Does a level affect MPG's

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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Does a level affect MPG's

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I wanted some sound proof, that a level does or does not effect gas mileage. I am debating it for my truck, only for that reason. I have already lose some MPG's with the bigger wheels, and since most of my driving is highway im trying not to lose much more.

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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Maybe going 75 mph into a 40 mph headwind but normal driving it would be hardly noticed. My '04 was leveled 2 1/2 inches and I couldn't tell. Tires are the biggest factor.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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It will affect it adversly slightly. A lift is much worse. If it's the look you want, it will be worth it.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Add the level you will be fine. With that 2011 you can prob just go with a 1.5" kit anyways.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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its more of the heavier tires affecting mpg than a level, id say do it, a leveled truck looks so much better imo
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Didn't affect me much if any. Still get 16 average which is where I was before.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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im gonna prob just do the 1.5, thats the difference when i measured it.

Plan on doing the exhaust, will do both at same time and then im done with the mods.

with these last 2 mods, i;ve dropped 5K in 3 months. Im out of money now. Now its time to just enjoy driving it.

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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BLUEforLIFE
im gonna prob just do the 1.5, thats the difference when i measured it.

Plan on doing the exhaust, will do both at same time and then im done with the mods.

with these last 2 mods, i;ve dropped 5K in 3 months. Im out of money now. Now its time to just enjoy driving it.

Thanks guys for your inputs!
Thats it? you arent spending enough time on here...just swipe that card and away you go.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Thats it? you arent spending enough time on here...just swipe that card and away you go.
haha, thats what im trying to avoid. But seriously after the level/exhaust i think the truck will be complete.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Thats it? you arent spending enough time on here...just swipe that card and away you go.
your truck looks real good - BTW
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by fx4 for life 79
its more of the heavier tires affecting mpg than a level, id say do it, a leveled truck looks so much better imo
FX4 has your truck been nominated for truck of the month, if not you got my vote for sure!
 
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