I want to level out my truck. I was wondering which leveling kit all of you guys are using, and if it makes a difference in the ride quality.

 

Before a bunch of guys climb on you and use you for a whipping post, I'll tell you nicely to use the "search" function...it'll save you a lot of time and agonizing pain when the other guys start in on you...

That said...the Autospring style keeps the same ride quality...the Daystar style may stiffen the ride, depending on who you talk to...I've got Daystars on my Jeep, and love em.

The autospring kit is supposed to be easier to install...no spring compressor needed, from what I understand.

 

Can I fit 33's if I put a leveling kit on???

























I kill myself!!

 

 

Now you're supposed to ask if the F150 can beat the Nissan Titan 0-60 and what's up with the vibe problem?

 

Leveling your truck involves lots of choices beside autospring or daystar. Most of my info has come from the '04-'05 F150 forum since the new model has such a severe rake in it. Especially the 4wd model. Also, its difficult to say which method will give the most reliabilty and longevity.

Here's what I come up with:

There's 5 ways to level and all should cost you around $100 in labor plus parts or you could do it yourself. The ride quality is basically the same for every method. I haven't read a thread where someone experience a signifcant difference in the ride quality using a leveling kit.

1) Add spring coil spacer. (Usually aluminum made by Revtek, Fabtech or Tuff Country) need coil compressor to install. Will give you 2" lift which is enough to mount 35" tires with proper backspacing. Check out member richgonfishn.

2) Add spacer to top of strut. Here you got Autospring(welded steel), EZ-Lift(machined aluminum), and a couple of ebay brands. Don't need coil compressor to mount. Can be done in your driveway. Call vendor before purchasing to make your you get the right size spacer to give you the desired lift for your truck. For example: a 1.5inch autospring gives a 2wd F150 around 1.5 inch lift but a 4x4 a 1.5 inch spacer may give you over 2 inches. Generally you want 2.5 inches to mount 35's. I have read post where guys went beyond leveling the truck or (2.5" lift) and experience rubbing or noise from the front control arm hitting the spring coils. This is probably the most popular method here in this forum.

3) Combine spring coil spacer and spacer on top of the strut. (ie daystar). You'll find these in 2" and 2.5" sizes. Made of polyurethane. Need coil compressor to mount. Obviously, polyurethane will "give" a little more than steel or aluminum.

4) Replace stock front spring. Probably the least popular option.

5) Replace complete strut assembly. Usually done on good quality lift kits. Figure 4 to 6 inch lifts. But an option. Don't think anyone makes a strut just to level.

Finally, I haven't read where you needed to add a camber kit after leveling the front end. Probably a topic best discuss in another thread. I've decided to install the Revtek spacers I purchased from a f150online member, have a local shop install them and keeping the stock wheels and tires.

 

Daystar & Autospring are both popular choices. You’ll most likely be satisfied with either-or

 

I went with Daystar and I haven't thought twice about the purchase!

 

Hey Thumper maybe you should go back and read this thread.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=197296

I agree the daystar is a good kit. Thumper is there something on your truck you don't plan on changing or modifying?

 

The only reason Im considering the kit is because its only $100 more than getting Rancho Adjustables front and rear plus I'll have .5" higher in the front and probally about an .5-1" higher in the rear.

BTW there is a lot of stuff I plan on not changing.

 

Norman,

Why Revtek over the other choices?

Also, which local shop have you found to do the work?

Thanks!

 

Went over to the new Allen Tire on Baldwin Ave here in Arcadia after I got an advertisment for the new store in the mailbox. It's 'bout 3 blocks from my house. Haven't had any work done there yet but the manager there was knowledgeable and friendly. They quoted labor, alignment and the price for a Fabtech aluminum coil spacers($189) to get a 2" lift.
I was going to have them put in a 1.5" autospring for the same labor price. Sirshan has nearly the same truck I do and got 2.25" of lift with the 1.5" autospring spacer. Then I got thinking if I could find an aluminum coil spacer for around the same price as the autospring. Found a set at jackit.com for $116 plus shipping. If the autospring and a coil spacer were going to cost me the same, give me the same lift, which would be better?

Decided that if I considered longevity and reliability, the coil spacer would probably be better. With the coil spacer you change the length of the strut by the least amount. Revtek spacer is 1". You eliminate the possiblity of extending the A-arm suspension pieces beyond what they were designed to go. In other words, if a wheel extended all the way it would travel nearly the same distance as stock. With a autospring the strut could extend the additional length of the spacer thus possibly hitting control arms etc. You also don't have to worry about camber issues. My truck is also a 4wd so you got all that axle joint angle stuff I wanted to keep near to stock as possible to reduce wear and tear.

I search the forum and found a member who had ungraded his Revtek 2" kit to a 4" Rancho kit. Sent him an email and he made me a deal. Hopefully, I get it done sometime next week. My goal was to raise the front to make it look more level. Not perfectly level since I'm keeping the stock tires and wheels.

See yah around town DAThomas9!

 

I installed the daystar on my black FX4 before I installed the rancho lift and I have to say my control arm DID hit the coil spring (which I did not like one bit). I am going to try the tuff country or the 1.5 autospring on my silver FX4 because I read on this site that the autospring 1.5 does not make the control arm hit the coilspring.

 

Cant go wrong with Autospring...no problems here. If youre looking to be leveled...this is the way to go. It all comes down to preference. Honestly, I was thinking Daystar, but went with Autospring only because it made sense that the ride quality wouldnt change. Im happy...cant go wrong either way, again its preference. Aluminum or Steal...c'mon now, it aint that hard of a decision is it? J/K...I figured Autospring was pretty damn strong. If you go with it, to me, the quality is

 

I installed the autospring leveling kit (with the help of my dad) about 6 months ago. Never had a problem with it and it's fairly easy install, I would recommend it to anyone.