1) AS Offset 2.5"
2) 4,500 Miles so far
3) Stock 275/55/20 tires (but will be going to 33's)
4) No problems at all. Paid about $90 for the spacers and about $200 for installation and alignment from my Ford dealer that sold me the truck.
5) Very Happy with it!

 

1. AS 2.5"
2. 30k
3. 35x12.50r18 kumho m/t (i got a 3" BL)
4. None, but i have been through 6 muffler bearings since i got it

 

Make sure you get the Johnson rod cleaned and lubricated periodically as well...

 

2.5" autospring (new style w/ offset)
3,000 miles
285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers
No problems at all

 

1. 2.5" A.S
2. 5000 MI
3. 33/12.50R17
4. No problems

 

Now that I look back at it, the chopping may have been occuring because I was towing a lot with it at the time. I think I took it on a 500 mile trip towing a 6000 pound camper, with stock suspension, and I believe it was probably lifting a bit of weight off the front wheels causing the tires to ride hard on the outside. Never thought about it before, but regardless I would get the Bilstein over the Autospring eventhough its more costly.

 

1. 2.5 Daystar
2. 9000 miles
3. BFG AT 285.70.17's
4. $ 370.00 : kit, install and alignment

 

I myself have been toying with the idea of purchasing a set of 2" Auto-Springs. I have an 04 2wd.

With a 2" lift, will I need to purchase 4wd shocks for the front since it'll sit 2"s higher?

Are they called shocks or struts? I have heard them called both a time or two! Coilovers??



Educate me!

 

You will not have to buy new shocks if you go with the Autospring. Since the spacer bolts to the top of the coilover you are not making the shock any longer they stay the same as stock. You just get more height because you bolted the spacer to the top of the coilover.

 

QFT!

With 33s or 35s (or the metric equivalent) installed, has there been any issues of towing or loading the bed that caused the rear tires to rub on the rear walls? I suppose the AAL or AS Rear Lift would prevent this, but it seems like you’d return to the original issue... slight rake (just w/ larger tires).

 

I guess I can add to this thread since I now have the 2.5" leveling kit

1. 2.5" Autospring
2. 500 miles
3. Stock Tires so far... itching for bigger though
4. $89.95 on Ebay, $80 alignment from dealership
5. No problems so far

 

AS 2.5
5000 Miles
$80 free shipping
35x12.5x18 PRO COMP xterras ,stock wheels
No problems

 

What skyjacker leveling kit did you use for the front? Do you have a part # for that? I notice that they have a coilover system for the front or spacers. I was wondering which one is better.

 

CCMOffroad 2" Leveling kit
100 miles
Stock -planning on 325/60 18 Hankook Dynapro MT's or Toyo AT once problems are clear
Problems- Popping during sharp turns. Getting it checked out today hopefully. Any ideas on whats causing the popping would be great help. I can feel it when it happens, but haven't pinpointed the issue yet.!
Help!!!

 

Great thread!!
I have my 2.5 AS sitting on my table waiting for my truck to come in.