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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 02:22 AM
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Which level to go with 2" or 2.5"???

I have a 08' F150 lariat supercrew. Everything is stock on it right now but I want to level it out. I have searched on here and found that the 2" level is fir the 2008. This is my question. I tow a 29' travel trailer and want to add a 1.5 AAL to the rear end will the 2" AS level still work or am going to have to go with the 2.5"AS level to get sitting level with no load on it?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 02:25 AM
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Go measure the height differences between the front wheel wells and read wheel wells. Determine the difference and plan accordingly with the 1.5" AAL

Best way to get the accurate leveling kit.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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The 2.5" will probably get you closest to level with the 1.5" AAL, but the best way is to measure it like Barrett said. You might also want to look into air bags for the rear with towing a trailer that large.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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ok, thanks fellas. Im going to pull into the shop tonight after work and get a measurement. Will someone be able to tell what I need just by measurements and if I need the AAL or airbags?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Mine as the AutoSpring 2.5" level and it sits about perfect
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Mine is 2" AS spacer is front and 2" fabtech blocks in the back. With the new wheels and tires, I think it's perfect.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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going with the 2.5 AS and then adding the 1.5" AAL form autospring would it sit level or have a rake again?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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Should sit level or very very close to it. When I let all the air out of my bags the front sits higher than the rear by an inch give or take.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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My truck is an 05 and I have a 2.5 level and a 1.5 AAL. I still have some rake unloaded. I pulled 31 ft travel trailer and even without the load level hitch it would sit dead even. I don't mind a little rake so it's cool with me. If you don't like the rake I would suggesst air bags in the rear so you can adjust as needed. Pictures in my albums of truck and truck with trailers.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Perfect thanks for all the help guys, I dont' mind a bit of rake at all. Im gonna with the 2.5 AS level and the 1.5 AAL by autospring as well.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Ok so I took some measurements of all the wheel wells,

FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT 37"
REAR LEFT AND RIGHT 38.5"
MIRRORS 50"

Can i still get away with the 2.5" AS level and the 1.5 AAL??? Im ok with a little bit of rake 3/4 is acceptable.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Can i still get away with the 2.5" AS level and the 1.5 AAL??? Im ok with a little bit of rake 3/4 is acceptable.
Yes, and I think that will be your best option. If the leveling kit and AAL give you what they are advertised, they your rear will be .5" higher than the front so you will have a little rake, although it won't be very noticable.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Supposedly the 2.5 AS usually gets you about 3" and the 1.5 AAL gets you 1.5-2" of lift is what they claim on their website. i just dont want the front higher then the front.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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i just dont want the front higher then the front.
If you mean the front higher than the back I don't think you will have any worries.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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If you mean the front higher than the back I don't think you will have any worries.
Yes, that is what I mean, TGIF LOL
 
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