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Seelb0 06-30-2011 05:50 PM

Leveling Kits for 2011 F150 FX4
 
I finally decided to buy a Ford and I love it. Plan on putting a leveling kit on it and 35" tires. Any suggestions and what brand & size leveling kit to get? Thanks for any feedback.

F150 Man 4Eva 06-30-2011 05:58 PM

2" auto spring kit cant go wrong

Seelb0 06-30-2011 06:13 PM


Originally Posted by F150 Man 4Eva (Post 4622851)
2" auto spring kit cant go wrong

Thats what I've been leaning towards. Thanks for the reply
Do you know of any good websites for ordering them?

NASSTY 06-30-2011 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by F150 Man 4Eva (Post 4622851)
2" auto spring kit cant go wrong

That's what I got. 2" Autospring with 295/60/20 (34")Trail Grapplers.No trimming necessary with 34's, you may need to trim a little for 35's.

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08stx4x4 06-30-2011 09:57 PM


Originally Posted by Seelb0 (Post 4622859)
Thats what I've been leaning towards. Thanks for the reply
Do you know of any good websites for ordering them?

They sell all of their kits on eBay.

AutoSpring 2" Front Level Kit for 2009-2011 F-150

russ10screw 07-01-2011 12:53 AM

OP, are you planning on staying with the stock wheels?



Originally Posted by NASSTY (Post 4622970)
That's what I got. 2" Autospring with 295/60/20 (34")Trail Grapplers.No trimming necessary with 34's, you may need to trim a little for 35's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e186Medium.jpg

That looks fantastic. I have a black 2010 FX4 SuperCrew and now I'm thinking of copying that look. I have the 18" wheels and was thinking of going black wheels. You've made me reconsider. Do you know what the specs are on those 20's?

NASSTY 07-01-2011 03:19 AM


Originally Posted by russ10screw (Post 4623147)
OP, are you planning on staying with the stock wheels?




That looks fantastic. I have a black 2010 FX4 SuperCrew and now I'm thinking of copying that look. I have the 18" wheels and was thinking of going black wheels. You've made me reconsider. Do you know what the specs are on those 20's?

Thanks, 20x8.5 and the offset is + 44mm.

philly164 07-01-2011 07:44 AM

325/65/18 AS 2 1/2" with 3" rear blocks
 
https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...re154864-a.jpg

Seelb0 07-01-2011 01:23 PM


Originally Posted by NASSTY (Post 4622970)
That's what I got. 2" Autospring with 295/60/20 (34")Trail Grapplers.No trimming necessary with 34's, you may need to trim a little for 35's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e186Medium.jpg

Truck looks good man. Do you have any blocks in the rear or just the 2" AS in the front?
Also how is the ride with the new tires?

GoingGoingGone 07-01-2011 01:43 PM

Whichever you decide to use, remember that whoever installs it has to be very gentle when removing the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle to allow it to articulate low enough to remove and re-install the (taller) strut. The new EPAS (electric power steering) will not withstand hammering the tie rod stud to release it like the older trucks do.

NASSTY 07-01-2011 02:37 PM


Originally Posted by Seelb0 (Post 4623375)
Truck looks good man. Do you have any blocks in the rear or just the 2" AS in the front?
Also how is the ride with the new tires?

Just the 2" in front.The ride is good.They are a bit louder than the Terra Grapplers I had on my 06.But they are pretty quiet for a MT.


Originally Posted by GoingGoingGone
Whichever you decide to use, remember that whoever installs it has to be very gentle when removing the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle to allow it to articulate low enough to remove and re-install the (taller) strut. The new EPAS (electric power steering) will not withstand hammering the tie rod stud to release it like the older trucks do.

As long as you kill the power to the EPA (unhook your battery).You can hammer on the spindle just like you would any other spindle to release the upper balljoint from the spindle.

jgardn1 07-02-2011 12:03 AM

@NASSTY

Truck looks very good. Just curious if this setup and tires made fuel economy drop much? Thanks

russ10screw 07-02-2011 12:15 AM


Originally Posted by NASSTY (Post 4623182)
Thanks, 20x8.5 and the offset is + 44mm.

Interesting. So if I did go with a 20x9 aftermarket wheel, what offset or backspacing could I use and still fit the 34's in there? Thanks!


Originally Posted by philly164 (Post 4623202)

That looks great. Are you using any wheel spacers or is that the stock setup plus the level? Thanks!

06yz250f 07-02-2011 02:09 AM


Originally Posted by russ10screw (Post 4623753)
Interesting. So if I did go with a 20x9 aftermarket wheel, what offset or backspacing could I use and still fit the 34's in there? Thanks!

you will want to stick close to the specs he posted. you can fit up to a 35" tire on stock wheels. if you get a rim with much more backspacing you will start running into rubbing issues.

offset and backspacing are directly related to each other, google offset to backspacing chart and something should pop up to tell you backspacing to offset and visa versa.

philly164 07-02-2011 08:31 AM

I am using 1/4" spacers in the front just to get away from my UCA a little more,,love the autospring,,truck rides great!!! thank you!!!!


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