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Is leveling worth it as a highway queen?

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Well I’ll share anyways. This was my 2019 big horn. 1-1/2” level in the front with 275/60/20 (33”) tires on stock wheels
 

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I just did a 2" leveling puck and I can say it does make the feeling more planted which you can say it's firm but not harsh at all. I'm really picky on how my truck feels. I had dropped the rear when I first bought it and didn't like it. I took them off within two weeks. Now with the front leveling pucks, I love the feeling of it. I need to take a few photos mine soon. I'm still on stock tires, but will be upgrading to 275/60R20's by next year.
 

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Bilstein 5100 front level with 33 tires and rides just like stock. Added hellwig sway bar and feels even better then stock.


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Oooh okay, so if that's the case you think if I go with the bilstein 5100 front and with 285/65/r18 falken at wheels it'll ride smoother than stock ? Ofc I'll add the sway bar aswell.

I dont like the eagle touring that comes with my laramie sport on 22s.. it seem flimsy.. and I did feel it slip the other day when I was in the rain
 

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Leveling isn’t really an on or off road thing, it’s an appearance thing ….. Bils give what most people describe as a “better” ride …. More stable and planted …. Stock ride is more plush and floaty … As mentioned above, you lose ride quality when you get into the E load tires …. I had em on my 2012, and didn’t mind them at all ….


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Aww man I actually put a deposit down for some LT285/65r18 E rated tires the other via the falken at3w....

I was going to so the bilstien in front aswell and the sway bar as mentioned just so overall it'll be a better ride but seem like base on what you're saying me picking the e rated tires was a mistake 😩
 

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I just ordered a front set of 5100’s, looking for a decent price on a hellwig. Do I need new UCA if I stay at setting 5?
 

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Aww man I actually put a deposit down for some LT285/65r18 E rated tires the other via the falken at3w....

I was going to so the bilstien in front aswell and the sway bar as mentioned just so overall it'll be a better ride but seem like base on what you're saying me picking the e rated tires was a mistake

You’re fine with the Falkens …. Anything bigger than the P275 stock ****years is going to jump to an LT E load …. You don’t have any choice …. Some people ***** about em, but I didn’t mind em at all … Stiffer sidewall in a bigger tire means better handling …. It’s all give n take …. You’ll be fine, unless you have a super sensitive butt …. And I sure as **** don’t want an answer to that ….. Lol


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You’re fine with the Falkens …. Anything bigger than the P275 stock ****years is going to jump to an LT E load …. You don’t have any choice …. Some people ***** about em, but I didn’t mind em at all … Stiffer sidewall in a bigger tire means better handling …. It’s all give n take …. You’ll be fine, unless you have a super sensitive butt …. And I sure as **** don’t want an answer to that ….. Lol


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Nitro Ridge Grapplers come in a variety of sizes bigger than stock in a non LT tire.
 

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I have a 2 inch Readylift level with stock uca's. No complaints about ride quality, although I think there is a little side roll compared to stock. I did put larger LT e-rated AT tires on. Still great ride quality but mpg probably 2-3 lower.
 

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Leveling will cost you mpg.

Maybe 1-2 mpg can be blamed on the level …. Larger tires will cost you a few more …. But it’s a full size 4WD truck with a Hemi V8 …. If you’re worried about mileage, get a Ridgeline, and convince yourself it’s a real truck …. Lol


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Maybe 1-2 mpg can be blamed on the level …. Larger tires will cost you a few more …. But it’s a full size 4WD truck with a Hemi V8 …. If you’re worried about mileage, get a Ridgeline, and convince yourself it’s a real truck …. Lol


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OP said it's a Highway Queen. You are describing an off road truck.
 

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OP said it's a Highway Queen. You are describing an off road truck.

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Wrong again …. My 2012 had 5”F/3”R lift with 35 X 12.50 Toyo ATII’s ….. Never offroad


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I just like gettin me, 3 buddies, and a big *** cooler full of beer to the golf course in style ….


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