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bzzboyz · 04-07-2021, 04:24 PM

Just bought a new F250 4x4 and looking for feedback from anyone who's had theirs leveled. Did your gas mileage suffer much? How was the handling and ride after? Any front end issues? I've also heard it will void the warranty for any front end work unless you do it the dealer. Thanks in advance.

kenforu · 04-07-2021, 08:03 PM

Not sure on the new Ford but I took my new Tundra crewmax to 4wheel parts and had a leveling kit put on it. Rides great drives straight and is all warranties on it through the dealership. Good luck mine is great.

trophyhunter01 · 04-07-2021, 08:06 PM

You can do a reverse level, look at PMF, will level and no front end issues. Check out the Super Duty forum lots of discussion on that topic.

Lafuria · 04-07-2021, 08:21 PM

I did the level and put the 36 inch toyo mts on my 2014 f250 diesel went from 17 on highway to 13, looked great, will never do it again, also wish i woulda done toyo ats bc of the noise, guess im getting old.
My 2019 left it stock.
However i recently googled the tremor package which i think is bigger tires guys claim they are getting 18 on highway might get that next time

Texas Stalker · 04-07-2021, 08:26 PM

Just bought a new 2021 f250. Had them level it 2.5” in the front with Readylift spacers and add 35” Toyos at the dealership. All under warranty. You won’t notice much of anything other than a better looking truck.

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TxAgHntr · 04-07-2021, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas Stalker

Just bought a new 2021 f250. Had them level it 2.5” in the front with Readylift spacers and add 35” Toyos at the dealership. All under warranty. You won’t notice much of anything other than a better looking truck.

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Mind posting up some pics?

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Texas Stalker · 04-07-2021, 09:18 PM

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Mind posting up some pics?

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chehunt · 04-07-2021, 09:26 PM

#bigpic! lol

RdRdrFan · 04-07-2021, 09:40 PM

I leveled my 2019 F250 but did it with a coil over kit. I also changed out the steering stabilizer. No idea on fuel mileage. Didn’t calculate before as I did it within a week of getting the truck. Honestly haven’t calculated it since. I thought it improved the handling but I didn’t go with a spacer kit and I went with new shocks all around.

sunsethunter · 04-07-2021, 09:49 PM

In for info

Quackerbox · 04-07-2021, 09:53 PM

We thought about doing ours but **** it's tall already

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dc1986 · 04-07-2021, 10:10 PM

2020 with a 2 1/2” Ready Lift leveling kit and 35” Nitto Grapplers. Drives like factory.

txtrophy85 · 04-07-2021, 10:40 PM

I leveled my 2017. Readylift kit and no difference in drive ability.

Put on 35’s, ranch hand full replacement and mileage dropped from 17 to 15.

Now run 37’s and I get 12-14 mpg. But dang it looks good

MarkV · 04-07-2021, 10:41 PM

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Is that a tremor package? Doesn’t say it on the side but like everything being blacked out. Good looking truck.

HUNTNETIME · 04-07-2021, 11:05 PM

Pros - Looks Cool, No rubbing(even with slightly larger than stock tires)
Cons - fuel mileage WILL SUFFER(if anyone says otherwise they are flat lying)

TexaswBOWhunter · 04-08-2021, 07:14 AM

I leveled my 19' with a 2.5" ready lift kit, steering stabilizer on 37's... Drive ability I no different to me, have a friend that has a brand new 21' Tremor and I think they ride similarly...

You will lose fuel mileage! But I didn't buy a 3/4 ton truck expecting great fuel mileage!

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sotx · 04-08-2021, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TexaswBOWhunter

I leveled my 19' with a 2.5" ready lift kit, steering stabilizer on 37's... Drive ability I no different to me, have a friend that has a brand new 21' Tremor and I think they ride similarly...

You will lose fuel mileage! But I didn't buy a 3/4 ton truck expecting great fuel mileage!

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Same and went with the 37 x 11's on my 2017

Fmjag64 · 04-08-2021, 07:44 AM

I did a 3:1 level with 35's and it's perfect. No cons in my book

RWB · 04-08-2021, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lafuria

I did the level and put the 36 inch toyo mts on my 2014 f250 diesel went from 17 on highway to 13, looked great, will never do it again, also wish i woulda done toyo ats bc of the noise, guess im getting old.
My 2019 left it stock.
However i recently googled the tremor package which i think is bigger tires guys claim they are getting 18 on highway might get that next time

Did you recalibrate your speedo for the bigger tires? 17 to 13 sounds like a big drop in MPG. Just wondering as I am looking at a 2014 now.

gingib · 04-08-2021, 07:48 AM

Whats the benefit?

cj7zrcool · 04-08-2021, 08:41 AM

I put 2" MaxRacing aluminum spacers under the spring pads of my 2019 F350 when I put my front full replacement bumper on a couple of weeks ago. No change in steering/handling and looks great.

