Time for levelling kit/tires!
 

Alright guys, it's finally time to get rid of the stock Pirelli's and get some real tires on this thing. I have an 07 Screw with the stock 20" wheels. I'm thinking of a 2" levelling kit, and that should allow me to put on 35's? I've read more wheel/tire threads then I care to admit. Questions are...

1. What levelling kit and where should I get it?

2. What tires/size?

I don't do much offroading, lots of driving in pretty heavy snow covered roads, towing a 21' trailer with snowmobiles, also pulling 4 motorcycles/quads in summer. $$$'s not really an issue, but I'll be sticking with the stock 20" rims.

Thanks for your input, I'm really excited that it's time to do this!

8" Rize lift with 3" body lift. 38" BFG KM2s... Keep the stock 20" rims.

Hell if moneys not an issue, then go with what he said ^^^ AND get some after market and rims and gears LOL..

but if you want to stick with just a leveling kit, I recommend the bilstein struts on 2" setting which is what I did and they ride phenomenal!

Hahaha! Not saying that won't happen, just not yet, got some other expensive mods for the toys that I'm doing first, but I like the idea. :beers:

do those help with the ride? Or does it ride a little bit stiffer? Hit harder on bumps etc..

Option 1- 2" Autospring + Bilstien 5100s on stock setting + Tires

Option 2- Bilstien 5100s on 2" lift setting.

Either way, being as you tow a lot, I would do either an AAL or Firestones in the rear.

As for tires, my vote goes to a 325/65/20 BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM2. AWESOME tires. When I wear the ones out I have I am getting another set.

If you are just doing a leveling kit then you can go to http://www.roughcountry.com/ford_f150_leveling.html. Also i would go with 35 Nitto Trail Grapplers they ride great my dad has a set on his f -250 and they ride good. But if $$$ means nothing and you don't want to go to big yet go with a 4in or 6in lift and 35's

Being that the case... I would recommend my set up to you.
Pretty much do the same thing with mine.

2.5 Inch AS Level Kit and 3 inch AS Rear Block
325/60/20's Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10's
3/16 inch wheel spacers

Here's how it looks.
if you can't tell by the pics the tires are GREAT in the snow!!! :banana:

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/y...0/51802b13.jpg
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I have the entire Bilstein 5100 series kit, contains rear shocks and front struts. Love it. Its alot firmer, not a caddilac ride like OEM crap shocks and struts are, but it is by far, much better on performing and handling. Bumps are just slightly rougher, but the truck is by far much more solid. I weigh near 170 and hopping on the running board i cant get the truck to shake that much with the Toyo's on, its very solid and durable.

The pathetic OEM shocks and struts
http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...8/DSC03150.jpg

The day the struts went in at 2" lift setting
http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...9/DSC04149.jpg

I would Not recommend the 2.5" level kit.


I got the 2" level kit (Auto Spring, ~ $65 shipped to your door) and my truck was 1/2" higher in the FRONT.


I fixed that though since I had to install the Firestone airbags anyway (I tow my race car).


IMHO, a 325/60-20 is just too much tire for a non lifted truck. Makes it look too cartoonish (see the examples above).


A 305/55-20 is pretty much ideal for looks and interference issues.

I chose the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ in the 305/55-20 :


http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...t/IMG_2041.jpg
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...t/IMG_1421.jpg
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...t/IMG_1422.jpg
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http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...t/IMG_2045.jpg
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I personally haven't had one issue with the 2.5 kit.

But I'm not concerned about the ball joints, etc.
Since a Rancho lift will be going on very soon!! :banana:
I'm going to replace the control arms all together since I'll be in there anyway.

Also why when I needed tires a couple months ago I wasn't going to buy smaller ones when I knew the lift would be going on!

Before the new tires went on I was running 275/65/20's 34.07 x 10.83 x 20 they worked but didn't look much better then the stockers. IMO

The 325's aren't really much taller then a 35 just wider.

To be exact they are a 35.35 x 12.80 x 20

If you went with 305's those are a 33.21 x 12.01 x 20

I got the tires for 1300.00 mounted and balanced.


Here's your cartoon!! :lol: :beers:

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/y...h_e5f7551f.jpg

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/y...0/e5f7551f.jpg

Oddly enough, that actually looks bad-a--. I think it's the step side bed that pulls it together.

I just think a 35" tire looks too tall on a non-lifted F150. Fills up too much of the wheel well.

If you're already planning a lift, then yeah, 35's or more would be the way to go.