Hybrid XL FWD build w/ Rough Country Leveling Kit, 265/60/18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, 18" KMC wheels

[Ronbye]

Looks gooooood!!!!!!! Can't wait for my XL Oxford white hybrid to come in so I can do some stuff to it as well. Thanks for the ideas!!

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[Mav615]

Great looking truck!! 31mpg's must mean you're driving in "Normal" mode. Select "ECO" and you could probably get 5mpg's back. It's a pain that you have to select it every time you start the vehicle.

Great looking truck!! 31mpg's must mean you're driving in "Normal" mode. Select "ECO" and you could probably get 5mpg's back. It's a pain that you have to select it every time you start the vehicle.

Definitely heavy footed here lol and driving in normal mode more than I should. Making a conscious effort to stay in eco and up the mpg!

 

[Mav615]

Looks really great. I can't seem to find a leveling kit for my XLT hybrid. They only list AWD models. How much did you lift it? Any links to the Rough Country lift kits p/n appreciated.

Thank you! I used the Rough Country AWD Front 1 inch kit for 99$
https://www.roughcountry.com/ford-leveling-kit-51063.html

The kit is listed for AWD on the site and works just fine on the FWD Hybrid.

 

[Mav615]

This is EXACTLY what I’ve wanted to do to my own since I head that the leveling kit would work on hybrids. It looks sweet. Did you install the kit yourself?
Do you think you could stuff even larger tires now that you have the leveling kit?

The install was done a buddy and myself in under 2 hours. No issues and straight forward. Had the alignment done right after as well as the shop double check the install.

Seeing the tires getting larger and larger on here! I’m sure you could sneak a larger set up on with some trimming. I’m definitely very close at full crank!

 

[Mav615]

That was gonna be my question that did he purchase a full size spare?

I have not purchased a matching spare yet. I took a chance on the Kmc Rockstar car wheel and was not sure if I would like the look. Very happy with the look of the wheel and ride of the ridge grapplers.

 

[Mav615]

This looks good. Rockstars were a thing a few years ago here and I hated them but they look decent on a Mav

Somewhat ironic though, buying a Hybrid then adding a lift and big chunky tires......

Thank you! Never a fan of Rockstars either. I found the Rockstar car rim was a trimmed down version and took a chance. Wheel dimensions were a nice fit and came out exactly how I hoped.

 

[Adospeed]

Love it!

 

[Shecster]

STYLIN’
looks great and kudos to your taste

 

[2cafn8d]

Nice! I love Rockstars. Had them paint matched on my xD years ago. They look great!

 

[Mav615]

where did you get the wheels/tires? ty

I went through a local off road shop just outside Nashville for the rims/tires.

 

[numike]

woohoo that is the truck I want white/blk tires/blk wheels
(I would do some black pin stripe)
I dont know what a level kit is What is it for?
no im not trolling lol

 

[Triple Brax]

Like the clean look. Great job. Tennessee strong!!

 

[Mav615]

woohoo that is the truck I want white/blk tires/blk wheels
(I would do some black pin stripe)
I dont know what a level kit is What is it for?
no im not trolling lol

A leveling kit is used to bring the front end of the vehicle to same height as the rear. A benefit is additional clearance when upgrading rims/tires. Hope that helps and you get your ride soon!

 

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

This is awesome! Great job!

Question on lift kit: can it be used on the FWD version? Would like to do a 1" level on my Mav when it ever gets here. Since I don't have the Jeff Spicoli "ultimate set of tools" how much would it cost to have someone do this for me?

 

[Mav615]

This is awesome! Great job!

Question on lift kit: can it be used on the FWD version? Would like to do a 1" level on my Mav when it ever gets here. Since I don't have the Jeff Spicoli "ultimate set of tools" how much would it cost to have someone do this for me?

Thank you!

My truck is a fwd hybrid and the Rough Country 1 inch kit fits without any issues or trimming. Kit costed 99$

I was quoted 2 hours of install time at a shop for just under 200. You will want to get an alignment as well right after. Ball park of $400 for kit+ install + alignment.

Enjoy your ride and build

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