Hey, everybody.
I'm Justin with americantrucks.com, and welcome to my best of video for the leveling kit category,
available for the 2015 and newer F150.
Now, the purpose of this video is to combine my personal feedback and experience along
with customer popularity, to help make the buying process a much easier one when it does
come time to level that new rig, in addition to getting some bigger tires under there.
So, why go with a leveling kit?
Well, as the name implies, leveling your truck is the act of raising the front end anywhere
from one and a half to three inches, which will serve two purposes.
Now, first and foremost, it's going to eliminate that factory rig, which is the look of the
front end being a little bit lower than the rear.
Secondly, depending on how big of a leveling kit you go with, it's gonna allow you to squeeze
some bigger tires underneath your truck compared to what came on it from the factory.
Now, on top of that, the leveling kits are gonna be far more affordable and far easier
to install compared to those full-blown suspension lift kits, which typically involve a lot more
parts and some permanent modification to your truck.
The leveling kits here are completely reversible, and again, a lot easier to install.
I do wanna quickly point out that all three of my leveling kit selections in this video
will fit both two and four-wheel drive trucks.
However, that is not the case with every kit in the category.
So, just double-check your fitment before pulling the trigger for your truck.
My first selection goes to the Rough Country 2-inch Kit, which according to the company,
will fit a 33 x 12.5-inch tire.
Now, the Rough Country 2 Inch option will be far, in a way, the most popular here in
the category at this current time.
And like other kits, it is pretty simple by design.
And what I mean by that is, guys, you're looking at a pair of strut extensions here that will
bolt to the top of your strut assembly to give you that additional altitude for the
front end.
And in Rough Country's case, those extensions are gonna be constructed out of high-quality
6061 billet aluminum will include, of course, all of your necessary hardware needed for
the installation, and will be backed by a lifetime warranty.
Keep in mind, guys, you're getting all of this for right around $100 here, which makes
the 2-inch option from Rough Country one of the most affordable kits currently on the
site in addition to being one of the most popular.
But what if you crave a little bit more?
You'd like a little bit more height for that front end to fit an even bigger tire underneath
that new truck?
Well, for that, I'd recommend going with the Mammoth 2.5-Inch Leveling Kit, which the company
claims, will allow for a 35-inch tall tire.
Like our first kit, the Mammoth is also going to be a very popular option on the site, in
addition to also being very affordable at just north of 100 bucks.
Now, like that Rough Country kit, the Mammoth will also feature a very simple design, including
a strut spacer this time measuring 2.5-inches tall, giving you that additional boost over
the 2-inch leveling kit options.
As far as materials are concerned, Mammoth incorporates a powder-coated laser cut steel
for their spacer, which as you can see, has been finished off in a hammer tone coating,
which will add some durability and prevent any possible corrosion over the years.
This kit has been made in the U.S.A. and does include all of the necessary hardware for
the installation.
Now, before I go onto my third and final kit here for this video, I do wanna point out
that, yes, you will find 3-inch leveling kit options on the site that will deliver 3-inches
of lift for the front end.
But if I can quickly just throw in my two cents here, will a 3-inch leveling kit give
you more clearance?
Sure, absolutely.
But those bigger kits tend to put your CV joints and axels at really bad or extreme
angles.
And, sure, this might not be a big deal for two-wheel drive trucks out there or for four-wheel
drive trucks who spend most of their time on the road.
However, for the owners out there who do a fair amount of four-wheeling, this might accelerate
the wear and tear on those front axels or hubs.
And because of this, I tend to recommend sticking to a 2.5-inch leveling kit kind of as your
max height here, guys, for the truck owners out there who still tend to take their rigs
off-road frequently.
But moving on to my third and final selection, and for that, I chose the Rough Country 2-Inch
Leveling Kit with shocks, which will allow for a 33-inch tall tire.
Now, this kit got top honors from me, not based off of total lift or overall quality,
but rather what is included.
And as you guys can see, you're really getting a lot here with this third and final option.
Now, unlike my first two selections, the Rough Country kit that we have here does include
spacers for the strut assembly, of course, but also includes parts for the rear including
new N2.0 shocks along with 1-inch blocks and new bolts for the rear axle.
So, yes, you're still essentially leveling your truck here, guys, but your final results
won't be as nose high as some of your other options on the site.
And this actually could be a good thing for owners out there who plan on hauling a lot
of cargo in the bed area or maybe doing a lot of towing, as the rear blocks and the
new N2.0 shocks won't allow for as much sag as you might otherwise see if you didn't touch
the rear end at all.
So, definitely, something to consider there.
Construction wise, well, you're looking at pretty familiar territory at least upfront
here.
And that's because this kit does incorporate those same 2-inch billet aluminum spacers
as my first kit but with the added goodies for the rear, including those new rear shocks,
which will help firm up the rear end a little bit more in addition to the 1-inch blocks
here and those brand new U-bolts.
Now, expect to spend a little bit more for this kit as those extra components do add
up a little bit.
But still very affordable overall at the $200 price point.
Well, guys, that's gonna wrap up my best of video for the leveling kit category available
for all 2015 and newer F150s.
Again, this is just three of many different options you'll find on the site.
So, if you still have any questions about the products in general, check out the respective
product pages along with the customer reviews.
It's a great way to help you make a better decision for your own truck.
Thanks for watching, I'm Justin.
And for all things F150, keep it right here at americantrucks.com.
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