I've noticed some people use a 2" leveling kit, others use a 2.5" kit. Any pros or cons to either one, reasons why I should pick one over the other?

Thanks a bunch
-James

 

The 2.5" will put the front slightly higher than the rear, but not by much. If you plan on adding an Add-a-leaf, the 2.5" would be better to have.

I've got a 2" plus the 1.5" add a leaf.

 

some guys that get the 2.5" say it makes the front look higher than the rear. (that is only some guys) but hey, gives you an excuse to lift the rear as well

 

Personally, I went with a 2.5" because I knew I was going to be putting a heavy duty grille guard on the front and thought it would look better that way. It's all personal taste I believe.

 

Actually, the difference between the two is quite significant.

A 2" leveling kit will basically make your truck perfectly level. It will also allow for the installation of 33" tires. Leveling kit runs around $250. