How can I get another inch or 2 up front in addtion to a leveling kit?
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How can I get another inch or 2 up front in addtion to a leveling kit?
I've got an '06 reg cab flareside that I just put a 2.5 leveling kit and 35" BFG AT's on it and absolutely love it, but think it would look even better if it was up another inch or two all around. I can easily throw some blocks or add a leafs in the back, but how can I get the front up a little more without stressing anything?
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Originally Posted by alpin45
I've got an '06 reg cab flareside that I just put a 2.5 leveling kit and 35" BFG AT's on it and absolutely love it, but think it would look even better if it was up another inch or two all around. I can easily throw some blocks or add a leafs in the back, but how can I get the front up a little more without stressing anything?
Just curious....
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Body lift would be the only option, unless you were to remove the levelling kit and install a 4" suspension lift. Levelling kits really do put the Upper and lower control arms and axles at extreme angles. You have lifted the truck as much as you can without installing a real lift or a body lift.
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Originally Posted by freekyFX4
Body lift would be the only option, unless you were to remove the levelling kit and install a 4" suspension lift. Levelling kits really do put the Upper and lower control arms and axles at extreme angles. You have lifted the truck as much as you can without installing a real lift or a body lift.
I did think of a body lift, but I can't find one for the '06 trucks. I see them for 97-04 then '04-05, but not '06 up. And I prefer the looks of a suspension over a body lift. Who makes a 4" suspension lift and how much would it set me back?
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Originally Posted by alpin45
I did think of a body lift, but I can't find one for the '06 trucks. I see them for 97-04 then '04-05, but not '06 up. And I prefer the looks of a suspension over a body lift. Who makes a 4" suspension lift and how much would it set me back?
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Rancho makes one...here's one for the early 2004 new body style F150.
Rancho 4" Lift
Please note, this kit only fits 2004 model year F150 trucks built BEFORE December of 2004. I thought ALL 2004 model year F150 trucks were built BEFORE December of 2004.
Rancho 4" Lift
Please note, this kit only fits 2004 model year F150 trucks built BEFORE December of 2004. I thought ALL 2004 model year F150 trucks were built BEFORE December of 2004.
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Ok, so lets say I yanked the 2.5 leveling kit and put on a 4" rancho, this still leaves the front 2.5" lower than the back right? I really can't stand that that look. I suppose I could leave the leveling kit on in addition to the rancho but that would still be stressing things, right? Does rancho sell just a 4" kit for the front so I could just put some 1.5" taller blocks in the back and be all set?
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Originally Posted by alpin45
Ok, so lets say I yanked the 2.5 leveling kit and put on a 4" rancho, this still leaves the front 2.5" lower than the back right? I really can't stand that that look. I suppose I could leave the leveling kit on in addition to the rancho but that would still be stressing things, right? Does rancho sell just a 4" kit for the front so I could just put some 1.5" taller blocks in the back and be all set?
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Originally Posted by TonkaTruck33
no, just take off the leveling kit and go with rcd or rancho, there both designed to be even front and back.
Oh, well that is good to know. Now if I can get myself to spend the money I would be all set
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Originally Posted by alpin45
Does rancho sell just a 4" kit for the front so I could just put some 1.5" taller blocks in the back and be all set?
I used the Rancho 4" kit for the front.
The back I used skyjacker add a leaf 1.5 only!
Here are the results:
Just a bit lower in the front maybe 1/2 inch.
The ride and angles are perfect with this kit.
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Originally Posted by ford2004F150
I got rid of that POS AS 2.0 spacer. I am GLAD it did.
I used the Rancho 4" kit for the front.
The back I used skyjacker add a leaf 1.5 only!
I used the Rancho 4" kit for the front.
The back I used skyjacker add a leaf 1.5 only!
Wow that looks absolutely terrific! That is exactly the look I am after. So did you have to buy the whole kit from rancho or do they sell just a front end only kit?
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