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Old 04-29-2008, 11:07 PM
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Do you actually Use it?
I was wondering, to all you guys with leveling kits. If you actually take your trucks off road or is it just all looks? And how do they perform off road?
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Old 04-29-2008, 11:16 PM
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It's in 4x4 at least once per month. Normally sugar sand.

I've had it a few places where the extra clearance was beneficial.

pretty stock feel all the way around.

Cons: Feels a little bit more floaty and have noticed a bit more axle wrap.
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Old 04-29-2008, 11:26 PM
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atleast 4 times a month if not more. in the winter several times each week.

the clearance is nice in the corn fields
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Old 04-30-2008, 10:08 PM
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Thanks guys
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Old 05-01-2008, 05:44 PM
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nope never use mine. I was just sick of always getting stuck in the woods when we went hunting and what not, so I got a lift and better tires and it gets used...alot
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Old 05-01-2008, 05:51 PM
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Now THAT looks like fun! Wish mine had 4WD!
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Old 05-17-2008, 11:43 PM
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Mine has helped with clearance and some big ol' rubber!!
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Old 05-17-2008, 11:45 PM
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It's in 4x4 at least once per month. Normally sugar sand.

I've had it a few places where the extra clearance was beneficial.

pretty stock feel all the way around.

Cons: Feels a little bit more floaty and have noticed a bit more axle wrap.
What's axle wrap?
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Old 05-18-2008, 01:01 AM
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What's axle wrap?
Something that only happens once....then you replace the axle. His comment made me chuckle.

I try not to take this truck in the woods too much, want to keep it nice. But I have used 4x4 a few times, I can't say I needed the leveling kit for wheels clearance, although I can see it would help. Mines more for looking good. I just think the factory dip just looks stupid.
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Old 05-18-2008, 01:07 AM
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Well then, I hope I don't experience "axle wrap"!!!!!
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Old 05-18-2008, 03:28 AM
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Well then, I hope I don't experience "axle wrap"!!!!!
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