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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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I have the exact same one and got it installed yesterday. My truck sits perfectly now and looks a whole lot better. Next up is a set of 325/60r18's.

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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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I purpsefully had bought the 2" (1-5/8") because I personally think the 2-1/2" is a *little* too high in front.



 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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I got the 1.5" and love it and nothing hits when I off road.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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nope no offroading on the AS. I cant figure it out I am at least a half inch still lower in the front and my AS is the offset with the slanted supports and offset mounting plate and I still am slaming my springs. I clicked tied some cut open hose over where it was hitting to soften the clunking. What do I do? I had plans to get the bilstein front lift shocks and put them on plus one then add a 2inch AS to it to get a little more lift in the front and tuck the spring up more to maybe help with the hitting. I didnt think it was a bad idea its only 3 inch of lift no more then the skyjacker lift right?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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Sorry to hear that man. You can get a new set of upper control arms to alleviate your problem. They can cost a pretty penny though. I don't have that problem with my Auto Spring so I can't really say for sure any other ideas.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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I have a 2.5" AS leveling kit that is still in the box. If you want it make me a offer. cvc14@aol.com

I changed my mind on the front lift and went with a ground force 2" lowerng shackle.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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Does anyone know where I can buy the AS online? I can't seem to find them....but it's probably just me haha
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Does anyone know where I can buy the AS online? I can't seem to find them....but it's probably just me haha
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Do a search on ebay, they do most of their retail orders there. 100 bucks with free shipping.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Do a search on ebay, they do most of their retail orders there. 100 bucks with free shipping.
Yeah they're all over ebay. I think that's about the only place you can find them online.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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The Ebay seller for factory direct AS spacers is sprngbender.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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Thanks a lot for the help guys!

Now, what size should I go with, the 2" or the 2 1/2"?
I have a 2005 4x4 Scab, all I want is level.

Thanks yet again
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MHATW2
Does anyone know where I can buy the AS online? I can't seem to find them....but it's probably just me haha
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Or go directly to this link

 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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Hey ethan, can you take a picture on where it is hitting? I have done a lot of work on my truck so I can probably tell you the problem if I can see it. I do have the aftermarket upper arms and I paid about 700 installed, so yes its expensive but worth the bucks.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mmcneill
Got the same kit 2.5" as you, and you will love it. Level you right out.

To be all honest I wonder why we need to go through this exercise to get our trucks level.

Should have been a design thing. Big major flaw by Ford in my opinion.
I agree with kcljr2000. I don't believe it is a major flaw or a flaw at all to be honest. When I haul heavy loads the rear drops down and is then level.

I would absolutely hate to look like this while hauling a load..



I'm considering the AS myself but dont want the rear to sag under load.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 04procompLARIAT
Hey ethan, can you take a picture on where it is hitting? I have done a lot of work on my truck so I can probably tell you the problem if I can see it. I do have the aftermarket upper arms and I paid about 700 installed, so yes its expensive but worth the bucks.
let me go take some pictures Ill post them up here in a bit
 
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