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Old May 11, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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2" or 2.5"

I want the truck to sit perfectly level. Should I get the autospring 2" or 2.5" kit? Pictures of each setup would be great. My truck is a 2006 Screw 6.5 foot bed if that matters.

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Old May 11, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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if it is 4wd then 2.5 sits level
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Measure the front end vs. the back end. My 06 Screw 4x4 was 2" off front to back. I went with the 2" Autospring kit and it sits perfectly even. I went as low as I needed to get the job done. I figure less wear and tear on the cv's, the ball joints and the steering rack. Besides I didnt want to take the chance that it would sit nose high.
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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i got the 2.5" with 33" tires... to me it looks perfectly level, but I know Im very **** retentive on some things too, so you may want to go 2 which may be a little down in the front or perfectly level. This also helps if you two, because I know that can weigh down the back some depending on how heavy the trailer.
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 03:49 AM
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Heres what the 1.5" AS did for my truck...see my gallery for some pics of the AS itself.

 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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Get the full suspension lift and keep it higher in the front!!!! KALI STYLE BROO!!!!!
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 04:13 AM
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I have a trailer hooked up to my truck quite often so I went with the 2". if you never haul anything in the bed or pull a trailer the 2.5" would probably look better.
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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I have the 2" with 33/12.50/20's on it.The nose is slightly lower than the rear but as stated above^^^^^, ball joints and CV joints wil take less wear and when you throw something in the bed or tow it is perfectly level.

 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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[QUOTE=Cincy F150]I have the 2" with 33/12.50/20's on it.The nose is slightly lower than the rear but as stated above^^^^^, ball joints and CV joints wil take less wear and when you throw something in the bed or tow it is perfectly level.

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I agree and thats what I did.
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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I m selling my Autospring 2" its brand new still in box ( never install!) for $95 to your door.

if interested, e mail me

thanks!
YOMAN!
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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i went with the 2" on my 05 fx4 and it was pretty darn close to level maybe a difference of less than 1/4". when i traded my truck i didnt get them back so i guess ill be looking in to getting another set .
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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I have the 2.5 AS kit in mine,,,after the alignment the front sits about .25" lower than the rear.

 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 04procompLARIAT
Get the full suspension lift and keep it higher in the front!!!! KALI STYLE BROO!!!!!

no your truck just looks silly like that
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Mine's higher in front by 1/2" to 3/4" since the 2" AS and I think it looks awful. I'm getting an AAL to cure that problem. I guess they like the problem truck look in cali broo!
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Well I ordered the 2" AS kit (1 5/8" spacers) and that what I kit that I got, I measured them before they got installed. But somehow the 1 5/8" spacer raise the truck 2 1/2", which is what the 1 3/4" spacer should have done. I measured everything before I had the kit installed. I wanted the truck to have a little nose down since I tow and haul things alot, but now the truck sits perfectly level. I like the level look, but when hauling or towing the truck now sags and gives the "Kali style" look, which I hate. So now I am going to get Ride-Rite airbags. But anyway, here is a picture, more pictures by clicking on My F150's in my sig.
 

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