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Fun GT said:
Anyone here with leveling kits who are having driveline, tire, or suspension issues of any kind is met by the service department saying "well you have a leveling kit"................. blaming everything is caused by this.

But then again they have 6 inch lifted trucks that they built sitting on their lot, go figure ?? Looks sharp but would not want to have any issues afterwards, good luck with this service department.
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I've had 2.5" leveling kits on all my f150s as well as an extra 1-1.5" block in the back . Never had any tire issues and most always ran 33's .. as long as everything is thought and the alignment is done right . There should be no issues..
I've installed kits on many friends f150s and even Rams . No one seems to have tire issues
 
most dealerships are offering kits and they are pricy, plus your paying hefty
install price, but warranty intact.
You really have to understand, more fuel, more road noise and loss of handling.
if you understand, enjoy.

anyone buying a truck with fuel milage concerns, " heres your sign"
I have seen it hundreds of times, guy in morning wearing a suit, driving big truck whining about
fuel costs, I awlasy make a point to laugh at them, as I mumble walking away, want big rig
and yaris fuel prices, idiots.
 
I should have specified.
This setup is a bit extreme.
We did not have this on lot.
We built at request of customer.

We stand behind what we install.
We make sure alignment is dialled in.
Re-align headlights too so they don’t blind on-coming traffic.

This and levelling kits do catch more wind so do affect fuel mileage.
Also handling and noise as stated already.
Buyer beware.
Some parts and certain tire sizes work well together but others not so much.

Personally, I would not do this.
I would by ready made like a Raptor.

I too laugh at half ton buyers who worry about fuel mileage.
I mean, “Come on”!

Half ton truck, good fuel mileage.
Isn’t that what they call an oxymoron?
 
67 AGAIN said:
I should have specified.
This setup is a bit extreme.
We did not have this on lot.
We built at request of customer.

We stand behind what we install.
We make sure alignment is dialled in.
Re-align headlights too so they don’t blind on-coming traffic.

This and levelling kits do catch more wind so do affect fuel mileage.
Also handling and noise as stated already.
Buyer beware.
Some parts and certain tire sizes work well together but others not so much.

Personally, I would not do this.
I would by ready made like a Raptor.

I too laugh at half ton buyers who worry about fuel mileage.
I mean, “Come on”!

Half ton truck, good fuel mileage.
Isn’t that what they call an oxymoron?
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for many you just need to remove the Oxy LOL.

I am with you on Raptor or now new Bronco.
actually a bit of a challenge when time to order.
WIfe's wants agressive look.
finding that, along with balance of comfort
and noise is the challenge. Odds of hers seeing off road duty,
likely pretty slim .
 
I have the 2.7 in mine and it have good mileage, but I would have bought any engine that suited my other options. I do love the 138 liter tank, goes a long time between fills and so fewer stops for fuel. Just seems like it goes for ever on a tank. The tanks got to be 3 or 4 times bigger than the Mustang.
 
I will be first to concede new trucks are much better engineered and get better mileage than just 5 years ago.
And that is nice to see across the board.
My new F150 is averaging 12L/100km.
Nice improvement over my 2014 that averaged 15L/100km, and I’ll gladly take it.
And 2.7 is even better in easy to medium duty everyday use, and that’s a good thing.

But a person is shopping a truck weighing 3 tons, square front end, 4X4, heavy wheels and tires, added equipment and you know it will ever only get groceries.
And their first concern is fuel economy.
I silently think they need a reality check.
And they are not shopping the right vehicle.
A CUV or at most an SUV is all they really need.

But trucks are now a social status in society.
A lot of people just want to fit in.
They just have a hard time squaring up their whiskey taste with their beer budget.
 
I am now driving F-250 with 6.2 litre gas engine.
Experiment, I beleive I will be aheads $4200 in 4 years
over the diesel. My logic.
I need it to plow and salt in winter, but likely don't need this in summer.
I haul the odd thing now but not much.
Fuel mileage is closer now between gas and diesel's
Before covid and after fuel regulation, Diesel fuel is always
the same or more in cost at pump, engine is a $10,000 option and
maintenance is much more.
Last winter I got 20 Litres per 100hmp
currently 15.8
I am on target, if I can remember 3 years from now I will update.
 
Any feedback on the new 7.3 gas. Sounds like it's a beast for towing ?? Diesel is still the way to go when towing but this one could be an alternative if you don't want or need a diesel beast for daily stuff, just occasional towing.
 
Fun GT said:
Any feedback on the new 7.3 gas. Sounds like it's a beast for towing ?? Diesel is still the way to go when towing but this one could be an alternative if you don't want or need a diesel beast for daily stuff, just occasional towing.
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not sure, $3000 option. sounds cool.
6.2 has 420 HP and over 450 lns of torq.
 
I've only used mine as a daily driver, but I'm a big fan of the 6.2L , 100,000 km on mine and not a bit of trouble since my first one in 2011, and on to the second in 2014.

Heard lots of good press , supposed to be bulletproof, well, as good as you can get anyway.

My lifetime mileage number, not that I care, but from new it's 16.5 L / 100 km.
 
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