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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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I saw on Autospring's website that they recommend an aignment after doing a level. Is that necessary or is it just that you should check to see if you "need" an alignment? The truck will have all brand new wheels and tires.

You * A B S O L U T E L Y * will need an alignment after installing ANY size/make spacer.

MUST HAVE AN ALIGNMENT!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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Ok thanks. I measured the truck and the front is about 2.5" lower than the back. In that case I will probably go with a 2" level.

By the way, this is my new truck!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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Good lookin truck. what do you have planned for tires and wheels.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Good lookin truck. what do you have planned for tires and wheels.
Black ATX Mojave 17's with BF All-Terrain 285's
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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I have an '07 with a 2" AS leveling kit... This is what she looks like...





 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Love the truck jd...f*ckin sick bro
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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Thanks, I love my STX...
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 06:06 AM
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i have the 3" from hbc thinking about changing it to a 2.5. uper a arm when jacked up just touches the spring i think it is putting everything on to much of a bind.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 06:18 AM
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my 2.5" does the same thing. my brothers 2" does the same thing.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 06:42 AM
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thanks gcart.how do u get a pic come up when u post?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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www.photobucket.com

create an account. its completely free. upload your pictures. you will see 4 different codes under all your photos. copy the IMG code. paste the code here.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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I've got the 2.5" on my '04, and it is a shave tail high. But nothing like the OEM nose in the weeds stance. I like a SLIGHT rake to a pickup. Ford just puts too much of one on these...

I believe you said you are shooting for an '06, which had a slightly shorter tail height than the '04-'05. I would go with a 2"...

As far as MFGs go, I have had Autospring in mine since '06 no problem at all..
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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i wonder if lariats are different. I did a 2.5inch autosprung and the back end was 1inch lower. I did lift shackles and it made it level
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Suspension / ride height should be the same for them. Trim level not relevant. Did you get your Lariat new, or close to new? It's possible the rear springs sagged, or a prior owner swapped the block with a shorter one...
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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I just measured my truck, and the front is about 2.5" lower than the rear. I will probably do a 2" level. I dont care if its still a tad lower but I deffinitly dont want it higher than the rear.
 
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