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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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2012 fx4 leveling kit which one

Which leveling kit should i get for my fx4? What brand or brands do you guys recommend?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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I have 2" Daystar on mine and really like it!
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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a lot guys run autospring around here
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks for the input. I have heard that some guys have an issue with the upper control arm hitting the strut if its not an angled spacer.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Thanks for the input. I have heard that some guys have an issue with the upper control arm hitting the strut if its not an angled spacer.
You can run into that problem, even with the offset spacers like Autospring's design. The issue is there has been differences in the length of the shocks. I've got an Autospring 2" and would recommend it. I actually think my UCA hits the spring at full droop as well but not worried since it probably won't see full droop.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Im no hardcore off roader but I do venture off into the swamps around here now and then. After these tires are shot im planing on a set of nitto trail grapplers. So Im guessing I may go with Autospring. I did look on ebay but it seems most leveling kits i have found are 2 1/2 lift in the front. I dont want to completely destroy the angles of the front cv's and i think 3 is the max with faster wear I may be wrong.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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I would go 2". 2.5" will put them at a pretty good angle. If you're running the factory 20s you can fit the 34" Nitto Trail Grapplers with the 2" AS kit.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Yes im running the stock 20s on the truck. Someday when the salt water gets to them from towing the boat im going to get a set of rock stars or moto metal 951s.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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I would go 2". 2.5" will put them at a pretty good angle. If you're running the factory 20s you can fit the 34" Nitto Trail Grapplers with the 2" AS kit.
That sounds like a good setup, but I may be a little biased. lol

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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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That sounds like a good setup, but I may be a little biased. lol
Your truck is what I'm copying after all.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 04:21 AM
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I have a hellbent steel kit on my 2011, never had any issues and you can't beat the price
 
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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2" Procomp leveling kit, 3" rear blocks. will fit 35 X 12.50 on off set rims with minor trimming to the plastic on bottom of the bumper.






Just traded it in on this 2012 FX4 EcoBoost, soon too have a 2 1/2" leveling kit with these rims and tires on it.
 

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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You guys have some nice looking trucks. Here is my baby it has a long way to go. But ill get it there.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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I just ordered a Ready Lift 2" kit today to go with my 295/70/18 Terra Grapplers. Once I get them installed I'll get some pics.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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You guys have some nice looking trucks. Here is my baby it has a long way to go. But ill get it there.
Nice, it'll look good leveled
 
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