70,000 miles on 2.5 AS's
 

I installed 2.5 AS levelers in my truck when it had less than 500 miles on it.
It now has 70,000 and some change. I run a 17x9 wheel and a 315/70/17
Yokohama Geolander 501's (highway tread) in the Summer and just installed BFG KO's 315/70/17 for the Winter. The truck has had absolutely no adverse effects from the leveling kit until now. When I was installing the new tires I noticed some play in the outer tie rods, so I replaced them on both sides.
Less than $150.00.. Guess this proves that the levelers do not cause premature issues with the suspension the way I look at it.
I had to replace them on my 2001 Supercrew @ 35,000 because one broke..

2004 Supercrew 4x4
315/70/17's on 17x9's
Roush SC (8# boost)
Troyer tuned
True Lightning style exhaust with X pipe
75% highway miles normally at 75mph plus
25% city

Good post! Thanks for the heads up! I put mine on around the same milage as you. I only have around 11K now so I should be good for another 50K.
What kind did you replace the stockers with?
No off road miles?

Hi Marc!!! Good to see your truck is doing well! We need to get together sometime and catch up, plus I want to talk to you about what can be done next with the Lightning... I would like to be going faster than the current 12.37 :)
gene6136@hotmail.com

i have 50k miles and i need to change both upper control arms with balljoint, both loweer ball joints, both outer tie rod ends. all for like $500 this sux..

good info.. hope mine last so long. I don't like the angles the 2.5 gives on the upper balls... but your not having problems.. so I won't worry so much. Do you do any off roading? or is it all street miles? mine is all streat.

How do I know if I have a problem ? Will I be able to tell there is a problem while driving ? I have had a 2" AS on for about 50k.

I had 20,000 miles on my 2004 and ball joints were shot.

I don't have any problems, I installed a leveling kit (Donahoe Racing) on mine before 2000 miles, and use it every week on the ranch.

Nice to hear from you my friend. Long time no see...
I sent you an email this morning.

12.37 on street tires and you want to go faster ?????? Makes me wish that I would have kept my Lightning instead of buying the Cobra. We did hove some fun at 42 with them....same tunes in both and same ET's, gotta love it.. I am sure we can step yours up a little :D Talk to you soon...

Put mine on at 18K, now have 52K, no premature suspension wear yet.

i have the 2" spacer and am good after 20,000 miles.:thumbsup:

That's great news Marc. I put the 2" AS ( wish I did the 2.5" though ) at 200 miles. Have 42,000 now and no issues. Just had inspection done and we checked, still in great shape. Not much off roading, dozen times a year to camp for atv riding and hunting camp.

This is a great post. There's lots of discussion about the CV and ball joint angles and the long-term effects, so it's nice to see the results of real-world trials. I just ordered Rancho Quick Lifts and I'm definitely less worried about the angles after reading this. Driving habits are a huge factor, so it's good to include that detail.

I am going to have to raise the B.S. Flag for you Marc...
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I've noticed from your past posts that you do blow out a lot of B.S.:eek:
See this thread:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...49#post2478049

Telling us that you've put on 70K+ without an issue is wrong! You've already been through one set of ball joints...

But then again... who knows what is real and what isn't...:coffee:

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