for a small lift....then I added up my PMF, Fox and Hellwig parts and realized I'm easily over that with only 2.5" of lift. Man that kinda sneaks up on ya when you piece it together over time.

Spending 2k plus on rims gets a bit much as well lol.

Don't care if people get crappy lifts, it's when they say CARLI is way too much and they go and buy AF rims with their crappy leveling kit, that just makes me scratch my head.

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UNBROKEN · Dec 13, 2015

Honestly if I had stayed with a 33" tire I would have stayed with my old 1.5" spacer and called it a day. Going to 35's cost me a whole lot of money to make everything clear, and I mean truly clear, not rubs a little but I can live with it. lol

JRLott · Dec 13, 2015

Jomax said:
Spending 2k plus on rims gets a bit much as well lol.

Don't care if people get crappy lifts, it's when they say CARLI is way too much and they go and buy AF rims with their crappy leveling kit, that just makes me scratch my head.

It's all aesthetics. That guy/girl over there can see my cool $2K rims and 35s. What 99% of people can't see is whether I spent $300 or $3,000 to clear them.

I have factory rims and am piecing together a 2.5" leveling kit with Carli Springs and Bilstein shocks. Yes, I'm a cheap ass.

jcain · Dec 13, 2015

I prefer that no one notices my truck.

JRLott · Dec 13, 2015

Biggest thing that would jump out at someone on your truck is the traction bars and 3 link...until your up started it.

Nj67 · Dec 13, 2015

jcain said:
I prefer that no one notices my truck.

I agree...but...when someones wife or gf gives me that look..while the guy is steaming with both hands on the wheel....priceless !!!

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jcain · Dec 13, 2015

Nj67 said:
I agree...but...when someones wife or gf gives me that look..while the guy is steaming with both hands on the wheel....priceless !!!

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I suppose. But for the odd chance that ever actually happens, I can assure you that 10 thieves have eyeballed it too...