Strummer · 04-08-2021, 08:49 AM

I’m running 35’s factory. No issues at all . I did trim the valance to make it look taller.

RdRdrFan · 04-08-2021, 08:56 AM

The bigger difference that you are seeing in fuel mileage is from the larger tires.....not so much from the leveling. Bigger, heavier, and wider tires will cause immediate and very noticeable negative changes in MPG no matter what the level or lift is on the truck.

RdRdrFan · 04-08-2021, 09:02 AM

FWIW, 37’s look perfect on these trucks with a level. I actually use my truck to pull on a regular basis and the large tires eat up power and more importantly, can cause issues when pulling goosenecks because the bed is too high.

If I had my truck just for fun and wanted it to look a certain way then I’d definitely go with a level and 37’s. I don’t know how to describe it other than “that is the way a truck is supposed to look.” It just isn’t feasible for me with the way I use mine.

Texas Stalker · 04-08-2021, 09:08 AM

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Is that a tremor package? Doesn’t say it on the side but like everything being blacked out. Good looking truck.

It’s their new sport trim package. I love it. Especially the headlights. Almost got a tremor until I saw this one. Thanks for the compliment.

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powderburner · 04-08-2021, 09:12 AM

tremor is the ready lift system put on the 2019 frame.

2020 was dropped by 1" over all to try and fix the death wobble issue.

Texas Stalker · 04-08-2021, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by powderburner

tremor is the ready lift system put on the 2019 frame.

2020 was dropped by 1" over all to try and fix the death wobble issue.

I noticed on mine they installed a dual steering stabilizer to try and correct that also.

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Black Ice · 04-08-2021, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by txtrophy85

I leveled my 2017. Readylift kit and no difference in drive ability.

Put on 35’s, ranch hand full replacement and mileage dropped from 17 to 15.

Now run 37’s and I get 12-14 mpg. But dang it looks good

I did 35’s at first then went to 37’s. Wish I would have never went to 37’s.

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jkranchrstexas · 04-08-2021, 06:48 PM

Only advice I can give, is to make sure they use leveling springs and not the “pucks”. I owned an off-road shop for years and the “pucks” take away from the ride of the vehicle. I just did my Ram 3500 dually and I used the Bilstein springs and dual reservoir shocks. Ride like a Cadillac....for a dually!! Lol

04-07-2021, 04:24 PM	#1
bzzboyz Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Tx.	F250 4x4 leveled. Pros/Cons Just bought a new F250 4x4 and looking for feedback from anyone who's had theirs leveled. Did your gas mileage suffer much? How was the handling and ride after? Any front end issues? I've also heard it will void the warranty for any front end work unless you do it the dealer. Thanks in advance.

04-07-2021, 08:03 PM	#2
kenforu Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: conroe texas Hunt In: Junction, Colorado, illinois, own property in Mountain Home.	Not sure on the new Ford but I took my new Tundra crewmax to 4wheel parts and had a leveling kit put on it. Rides great drives straight and is all warranties on it through the dealership. Good luck mine is great. Last edited by kenforu; 04-07-2021 at 08:04 PM. Reason: Wrong

04-07-2021, 10:10 PM	#12
dc1986 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lumberton,Texas Hunt In: Mexico	2020 with a 2 1/2” Ready Lift leveling kit and 35” Nitto Grapplers. Drives like factory. Attached Images

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04-07-2021, 08:06 PM	#3
trophyhunter01 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Hunt In: Walker County on the river	You can do a reverse level, look at PMF, will level and no front end issues. Check out the Super Duty forum lots of discussion on that topic.

