Hey everybody. Long time, no post.
I just bought a Hell Bent Steel 3" leveling kit earlier today.
Wanted to see what I was getting myself into. It was $69.00 even with Shipping and Handling. I couldn't pass it up. So pros and cons? Max wheel size with a 2005 F-150 STX 2wd?

 

Wheel size isn't the issue, tire size it. You can fit 33' inch tires with the right wheel.

 

Yeah. I meant tire size. I got 17" wheel would I be able to fit 305/70R17's?

 

That's basically a 34x12.50 tire. I'd go with a 285/70-17 (33x11.50) or a 305/65-17 (33x12.50) using the oem wheels.

 

3"???
i heard its kindda hard 4 the OEM front suspension..

a lot of guys will recomend don't go over 2.5"

 

so if i got 305/65R17 what choices of tire do i have?

 

Not many. I think some of the Pro Comp, **** Cepek and Mickey THompson tires are available in that size.

 

damn i need to find some wheel and tire packages

 

I would like to sell my 33x12.50-17 mickey thompson mtz's and chrome moto metal wheels for 1600.00 obo bucks for all of it call if anyone intrested.

Derrick
423 494 9455

the tires have about 60 left on the back and aboutt 75 on the front

I can also send pics if intrested email me at derricksemail@comcast.net

 

3" is ok but it is just a tad bit on the high side 2.5" is perfect my friend put a 3" on and it looks slightly higher in the front end.

 

sweet i just got the lvl kit in today and it looks cool i'm hoping to get it put on tomorrow or maybe friday. how long does it take to put one on with 2 ppl doing it?

 

I did mine by myself in an hour and a half.

 

awesome maybe i can get it done with one of my buddies in 1 hour or maybe less

 

Pneumatics help alot!

 

if you have never really worked with suspension parts then it will take longer. It tooke me about 3 hours with a buddy to do the first side then the second took about half an hour. It is definitly worth it