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readylift level, stock wheels?

syrc

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outside of a few youtube videos, haven't seen any mention of folks leveling their trucks yet, and definitely haven't seen any keeping wheels stock. is everyone in wait and see mode or something??

i got to see a few lightning lariats on the lot today, hoping to get comfortable with keeping the rake but i just can't do it. i have to assume a level without bigger knobby tires won't be as big of a range hit as the 8%-10% hit seen in town & country videos.

i'll be getting the 2" readylift level and swapping out the stock tires with same size next week. i guess i can be the guinea pig, but can't believe more folks haven't pulled the trigger yet.
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I’ve already pulled the trigger but my truck is non existent for another two weeks lol. I’m with ya on the rake, it’s gotta go.
 

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What does it do to blue cruise and other sensors?
 

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I'm waiting for my Lariat (July 22-28) ER so I'm wondering the same thing on Blue Cruise/sensors... If no issues, I plan on leveling out the truck and getting some new tires but in the same size as stock to limit range loss.
 

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I am firmly in wait and see group. This is my first truck and I have never changed wheels on any vehicle. Please do post pictures and specific parts when you do upgrade.

I think I will keep the OEM tires and wheels in the garage and switch them out if I ever need to do cross country or long tow trips.
 

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On the fence waiting for Fox to confirm their snap ons or coil overs can handle the heavier weight. The stock ride is very plush but way too bouncy.
 
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reporting back - 2 inch readylift level, ceramic (graphene?) coat, stock wheels with some pretty tame michelin defender ltx a/s tires, same size as stock.

in terms of efficiency, only one data point, a 15 mile trip, 2.6 mi/kwh. mixed highway and around town. obviously means nothing without a control test. but seems about same as i was getting before with similar trips. may have some better data points next week with commute.


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