I decided to install my leveling kit today. I gotta say it was more difficult than I thought it would be, but I managed.

It is something you can do without a mechanic as long as you know how to loosen and tighten bolts. You will need the spring compressor for the Daystar (at least I did), some may have done this install without, but I can say, I am glad I had it.

Here are before and after pics, my truck is very dirty, but it didn't look to bad in these pics, I did wash it when I was done and got a couple beers in me. I must admit, I really like how this looks with the stock 20" rims & Pirelli tires.

 

Your right, it's a very nice balance between your level and your wheels and tires. I need to show my dad these pictures and convince him to put on a level now.

jrbhc8

 

Very nice, love the color of your truck and the 20s look great.

 

Good looking truck!

 

Truck looks good man!

 

Looks great. The 20s do look great with a leveled truck . Lots of leveling going on this holiday.

 

Much better. Looks good

 

dont forget to get an alighnment. your toe is probably out now . looks great tho

 

I am taking it in on Wednesday for the alignment. There is a dealership somewhere around town that you can buy a lifetime alignment with them. I think the cost is $120 and you can take your vehicle back as often as you like as long as you own the vehicle. My buddy did this with his truck, I am trying to get ahold of him to see who he went to.

 

Truck looks great...


Ford must be in the bed with the tire mfg'ing guys these days... 20" rims from the factory...

FORD =

TIRE MFG =

= $$$$$$

 

Here is an update.

I didn't get to drive it much yesterday (drove it less than a mile). Today I drove to work and around some more and I gotta say, I think this rides so much better than the stock configuration. The whole truck feels better, the height is better, handling is good, I love it, a leveling kit is a must have if you don't do alot of towing.

On another note, I couldn't figure out why I had to adjust my rear view mirror this morning. I had it perfect before and figured my kids must have bumped it or something, I was pretty pissed off. I usually bump it when I wash the windows, but yesterday I only washed the outside of my truck, I didn't do anything to the inside, then the light bulb went off....DUUUUHHHH, the daystar threw things out of whack! It was one of those Monday morning moments....god I hate Monday mornings!

 

The caffiene finally kicked in!

 

did you get it aligned yet?

 

No, I will be doing that on Wednesday. I will post my results when I get it done.

 

Looks nice, I dig the factory 20's.