Several months ago, I purchased a 2023 F150 XLT. Getting it leveled should be my first priority, according to my brother. I’m not sure whether I like the raked appearance, but I can understand why. In addition, I primarily drive in the city, but I do occasionally do road excursions. I have no immediate plans to purchase bigger or off-road tires. Is gas mileage actually decreased by leveling? Does it really matter if I don’t haul or tow anything?
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Other than aesthetics, there is no purpose to acquire a level if you don’t replace your tires with larger ones. Leveling exacerbates the driving dynamics and offers no benefit. Your truck will have a reverse rake when you tow. Your mileage will drop.
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The fourth vehicle. I haven’t taken any of them down. Unable to see why I would
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Most of the time, the front and back levels are just aesthetic.
Your valance’s higher up angles and less coverage below the vehicle might have an impact on your mpg. It is only noticeable.
A level tire will not close the wheel well gap; instead, a little larger tire will. This usually doesn’t look nice.
See whether you like it by looking up some leveled vehicles.
Personally, I would choose a rear level—which is less expensive and reversible—over a front level. I do, however, want my goods low.
Pucks are the least expensive method to go to the front, but they are also the worst.
Better possibilities include shock sets from Eibach (for somewhat more comfort) and Belstein (for slightly more offroad).
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On my XLT, I performed a reverse level and took off the factory “lift blocks” for the rear springs that are included on all 4x4s. This caused the rear to dip at the wheel well by around 1 1/2". Best part? A lower tailgate is welcomed because I use my vehicle for work, and it was free. Hahaha.
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A lower bedside would be really beneficial! For that aspect of usage, I would really want to drop mine on bags or something like.
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I leveled a 13" F150 on 35" tires and then elevated it 6" on 35" tires using suspension.
I left it stock after trading it for a '18 with the FX4 package. Not only is the ride far more pleasant, but it also gets much better gas mileage.
Having had both, I believe that it is not worth the money to remove the rake in order to make it appear “better” (both in terms of level and mpg).
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I gave it some thought, but I sort I like the rake appearance and I don’t really need huge tires because I mostly drive in cities rather than on rough terrain. My new tires are a size larger and higher than the standard ones, and they fit and look fantastic without requiring any leveling. Another thing I dislike about leveled vehicles is that when they pull or carry, the rear end hangs lower than the front end. It gives the truck a feeble appearance. I would want to retain the front raked and avoid having the back end appear to be dragging because I do occasionally transport goods.
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The aesthetic comes in second. Other than adding a chrome cow catcher that lowers the front even farther, I haven’t touched my 2015 XLT stock since it was new. 