Where did you get your leveling kit?
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From: Tampa, FL
Where did you get your leveling kit?
What is the best place for a leveling kit? I would prefer autospring or daystar, I checked on ebay and found a few for less than 140 with s/h. And what if any special tools are needed for installation? Thanks. Also I did try searching but found nothing.
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Order direct, I did and they are very helpful folks! http://www.autospringcorp.com./produ...expedition.htm
As far as tools, it's helpful to have a 4 lb. adjustment tool, i.e. hammer, 30mm deep well socket and a torque wrench.
Search on "autospring install" and you'll find a ton of info. https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...ght=autospring Git'r done you won't regret it!!
As far as tools, it's helpful to have a 4 lb. adjustment tool, i.e. hammer, 30mm deep well socket and a torque wrench.
Search on "autospring install" and you'll find a ton of info. https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...ght=autospring Git'r done you won't regret it!!
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Originally posted by TX Fx4
Order direct, I did and they are very helpful folks! http://www.autospringcorp.com./produ...expedition.htm
As far as tools, it's helpful to have a 4 lb. adjustment tool, i.e. hammer, 30mm deep well socket and a torque wrench.
Search on "autospring install" and you'll find a ton of info. https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...ght=autospring Git'r done you won't regret it!!
Order direct, I did and they are very helpful folks! http://www.autospringcorp.com./produ...expedition.htm
As far as tools, it's helpful to have a 4 lb. adjustment tool, i.e. hammer, 30mm deep well socket and a torque wrench.
Search on "autospring install" and you'll find a ton of info. https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...ght=autospring Git'r done you won't regret it!!
BTW, the "4 lb. adjustment tool" is for popping the ball joint loose(don't use seperator tool, it may damage the boot)
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check the classifieds on this forum and the "enthusiast" forum. I was able to get mine from a nice fellow on the enthusiast board for $75 shipped and ive seen someone asking the same amount for one on here! 
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I would recommend that you go with the autospring. This is one quality constructed design. I purchased the 2.5" leveling kit for $119.00 off of an ebay auction. I recieved the kit yesterday while at work and installed it into the truck when I got home.
You will need a 30mm deep well socket to get the bottom of the coil-over shock loose and a 15mm box wrench to get the three nuts off of the top of the coil-over shock. Next remove the bottom nut of the anti-sway bar on the lower control arm and nut holding the upper ball joint to the knuckle. Tap the upperball joint unitl it releases and pull the coil-over spring out. This entire process takes less that 45mins. The assembly is just reverse of the removal and goes really quick. From the time that I loosened the lugnuts till the time I had it back on the ground was about 2 hours.
Now the truck sits level and rides the same as factory. The steering is less stiff than factory but that can be expected with suspension modifications. I will get an alignment tomorrow and retighten the entire setup in about one week. This is truly a DIY project that makes a significant difference to the stance and appearence of the F150.
Hope this helps with your decision.
Ox
You will need a 30mm deep well socket to get the bottom of the coil-over shock loose and a 15mm box wrench to get the three nuts off of the top of the coil-over shock. Next remove the bottom nut of the anti-sway bar on the lower control arm and nut holding the upper ball joint to the knuckle. Tap the upperball joint unitl it releases and pull the coil-over spring out. This entire process takes less that 45mins. The assembly is just reverse of the removal and goes really quick. From the time that I loosened the lugnuts till the time I had it back on the ground was about 2 hours.
Now the truck sits level and rides the same as factory. The steering is less stiff than factory but that can be expected with suspension modifications. I will get an alignment tomorrow and retighten the entire setup in about one week. This is truly a DIY project that makes a significant difference to the stance and appearence of the F150.
Hope this helps with your decision.
Ox
Last edited by Oxlander; Mar 2, 2005 at 03:05 PM.
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In the aluminum rack in the back of the shop.Had a hunk of 6-1/2 round and widdled some out of it.Had a choice of making them out of pipe and 1/4 hot roll plate or aluminum.
IMO The aluminum spacers for only 5 dollars more is a 10 times better product.But any lift you do get makes the truck look a 100 times better.
IMO The aluminum spacers for only 5 dollars more is a 10 times better product.But any lift you do get makes the truck look a 100 times better.
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I ordered my 2.5" Daystar kit from EBAY for $86.00 shipped for a total of $98.00. I believe the company I got them from was www.truckxessories.com . I should get them via UPS tomorrow and plan to put them on this weekend. I plan on posting pics, instructions and lessons learned sometime next week.
Stay tuned!
Brian
Alb., NM
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=5396
Stay tuned!
Brian
Alb., NM
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=5396