What I'd like to know is how are those kits holding up over time? I would like to hear from everyone but especially from other '04 owners that have lived with one of these kits for a couple years. Any issues with sagging, noise, or anything else? What kits do you recommend? I've been considering a leveling kit for awhile since I'm tired of my truck always looking like it's moving down a hill. Thanks in advance for the input.

 

I bought the bilstein shocks about a years ago and have had no issues with them at all. I looked at all the other leveling kits, but for some reason I don't like the word "spacer". I know it's just a mental thing, but spacers just seem like they're asking for alignment problems. Many people have had them for years though, so they must be okay.

 

2005 FX4 original style autospring 2.5" 1.5yrs 21,000miles no problems

 

No issues with my 2" AS.No noise,rubbing,vibrations,parts wearing out.
It's a cheap mod as far as I'm concerned.Cost was $82.50 plus $40 for an alignment,I installed it myself.Actually I also spent about $15 for sockets,I didn't have a deep 30mm or a deep 18mm socket so I bought those too.

 

Ive had my 2.5" Autospring leveling kit on for about 6k now and I have had no problems, everything appears to be holding up great. The only thing I might worry about is when I put larger tires on and add more stress to the front end components, but im still reading up on all that around here.

 

11k on mine and no problems

 

I've had my 2.5" AS on for about 10,000 miles without any problems. I'm taking it out next week though.

 

My 2.5 autospring was installed with 1,200 miles on my truck.I now have 24,687 miles on it with no problems.It is a 2005 Xlt super cab 4x4 running 33-12.5-17 mickey thompson baja radial mtx tires on m.b. motoring chrome shaker wheels.

 

Well, my opinion is the truck feels heavier than it used too. Maybe it’s somewhat more top heavy on those skinny stock tires? And doesn’t seem to handle as good as before. Maybe because of the shorter wheel base? I’m hoping the new oversized wheels & tires will help. But It’s still worth doin’ I’ve had no probs. out of mine. It’s one of the best mods for the money you’ll do. Just my .2 tho.

 

I've had my Daystar kit on for more than 20k. No problems at all and I really like the level look.

 

Have had the AS 2.5" on since early last spring and no problems or unusual wear on the front end coponents.

 

32000 miles and almost three years with no problems whatsoever.

 

Good information. Looks like no matter what kit I go with I can expect few issues, if any. There's a kit that Moss Motors has that is basically an extension of the upper strut mount. Has anyone installed one?

http://www.f150store.com/Shop/ViewPr...&PlateTypeID=1

 

looks very similar to the autospring-type kits (no spring compression needed)- it is a little bit more expensive though

 

Yeah, then I have to factor shipping and taxes. The Autospring kit is starting to look like a better deal.