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Old 03-08-2009, 03:59 PM
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okay i have a 2wd f150 and i just got my 2" level kit put on so now the truck is level instead of the pack end being higher than the front...buttt i do want the back end higher than the front for towing....so with that said does anyone know how much higher the back end is than the front so that i can figure out how much of an add a leaf kit i need
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 04:36 PM
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try taking some measurements on level ground to the top of the fender openings or at the body lines to see where it stands right now.

Not really sure what your asking as far as how much higher the back is than the front but I assume you mean when it is stock. Common sense says that if you put a 2" leveler on up front and it's now leveled.......the back was 2" higher to begin with.....right?!
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 04:43 PM
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ohh yeah i never even thought of that haha wow i feel stupid....but anyways ill try the measurments too just to be safe
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 04:48 PM
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Stock height difference from the front to rear before i leveled mine was 2.5 inches. There are a couple options that you can do for keeping the rear level with towing. I would not recommend a AAL I have seen them crack before. I would either add a factory block from a 4wd or purchase from airbags for the rear for towing.
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 06:23 PM
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yeah that blocks not a bad idea what do you no how many inches the 4wd block is
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 06:28 PM
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If you wanted the back higher than the front for towing, umm, WHY did you level it in the first place??
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 06:33 PM
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yeah that blocks not a bad idea what do you no how many inches the 4wd block is
I can go out and measure my dads 4wd in a few minutes.
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 06:36 PM
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i leveled it because i want it two inches taller in the front to fit 35" tires because mines a 2wd but dont worry about the block measurments.....im going to go ahead and get the add a leaf kit.....so with that said what does anyone recomend for a good add a leaf kit
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 06:58 PM
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I used a Skyjacker AAL for a while.
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 09:35 PM
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I have a new pro Comp AAL I will sell you for $75+ shipping if you want it. I never installed it but I heard great things about it. It is a long leaf type which gives you added height/payload but not the extra harsh ride the short types do. Let me know if you're interested. It will give you between 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" lift depending on the condition of your springs.
 
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Old 03-09-2009, 12:05 PM
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You won't be able to fit 35'' tires with a 2wd. Well that's what i've been reading.

Only 4wd will fit 35'' with a leveling kit.
 
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Old 03-09-2009, 10:45 PM
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yeah i know that....im not putting the 35's on until i get the 6" lift
 



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