04-07-2021, 08:21 PM	#4
Lafuria Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Nov 2020 Hunt In: telegraph, kimble co	I did the level and put the 36 inch toyo mts on my 2014 f250 diesel went from 17 on highway to 13, looked great, will never do it again, also wish i woulda done toyo ats bc of the noise, guess im getting old. My 2019 left it stock. However i recently googled the tremor package which i think is bigger tires guys claim they are getting 18 on highway might get that next time

04-07-2021, 08:26 PM	#5
Texas Stalker Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Howe Hunt In: Oklahoma	Just bought a new 2021 f250. Had them level it 2.5” in the front with Readylift spacers and add 35” Toyos at the dealership. All under warranty. You won’t notice much of anything other than a better looking truck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

04-07-2021, 09:26 PM	#8
chehunt Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus Hunt In: Colorado County/ NM	#bigpic! lol

04-07-2021, 09:40 PM	#9
RdRdrFan Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lubbock, TX	I leveled my 2019 F250 but did it with a coil over kit. I also changed out the steering stabilizer. No idea on fuel mileage. Didn’t calculate before as I did it within a week of getting the truck. Honestly haven’t calculated it since. I thought it improved the handling but I didn’t go with a spacer kit and I went with new shocks all around.

04-07-2021, 09:49 PM	#10
sunsethunter Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Sunset	In for info

04-07-2021, 09:53 PM	#11
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	We thought about doing ours but **** it's tall already Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

04-07-2021, 10:40 PM	#13
txtrophy85 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boerne Hunt In: All over the World	I leveled my 2017. Readylift kit and no difference in drive ability. Put on 35’s, ranch hand full replacement and mileage dropped from 17 to 15. Now run 37’s and I get 12-14 mpg. But dang it looks good

04-07-2021, 11:05 PM	#15
HUNTNETIME Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Hunt In: Hebbronville, TX	Pros - Looks Cool, No rubbing(even with slightly larger than stock tires) Cons - fuel mileage WILL SUFFER(if anyone says otherwise they are flat lying)

04-08-2021, 07:14 AM	#16
TexaswBOWhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montgomery County Hunt In: Kerr, Montgomery & Leon Counties in Tx, SW Kansas	I leveled my 19' with a 2.5" ready lift kit, steering stabilizer on 37's... Drive ability I no different to me, have a friend that has a brand new 21' Tremor and I think they ride similarly... You will lose fuel mileage! But I didn't buy a 3/4 ton truck expecting great fuel mileage! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

04-08-2021, 07:44 AM	#18
Fmjag64 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: DFW Hunt In: NTX	I did a 3:1 level with 35's and it's perfect. No cons in my book

04-08-2021, 07:48 AM	#20
gingib Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Central Tx Hunt In: NTX	Whats the benefit?

04-08-2021, 08:41 AM	#21
cj7zrcool Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springtown Hunt In: Looking for a new lease!	I put 2" MaxRacing aluminum spacers under the spring pads of my 2019 F350 when I put my front full replacement bumper on a couple of weeks ago. No change in steering/handling and looks great.

04-08-2021, 08:49 AM	#22
Strummer Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edna Tx Hunt In: At Gary's place ,and the backyard	I’m running 35’s factory. No issues at all . I did trim the valance to make it look taller.

04-08-2021, 08:56 AM	#23
RdRdrFan Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lubbock, TX	The bigger difference that you are seeing in fuel mileage is from the larger tires.....not so much from the leveling. Bigger, heavier, and wider tires will cause immediate and very noticeable negative changes in MPG no matter what the level or lift is on the truck.

04-08-2021, 09:02 AM	#24
RdRdrFan Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lubbock, TX	FWIW, 37’s look perfect on these trucks with a level. I actually use my truck to pull on a regular basis and the large tires eat up power and more importantly, can cause issues when pulling goosenecks because the bed is too high. If I had my truck just for fun and wanted it to look a certain way then I’d definitely go with a level and 37’s. I don’t know how to describe it other than “that is the way a truck is supposed to look.” It just isn’t feasible for me with the way I use mine.

04-08-2021, 09:12 AM	#26
powderburner Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE Houston Friendswood Hunt In: Zapata-San Ygnacio	tremor is the ready lift system put on the 2019 frame. 2020 was dropped by 1" over all to try and fix the death wobble issue.

04-08-2021, 06:48 PM	#29
jkranchrstexas Six Point Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Colmesneil, TX Hunt In: Ft. McKavett, TX	Only advice I can give, is to make sure they use leveling springs and not the “pucks”. I owned an off-road shop for years and the “pucks” take away from the ride of the vehicle. I just did my Ram 3500 dually and I used the Bilstein springs and dual reservoir shocks. Ride like a Cadillac....for a dually!! Lol