My Tremor Mods - 2" level kit & tires (295/70 - 18s)

[ERM]

I added a 2 inch level to tame that ridiculous rake that comes from the factory. I think a 2 1/2 would pretty much level it, but if you tow anything, the rake would probably reverse on you. I'm in Salt Lake City, and have 200 pounds of sand bags in the rear for the winter. This also levels it with a 2 inch lift. I changed the tires to 295/70 - 18s (about 34 1/3) - about a 3.5% change. Yes, you probably could up that to 35s, but my fear would be clearance offroad unless you leveled it higher. Here is the oddity: I downloaded FORScan and was prepared to make the required mods to the tire size, but I checked the speed up to 75 and it's spot on! So, was the speed/tire size not calibrated right to begin with? Unfortunately, I didn't check it before I added the new tires...

Also, I am keeping my keyfobs in Faraday cases, and would suggest you all do the same. The technology that relays your keyfob signal to your car/truck is prevalent now. And, yes, it has even made it here in SLC. It takes 2 offenders, one to stand by your truck and one to get close enough to you to transmit your keyfob signal. We had 5 cars opened at one park a few weeks ago. They took everything in all 5 cars. The next level is to take the vehicle after entry. I still haven't been briefed on that part, but it must involve retaining/cloning the keyfob signal, once it's replicated. Tom Cruise had his BMW stolen last year using this tech. His keyfob was in his hotel room... Faraday cases are on Amazon. They are selling some that don't work, so beware. One I tried had a zip closer and seemed like it was a good quality, but I could still walk up to the truck and open it by touching the door handle.

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[RMQ]

I added a 2 inch level to tame that ridiculous rake that comes from the factory. I think a 2 1/2 would pretty much level it, but if you tow anything, the rake would probably reverse on you. I'm in Salt Lake City, and have 200 pounds of sand bags in the rear for the winter. This also levels it with a 2 inch lift. I changed the tires to 295/70 - 18s (about 34 1/3) - about a 3.5% change. Yes, you probably could up that to 35s, but my fear would be clearance offroad unless you leveled it higher. Here is the oddity: I downloaded FORScan and was prepared to make the required mods to the tire size, but I checked the speed up to 75 and it's spot on! So, was the speed/tire size not calibrated right to begin with? Unfortunately, I didn't check it before I added the new tires...

Also, I am keeping my keyfobs in Faraday cases, and would suggest you all do the same. The technology that relays your keyfob signal to your car/truck is prevalent now. And, yes, it has even made it here in SLC. It takes 2 offenders, one to stand by your truck and one to get close enough to you to transmit your keyfob signal. We had 5 cars opened at one park a few weeks ago. They took everything in all 5 cars. The next level is to take the vehicle after entry. I still haven't been briefed on that part, but it must involve retaining/cloning the keyfob signal, once it's replicated. Tom Cruise had his BMW stolen last year using this tech. His keyfob was in his hotel room... Faraday cases are on Amazon. They are selling some that don't work, so beware. One I tried had a zip closer and seemed like it was a good quality, but I could still walk up to the truck and open it by touching the door handle.

Thanks for posting this. Do you mind if I ask the details on cost for your level (eg. kit cost, which one, install/alignment cost, any additional warranty)? I’m trying to aggregate that

 

[ERM]

I had the dealer do it before I bought it. They said their cost was $550 and that was the price I paid. The kit costs are less for sure. If I did it, then I'd need to take it somewhere for alignment and headlight adjustment, which I didn't want to do. And, I wanted it under the Ford warranty. I initially wasn't happy that it wasn't leveled after the "Level" was done. They said that the Tremor suspension is soft and that it would drop considerably with an average tongue weight. They were right.

 

[MNSportsman]

If you get a chance, would you be able to post up some pics. I'm thinking of doing the exact same (2" level / 295/70's) to my Tremor.

 

[ERM]

Here are the pics!

 

[MNSportsman]

Here are the pics!

That looks really good! I like that the 2" level removes some of the extreme rake but keeps just enough for when towing. The 295s don't look like they stick out too far either. Thanks for posting.

 

[ERM]

Exactly! The 295s just poke out enough to do a slight spray on parts of the body, but not enough to spray mud everywhere.

