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Old 12-01-2008, 11:34 PM
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Level it?

I'm debating wether to level my truck or not..
I've got the leveling kit but no money for bigger tires..
I really hate the factory rake and would love the look of a leveled truck but i'm not sure if the stock 32" tires would look too rediculous.
I probably won't have money for new tires for about 6 months and that's only if I find a good paying job soon...
so what do ya think...level it or just leave it alone til I can afford new tires.
 
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Old 12-01-2008, 11:43 PM
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your truck came stock with 32 inch tires? I'd say level it anyways, still looks better then stock
 
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Old 12-01-2008, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DaMoose81
your truck came stock with 32 inch tires? I'd say level it anyways, still looks better then stock
yup..good year wrangler at/s...

I think i'm gonna level it because when I do put new tires i'll probably also get new wheels so the tires will most likely be 33" and I dont see that 1" is gonna make a huge difference..
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 01:27 AM
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do it. I've been running that setup for well over 10,000 miles now. It can always look better with bigger tires, but still looks pretty good IMO

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Old 12-02-2008, 04:41 AM
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for sure level it, will look better and ride beter
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 09:33 AM
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I had my truck leveled for a 1.5 years before I got wheels.

 

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Old 12-02-2008, 09:58 AM
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Level it. It wont look bad. Hell my 30"s wont look bad leveled. As long as the front end isn't hanging down any.
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 10:16 AM
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Do it! I leveled mine as well before I could buy tires



Save up and then buy later. Here's my current truck

 
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Old 12-02-2008, 12:09 PM
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thanks guys!

my dad and brother seem to think they can't do this at home with a floor jack...they think i have to take it to a shop...what is everyone's thoughts on this?

when i bought the leveling kit i had the money for new wheels and tires but I didnt have the time to have any of it installed cause i was working so much so i put it off..now i wish i would have bought wheels and tires and just let them sit til I did have the time but ah well
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 01:34 PM
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I did the leveling kit with a floor jack and jack stands.
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 02:04 PM
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Level it...the install is cake, theres a thread on here showing step by step how to install it, and it can be done in about 2 hours, then just get it aligned.
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bjp207
Level it...the install is cake, theres a thread on here showing step by step how to install it, and it can be done in about 2 hours, then just get it aligned.
Yea i've still got the directions that came with it from AS...my dad hasnt read them yet, i think he thinks it's harder then it is
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 05:22 PM
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I'd say go ahead and level it. Then when the time comes for some new tires, just up the size a bit
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 06:19 PM
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I have 39xxx miles on my truck w/ level and factory wheels/tires. Doesn't bother me at all.
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Lord Helmut
for sure level it, will look better and ride beter
Limiting your downward suspension travel = rides better? I call BS.

It will look better leveled though.
 


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