Lowered to leveled. It was time for a change

[jmyer72]

Been running the drop setup for about a year now. I love it and think it looks great but I was ready for a change for a few reasons...

1 - Wanted a different look
2 - Wanted more "truck functionality". (Payload, towing, etc.)
3 - Better ride quality. (Didn't ride awful lowered but you could definitely tell a difference)
4 - Axle boot issues. (I had lowered mine a little more than others and it was causing the inner boot to rub the control arm on suspension compression resulting in eventual leaks)

I went with the Rough County 3" leveling kit that includes new upper control arms. Tires are 35x12.50 20's on 2016 Lariat Special Edition wheels with 1.25" spacers. Spacers not only help the look but are necessary because without them the inside of the tire rubs the upper control arm.

I'm super happy with the look and ride quality. No issues with ADAS, Blue Cruise, etc.

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[Brent@ANParts]

Both look good! Amazing how a simple suspension and wheel change can totally affect the look and feel of the truck.

 

[K6CCC]

If you don't mind answering, what was the total cost of the life and tires?

 

[jmyer72]

If you don't mind answering, what was the total cost of the life and tires?

I purchased the wheels on Marketplace for $400, the leveling kit was a little under $400, the tires were $963, I did the install myself, and the alignment was free since I work at a collision repair facility and we did it here.

 

[CerebralPrimate]

I honestly like the look of the lowered version better, but I absolutely understand wanting more functionality and ride comfort. And hey, its kinda fun to to change it up every now and then.

 

[Robocop]

HI Jason,

your truck looked great before but I think the look is much better now.

I have to say I never noticed that pinstripe graphic down the side until now either. It looks to be painted .... is it a decal? whatever the case, it looks amazing.

Lovely!

 

[Rayden]

I noticed your "cosmetic" charging port door is no longer there!

 

[MaintGrl]

I noticed your "cosmetic" charging port door is no longer there!

Yes, it IS in some pictures, but gone in others....

 

[Rayden]

Yes, it IS in some pictures, but gone in others....

I think it's only on that first "Before" pic and seems to have vanished after that. I'm guessing since he works in a collision repair shop, maybe he had a new front corner panel put on?

 

[jmyer72]

I think it's only on that first "Before" pic and seems to have vanished after that. I'm guessing since he works in a collision repair shop, maybe he had a new front corner panel put on?

Good catch. No, it's a 24 so it doesn't have the fake door. I reversed a pic I had of the driver's side so the truck would be facing the same direction

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