1997 - 2003 F-150

1.5" or 2" spacers?

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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 04:30 AM
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Thumbs up 1.5" or 2" spacers?

what size coil spring spacer will level out my 2001 f150 xlt? cant decide...
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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From my experience, i have the 1.5" and nothing really was out of wack. If you decide to go bigger than 2" then you will be needing new aftermarket upper control arms. If you don't get the new arms then your angles will be way off and you and your ball joints won't be friends anymore haha. Just my .02
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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2in. 1.5 to me seemed to a have a tad bit o rake. 2in lift spring leveled it perfect. with 3.5in spindle and 4in block it was level.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Use a measuring tape, everyone's truck is different.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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i did the measuringntape thing and jacked my truck up, when i put it 2 inches up the ball joints looked all messed up and out of wack... but 1.5 made the front sag a little, and to replace controll arms isnt expensive? i do a lot of desert driving so im just looking for a little clearance
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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just looking to bring that front end up, i like the front to sit a little higher but i cant find a pair of used spindles for a decent price..
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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Try ebay or the classified section on here.
 
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