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Old 12-03-2007, 06:26 PM
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05 F350 leveling kit

Hi all, I'm looking for a leveling kit for my 05 f350. I've noticed that there are quite a few kits, but they all seem to be either 2 or 2.5" kits, some which include shocks, and some that don't. Also, they claim different size tires, ranging from 33 to 35. I'm hoping to get some 35's on there, and would like to buy a kit that provides for the correct changes (i.e. shocks, drop brackets, etc). Can you guys help me out with suggestions based on what you've used? Also, can 35's really fit, or is it busch league?

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Old 12-03-2007, 07:38 PM
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donahoe racing is a very good kit. you don't need a leveling kit to put 35s on. i have 315-70-17s on my truck without a leveling kit.
 
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Originally Posted by dirk upson
donahoe racing is a very good kit. you don't need a leveling kit to put 35s on. i have 315-70-17s on my truck without a leveling kit.
Thanks so much for the info. Funny that some of the leveling kit manufacturers state that once installed, you can run 33's if 35's already fit stock. It does look like there's tons of room for a larger tire. I'll check out the donahoe kit. Again, thanks for the reply,

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Old 12-09-2007, 08:11 PM
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I put on a Ready Lift Leveling Kit. I put it on a 2005 F350 Diesel 4x4 and you can put 36" tires on it. I put 35" tires on it and they look a little small. My shocks are Pro Comp MR-6 they are very nice. Well worth the money. I read were some people don't like pro comp but I have to say the shocks are very nice. It has a very good ride . Better than stock! The leveling kit took me all day to do it. I took my time and it was very easy except the steering stabilizer it was a dog to get off.

I used Day Star on my F250 and they were ok also but I wanted steel not rubber up front.

This leveling kit is ok but if I was going to do it again go with a 4" lift kit. The leveling kit will give you enough lift to fee the need for more! You will have to purchase shocks anyway. I did not want to change the front and not the rear.So all four match.
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 11:49 PM
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i have fox shocks on my truck, they are great..........
 
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Old 12-10-2007, 08:22 AM
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Thanks guys. I recently measured the truck, and found that the front only sits lower than the rear by 1 3/4" Does someone make a 1.5 or 2" leveling kit? I think that 2.5 might be too much. I don't really want to put in a full lift becuase I have racks and tool boxes on the back, and it's already hard enough to get stuff on the racks/ in and out of the boxes. Thanks
 
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Old 12-10-2007, 04:21 PM
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Look at Day Star I got 2" out of there kit the rubber settled down after two weeks.
 



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