What Are The Cons of 2" AutoSpring
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From: CO
Originally Posted by masonm75
I have the 2 inch AS and have no issues at all... About a month ago I did read a post from a guy that talked to AS and they said the clunking is because a few fords were built with some different front end components from another manufacture. This was suppose to be very limited amount, but the different part / parts made just enough difference to cause clunking / rubbing "AS said it was not a issue as far as unnormal wear. I don't have time to search for the exact thread. I would recommend e-mailing or calling AS directly, I did and they took care of me. I have about 10k on my truckwith AS with no issues. When I first had them installed I had a clicking sound that later found out that it was not related... personally I would not go with the 2 1/2 unless you plan on going bigger than 33's. From reading other post on using spacers one thing is for sure every truck is effected differently in height....
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Originally Posted by extremeethan
Witht the AS you have to take speedbumps slow as well as washes to avoid the clunking.
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Personally....
I would prefer what I did to my 4x2 and that is install a set of FX4 coilovers in front and a 2" block and rear FX4 shocks as well. You will end up getting around 3" of lift and ABSOLUTELY no rubbing.
If you want additional lift with that system, 2" will be too much, I am considering taking 1/2 of the Poly lift system and installing it.
The benefits are Higher lift and front control arm not under any stress, firmer ride.
If you decide to go with the spacer in front. I think the billet aluminum ones are better. They are mounted in a position where they are exposed to road salts and the elements. Welding up the steel is a lot more imprecise than having the aluminum ones CNC'd. The welds are also sitting in a position where it can collect water at the weld and it it not properly coated, it will eventually rust. If they start failing it will be a couple of years down the road, everyone's is still pretty new at the moment.
My Background is metal fabrication, I know steel......
If you want additional lift with that system, 2" will be too much, I am considering taking 1/2 of the Poly lift system and installing it.
The benefits are Higher lift and front control arm not under any stress, firmer ride.
If you decide to go with the spacer in front. I think the billet aluminum ones are better. They are mounted in a position where they are exposed to road salts and the elements. Welding up the steel is a lot more imprecise than having the aluminum ones CNC'd. The welds are also sitting in a position where it can collect water at the weld and it it not properly coated, it will eventually rust. If they start failing it will be a couple of years down the road, everyone's is still pretty new at the moment.
My Background is metal fabrication, I know steel......
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From: Ft.Bragg NC
mason-
truck looks great, where kind i find a set of the as spacers and for how much??? i just bought an 06 looks almost just like yours, well at least im going for the same kinda look only had it for 3 months and just got the flows put on now going for a better stance. if you could let me know.
thx
superduper paratrooper
truck looks great, where kind i find a set of the as spacers and for how much??? i just bought an 06 looks almost just like yours, well at least im going for the same kinda look only had it for 3 months and just got the flows put on now going for a better stance. if you could let me know.
thx
superduper paratrooper
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Con!
Hey drumdog;
I was considering it, but then I read this:
Now I think I just want to lower it a bit - safely of course.
Cheers
Grog
I was considering it, but then I read this:
Originally Posted by Superchips_Distributor
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Yes, Marc's truck looks *very* good lowered as it is and being a 4x4 still retains good 4WD functionality, tucks the wheels pretty well, etc.
Marc keeps making that truck faster & quicker, and raising the fuel mileage with each step - he's now routinely getting just a tad under 20 mph at some fairly high Interstate cruising speeds - the lowering got him almost another 2 mpg, for example, from his previous stance - which was standard 4x4 but he also had the front lifted 2" to level the truck out, using the kit that so many 2004 & up owners do to raise the front. I';m not a fan of doing that, as that wears the ball joints badly, as Marc also experienced. So going from his previous configuration to his present config in terms of vehicle height front& back was a real mpg gainer, as well as helped the handling, stance, etc., he's done a very nice job ...
Yes, Marc's truck looks *very* good lowered as it is and being a 4x4 still retains good 4WD functionality, tucks the wheels pretty well, etc.
Marc keeps making that truck faster & quicker, and raising the fuel mileage with each step - he's now routinely getting just a tad under 20 mph at some fairly high Interstate cruising speeds - the lowering got him almost another 2 mpg, for example, from his previous stance - which was standard 4x4 but he also had the front lifted 2" to level the truck out, using the kit that so many 2004 & up owners do to raise the front. I';m not a fan of doing that, as that wears the ball joints badly, as Marc also experienced. So going from his previous configuration to his present config in terms of vehicle height front& back was a real mpg gainer, as well as helped the handling, stance, etc., he's done a very nice job ...
Cheers
Grog
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Go Army!!!
Go on Ebay and search for auto spring leveling kit... The company "AS" uses EBAY to sell thier kits. The powder coated version I got was around $90 -to- $100 shipped...
[QUOTE=82ndABN_13FOX]mason-
truck looks great, where kind i find a set of the as spacers and for how much??? i just bought an 06 looks almost just like yours, well at least im going for the same kinda look only had it for 3 months and just got the flows put on now going for a better stance. if you could let me know.
thx
superduper paratrooper[/QUOTE
[QUOTE=82ndABN_13FOX]mason-
truck looks great, where kind i find a set of the as spacers and for how much??? i just bought an 06 looks almost just like yours, well at least im going for the same kinda look only had it for 3 months and just got the flows put on now going for a better stance. if you could let me know.
thx
superduper paratrooper[/QUOTE
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Originally Posted by Drumdog
MGDfan,
Thanks so much for the tip! Where can I see pics of this truck lowered? MPG saver, Interested I am!
Thanks so much for the tip! Where can I see pics of this truck lowered? MPG saver, Interested I am!
. He's a very busy guy.
