I have researched and researched and I can't find an answer to my questions. I have a 2014 F150 4x4 crewcab with 20" wheels. At first I had my heart set on putting a 1.5" leveling kit on the front, but the more I research it, I am seeing that I don't need to do that because I do a lot of towing, and everything I read says it is not good for towing. Is this true? Also I have read a lot about the spacer leveling kits causing alot of wear on all the components. Is that true?

Now what I am wanting is a more aggressive tire than the stock tires. Can I get a more aggressive tire with a stock setup, or do I need to get it leveled?

Thanks!!

 

A 1.5" level shouldn't cause any extra wear or issues for you. It's when you get up past the 2.5" level kits that it really affects the angles and wears front end parts faster.

But, you can get a more aggressive tire stock if you stay around your original equipment size.

 

You will be able to get a aggressive tire but not much larger than what you got on it now. I am running 35 inch tires on a 2 inch leveling kit. If you want bigger tire then level it off. i dont think it will wear anything down so much that it will make you have problems with any level you put on it.

 

A 3" level will likely cause problems. Not that he's planning on that size, but your statement could be misleading to others. So I wouldn't say someone won't have problems with any level.

 

I agree with what your saying but once you go to a 3 inch, its not really "level" . 3 inches will make your truck squat just enough to tell sitting still and more when your driving.

 

I agree with what your saying but once you go to a 3 inch, its not really "level" . 3 inches will make your truck squat just enough to tell sitting still and more when your driving.

 

To be fair, if you added a 3" level and larger blocks in the rear, it would very well be level.

We could go about this all day it seems, haha.

Anyway, back on topic.

 

Right, then that would be considered a lift lol.

 

Thanks guys for the info!

Would a 1.5" level make any difference in towing?

Also would the level and a little bigger tire need to be recalibrated for the shift points and the odometer?

 

No that will be all fine. the only thing that will probably need to be recalibrated is the speedometer.

 

Depending on how heavy are you towing but, you can mitigate with airbags in rear to keep things level under load.

Some other guys can comment on spacer vs coil over replacement on tow performance.

If you stay within say an inch of stock tire size folks I know leave the odometer be.