When I get my new truck, I am in debate on what leveling kit to put into it. Right now the top runner seems to be Autospring corp. I dont want to put a spacer in the spring, or have to compress the spring. I am looking for pics of the autospring lift, or any other. I am looking for a look that has the front of the truck about a 1/4" to 1/2" lower than the rear. Anybodys input would be appreciated.

 

I just installed the autospring lift in my Screw this past weekend. Everything was pretty straight forward and easy to install. Took me about 2 hours total. The total fall from the back to the front measures 1" which is perfect for my tastes.

 

A couple of questions about the autospring lift:


1) How hard was the install? On a scale of 1-10 (10 being hardest)? Can I do it in my driveway with no special tools?

2) I know this has been covered numerous times already, but once again I'll ask. Have you noticed a major change in the ride of your truck and how did the lift affect steering?

3) What will the kit cost me? I think I would opt for the 1.5" kit to get that almost level look, so does anyone know the price of that kit?


In regards to the whole compression, extension stuff. My FX4 is a "show truck", in other words I'm one of those that buys these trucks and just keep them on the blacktop. So I should never encounter these problems of over extension blahh blahh blahh. I've got an old 88 f250 that is the farm truck and it sees all the work.

 

First of all I found the install very straight forward. On a scale of 1-10 I found the project to be about a 4. I would consider myself a "backyard" mechanic and have done similar projects so keep that in mind. I did this project in my garage with some basic tools, jack, and jackstands.

As far as the ride goes, I feel NO difference than before I installed the lift. Still drives the same with no problems at all.

I paid about $120 off of ebay for the kit. I purchased the 2" lift but would consider the 1.5" lift. I think that would be slightly better. The 2" lift kit actually raised my truck 2.5".

 

I have seen and been reading about Bart and Bill Maier also putting the autospring kit into thier trucks. They put the 1.5" spacer in, and said that it raised their truck about 2 1/4". They also had said that it brought it to within 1/2" of the rear. I'm confused now on what kit to buy. Here is the deal, I will only be putting my four wheeler in the back of the truck (~400 lbs.), and maybe once in a very great while, hooking up a trailer. So I want my truck to be close to level. I am thinking for me the 400 lbs is not goin to sag the back of the truck at all, so I am wondering if the 2" would be better for me, or the 1.5". I know both will look good, but I also want to put 33" tires on, and I don't want them to rub. Everyones input on this would be appreciated.

 

After the Auto Spring install, did you have to have the front end realigned?

 

I have yet to align the truck. I did the install on Sunday and will be aligning the truck this week. Although it may not be out much. I had a post earlier in the week that everyone may want to look at who is interested. It was titled "Am I too High". Lots of comments on that thread

 

I'm am thinking about lifting my Heritage, BUT.....wheels and tires are expensive.

I like your lift BlackScrew.

 

thread is getting of the subject a bit, thanks for you help blackscrew, anyone else have input though, I'm torn between the 1.5" and 2" spacer. Read my post above also and please respond with any input.

 

FYI, I just back from ford. I had an alignment done and it was slightly out. My toe was out about .85 of a degree. So factor this into the cost of the lift. About $90.00. I have heard that the alignment may lower the front of the truck somewhat but mine did not move a bit.

As far as which lift to get, if I was going to do it again I would go with the 1.5" lift.

 

I have a 3” difference between the front and the back. The front is 34 ½” and the back is 37 ½”. This measurement is from the ground to the bottom of the wheel well trim. I have a 4x2. I am also debating the question 1 ½” or 2” autospring lift kit?

 

How are all the leveling kits different? The Rancho, Autospring, Daystar, Revtek, etc. The Les Schwab here will do the Rancho leveling kit for $259 installed.

 

Kinda strange....

LOTS of posters on this forum are in love with the Autospring kit, but I see almost no mention of it on other forums. Over at FTE, everybody swears by the Daystar, and Protech.

I guess they're all pretty similar...just thought that was odd.

 

The one thing that I don't like about the Daystar and several others is the fact that you have to compress the spring and put a spacer between the spring and the top of the coil assembly. I would rather just put a spacer on top of the coil, and be done with. Seems to be much easier, but I think Autospring seems to be the right choice for me. My truck is in my sig below, and I just want to figure out what to get either the 1.5" or the 2". The way I want the truck to sit is to have the front slightly lower than the back (1" or less) because the only thing going in the back of the truck will be my four wheeler, and I don't plan to tow any trailers anytime soon. Anyway, any input on this lemme know. Thanks.

 

I called Auto Spring Corp. yesterday and ordered a set of 1 ½” spacers. They said they would ship them today via UPS. I’m probably going to install them myself and drive for a day or two and let the truck settle, if it needs to, then get it aligned.