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Old 11-12-2007, 11:20 AM
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All I need is 2"!

How's it going guys, I'm new here and was hoping you could help me.

I just bought a 94 150 4x. It has a stock suspension setup I believe. The rear sits a few inches higher that the rear for hauling I assume.
I would like to level it out to the current height of the rear. I don't have much of a budget for this, and have done some research. I've seen the 2" pucks or discs you can install under the front coil springs, but have heard some negative feedback about this route.

Have my stock springs just started to sag- If I buy some new OEM coil springs will it raise it up?
Can you reccomend the best way to do level the front of my truck without breaking the bank, or comprimising the integrity of the stock setup?

1 more question- (I used to have a 80's Bronco which did the same thing) When I put the vehicle in reverse, the camber gets awful and the front of the truck sags even worse, until I start to drive forward again then it returns to the regular height. What's up with this? Or is it normal?

Thanks a lot in advance!
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 03:43 PM
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The front may be sagging from previous use as a snowplow. If this is the case, new OEM springs will take care of it.
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 05:34 PM
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Thanks. Any ideas about my other question about sag in reverse?
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 06:02 PM
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That's pretty much normal due to weight transfer unless you have some seriously loose parts in the front end.
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 08:08 PM
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If you get OEM spings it wont level out. It will be the same as which it came from the factory. Still high-heeled. I wouldnt go with the "pucks" for under the spring. Not really a good idea. OEM=Original Equipment Manufacturer.
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 08:36 PM
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What if you just bought 2 inch lift springs for the front?
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 08:42 PM
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that would work. But installing springs yourself isnt the smartest idea. My stepdad knew a guy that he was doing a spring job at his house and the spring went right through him! So i dont mess with that stuff i dont wana die..
 




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