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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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2010 leveling kit

I am looking at picking up a 5.4 supercab next week and want o lift it just a bit 2 or two and a half in front maybe 1 inch in back. I have read a bit on the 2010 leveling kits here but not a lot on it that I could find. Just looking for some suggestions as to which to buy.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Most people here use the Autospring kit. It's inexpensive and well built. They are really all about the same but some are priced outragously.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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i'm planning on picking up the AS kit for my 2009 Lariat based on the reviews i've seen from its owners. Only found one negative post so far and that user thinks he may have them on the wrong side.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I was looking at the BDS kit, it is a little more money but it is two piece and says it won't max out the upper ball joint. Any thoughts on that kit?
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rake1
Thanks for the replies. I was looking at the BDS kit, it is a little more money but it is two piece and says it won't max out the upper ball joint. Any thoughts on that kit?
A 2 piece kit will give the same results as a 1 piece kit but just require more work. No reason to shy away from AS, I have one on my '04 and love how well the truck rides and looks.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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I agree. Also, Skyjacker and Daystar used to be the two largest manufacturers of two piece leveling kits for trucks with coilovers. They have both redesigned their kits into one piece units.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Guys I ordered a 2-1/2 autospring kit thanks for the help.Is there any need to also order a 1 inch block for the back just to give a little more height. The reason I ask is I put a leveling kit on my 06 ram (which I am trading for the F150) and alot of people mentioned that they thought the front was higher that the back. Will this 2-1/2 kit level the truck completly or is it still a bit higher in the back?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rake1
Guys I ordered a 2-1/2 autospring kit thanks for the help.Is there any need to also order a 1 inch block for the back just to give a little more height. The reason I ask is I put a leveling kit on my 06 ram (which I am trading for the F150) and alot of people mentioned that they thought the front was higher that the back. Will this 2-1/2 kit level the truck completly or is it still a bit higher in the back?
I have the 2.5" as and my front end sits high. I definitely need about an inch out back. I would just install the front lift and then decide how you like the stance.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Does anybody have a picture of there AS spacers prior to install? I want to see if they look the same as the ones I had. I sent mine back to AS because I was hitting the A-Arms terribly. They claim they don't make a non-offset kit but I am pretty sure mine were 0 offset. Pics would help me know if I am crazy or correct lol.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rake1
Guys I ordered a 2-1/2 autospring kit thanks for the help.Is there any need to also order a 1 inch block for the back just to give a little more height. The reason I ask is I put a leveling kit on my 06 ram (which I am trading for the F150) and alot of people mentioned that they thought the front was higher that the back. Will this 2-1/2 kit level the truck completly or is it still a bit higher in the back?
I was told the 2" kit would make it sit level, then I heard different. Let me know how you make out, because I wanted to order mine soon.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Installed a 1.5" AS spacer last Saturday on FX4 Screw. Have Line-x and hard cover on back end so didn't need a 2". Depending on how much gas, how I park front can be lower or higher than rear. Overall it is very close to being level for me.

Slim - even the 1.5" AS spacer had offset in them. And they are identical meaning it didn't matter which side I installed them.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Just ordered my Fx4 I will take pics of before and after I install my 2.5 front and 1.25 back leveling kit.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Do people add the leveling mod with the intent to also add bigger tires or do people level their truck with the stock tires and rims just for the level look? Does anyone have any pics of their 09 or 10 leveled with OEM wheels and tires? If you can you post them?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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I really don't intend to put larger tires on my FX4 I just don't like the way it sits.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by slimcubby
Does anybody have a picture of there AS spacers prior to install? I want to see if they look the same as the ones I had. I sent mine back to AS because I was hitting the A-Arms terribly. They claim they don't make a non-offset kit but I am pretty sure mine were 0 offset. Pics would help me know if I am crazy or correct lol.
I should have mine in a week or so I will try to post a couple pics. Now I haven't done that yet as I am new on the site so will probably need some help.
 
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