 

[doocatracer08]

my level was $100, install with alignment $350

 

[9663mu]

Those coopers looks great on the truck mate

 

[futuretrunks]

Sweet! I don’t tow, but do some off roading so I got the 2.5 pro comp level. Installing next week I’m super excited.

 

[9663mu]

I added a 2 inch level to tame that ridiculous rake that comes from the factory. I think a 2 1/2 would pretty much level it, but if you tow anything, the rake would probably reverse on you. I'm in Salt Lake City, and have 200 pounds of sand bags in the rear for the winter. This also levels it with a 2 inch lift. I changed the tires to 295/70 - 18s (about 34 1/3) - about a 3.5% change. Yes, you probably could up that to 35s, but my fear would be clearance offroad unless you leveled it higher. Here is the oddity: I downloaded FORScan and was prepared to make the required mods to the tire size, but I checked the speed up to 75 and it's spot on! So, was the speed/tire size not calibrated right to begin with? Unfortunately, I didn't check it before I added the new tires...

Also, I am keeping my keyfobs in Faraday cases, and would suggest you all do the same. The technology that relays your keyfob signal to your car/truck is prevalent now. And, yes, it has even made it here in SLC. It takes 2 offenders, one to stand by your truck and one to get close enough to you to transmit your keyfob signal. We had 5 cars opened at one park a few weeks ago. They took everything in all 5 cars. The next level is to take the vehicle after entry. I still haven't been briefed on that part, but it must involve retaining/cloning the keyfob signal, once it's replicated. Tom Cruise had his BMW stolen last year using this tech. His keyfob was in his hotel room... Faraday cases are on Amazon. They are selling some that don't work, so beware. One I tried had a zip closer and seemed like it was a good quality, but I could still walk up to the truck and open it by touching the door handle.

Your truck looks killer! Did you by any chance measure the ground to fender ?

 

[Nomad]

Exactly! The 295s just poke out enough to do a slight spray on parts of the body, but not enough to spray mud everywhere.

ERM,
Now that that you have been running ur setup awhile, any rubbing, etc? Have you done any decent off-roading to test it?

 

[ERM]

No and No. The tires are very quiet. There was just a bit of a hum at 40ish for the first month or so, and now nothing. The tires do not rub. These added an inch in tire height and an inch in width. If I had installed the 35s on these stock rims, there would have been issues. Also, The 35s require a wider rim. I really like these rims and didn't want to change them.

I have not had the chance to take it out though. Our trails in north Utah are just now starting to melt. Can't wait for that though!

 

[Traildozer]

anyone running Raptor rim and tires on the Tremor? They are actually a lighter tire.

 

[1warmtremor]

I added a 2 inch level to tame that ridiculous rake that comes from the factory. I think a 2 1/2 would pretty much level it, but if you tow anything, the rake would probably reverse on you. I'm in Salt Lake City, and have 200 pounds of sand bags in the rear for the winter. This also levels it with a 2 inch lift. I changed the tires to 295/70 - 18s (about 34 1/3) - about a 3.5% change. Yes, you probably could up that to 35s, but my fear would be clearance offroad unless you leveled it higher. Here is the oddity: I downloaded FORScan and was prepared to make the required mods to the tire size, but I checked the speed up to 75 and it's spot on! So, was the speed/tire size not calibrated right to begin with? Unfortunately, I didn't check it before I added the new tires...

Also, I am keeping my keyfobs in Faraday cases, and would suggest you all do the same. The technology that relays your keyfob signal to your car/truck is prevalent now. And, yes, it has even made it here in SLC. It takes 2 offenders, one to stand by your truck and one to get close enough to you to transmit your keyfob signal. We had 5 cars opened at one park a few weeks ago. They took everything in all 5 cars. The next level is to take the vehicle after entry. I still haven't been briefed on that part, but it must involve retaining/cloning the keyfob signal, once it's replicated. Tom Cruise had his BMW stolen last year using this tech. His keyfob was in his hotel room... Faraday cases are on Amazon. They are selling some that don't work, so beware. One I tried had a zip closer and seemed like it was a good quality, but I could still walk up to the truck and open it by touching the door handle.

I have a 2.5 level and I still have about a 1” to .5” rake. It’s perfect for me in case I load the bed. Not sure if you can see it in this pic.

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