Great video/ Question: how much deflection on the CV joint angles was resultant from the leveling, e.g., too high of a lift via shock tower spacers verses a diff drop bracket method can result in a lot of rotation stress on the joint if it's too much. Any ideas on what your CV joint angles are now as I believe in stock form they are with little if any deflection? Kindest regards.
What a difficult question. 1st of all, I have no idea, lol. 2nd, my buddy had me do a 3 inch on his 2014, and his ball joint pulled apart. Lucky for him, he was in his driveway so no major damage. He had to do an aftermarket upper control arm to get within specs. Now I did a 2.5, and I'm maxed out on my camber and cast. So I wouldn't go any more than a 2.5. Anything after that, I'd do a full suspension lift. I really hope that answers your question.
If you did a 3 inch, I would say yes. I did a 3 inch on my buddy's 2014 fx4, and he couldn't get it aligned. So he did the upper control arms, and it worked out great.
Well, I guess if you want to stretch your axle, fight, and waste time, then don't undo a simple axle nut. This is the way I think it should be done.... I think you need to find another way to occupy your time instead of being a keyboard warrior.
I remember doing mine on my 19 and taking the studs out were a LIFE CHANGER
@@ThenewguyYT I figured it out on the second truck I did lol
I''m getting ready to level my '17 XLT soon... so this video is greatly appreciated my friend.
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Sweet video, thanks for this! Might do this on my 23 as well! 😅
Thank you glad I could help
Thank you!
I did a lowering shackle instead and removed the blocks. 3/4" rake. No alignment needed.
Yep, that's a great plan if you're not looking to do bigger wheels and tires like I am.
Great video/ Question: how much deflection on the CV joint angles was resultant from the leveling, e.g., too high of a lift via shock tower spacers verses a diff drop bracket method can result in a lot of rotation stress on the joint if it's too much. Any ideas on what your CV joint angles are now as I believe in stock form they are with little if any deflection? Kindest regards.
What a difficult question. 1st of all, I have no idea, lol. 2nd, my buddy had me do a 3 inch on his 2014, and his ball joint pulled apart. Lucky for him, he was in his driveway so no major damage. He had to do an aftermarket upper control arm to get within specs. Now I did a 2.5, and I'm maxed out on my camber and cast. So I wouldn't go any more than a 2.5. Anything after that, I'd do a full suspension lift. I really hope that answers your question.
@@MakingNoise45 Excellent info you shared on your experiences with the installs you’ve done. Thank you for the reply.
How are the cv axles? Do u need aftermarket upper control arms?
If you did a 3 inch, I would say yes. I did a 3 inch on my buddy's 2014 fx4, and he couldn't get it aligned. So he did the upper control arms, and it worked out great.
Did you use the Motofab 2.5” pucks?
Yes
Did leveling impact fuel economy or handling?
No, not at all. When I put bigger tires on, it will, though.
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Do not have to take the axle nut off
Yes you need to slide the axle out of the spindle.
@@MakingNoise45I did not have to and the fox2.0 went in fine with no issues for 30k. You are really good at working on things though.
Well, I guess if you want to stretch your axle, fight, and waste time, then don't undo a simple axle nut. This is the way I think it should be done.... I think you need to find another way to occupy your time instead of being a keyboard warrior.