Leveling kit

Putting a 2.25" leveling kit in the front and the putting some ko2's on it 265/70/17....
Do I really need a leveling kit?

 

Will it look unlevel if I don't
Why is my local guy saying I should do that?

 

You don't have to. It won't rub. It's all on preference. I'd rather go with Bilstein 5100's at 0.85. Do a search this has been covered a lot.

 

its going to have cali lean if you lift the front 2"

 

I put 265/70/17s with TDR Pro wheels on mine and they DO rub on the mudguards (both OEM and Plasticolor flaps). I decided the go with the toytec boss 2.0 to lift it and hopefully get rid of the rubbing. If you can afford the boss lift i would do it, you can adjust the lift anywhere from 0-2" above stock. With 5100s you only have a couple predefined settings. The boss will let you dial it in exactly how you want it

 

you dont need a leveling kit unless you want to level the truck or you want more clearance for the tires.

 

Hey aussiek2000...
What is a Cali lean?

 

Cali lean, bro lean...

 

when the front sits higher than the rear

 

Not a fan personally.

 

That looks like shit...really...a 2.25 leveling kit is going to do that?

 

Yep. The rear is about 1.5-2" higher than the front, so a 2.25 in the front will be higher.

 

So should I just put on 265/70/17's with out a leveling kit?...think it will fit?

 

You might have to do a bit of trimming on your mud flaps and air dam.

 

Don't mean to sound lame but when you say trim...
Can that just be done with a sawzall?

 

A cut off wheel would probably be a little cleaner. You could always take the air dam off and it would look a lot better.

 

Is the airdam what the tire will rub on?
Or just one of a few things it might rub....

 

not even that much. My truck is leveled 3/4" and it measures the same ride height front and rear.

 

My EXACT set-up used to rub until I had them re-look at the caster settings. Now they don't rub. I have mud guards as well.

 

Most on here seem to be running 265/70/17s with no rubbing at all and no lift. Worst case as others mentioned if you'll need to trim the mudflaps and airdam but most here seem to have that tire size with no issues. On my second gen I was able to trim the mudflaps super clean with a straight razor that I warmed up with a torch lighter that I use for lighting my cigars. Cut thru them like butter.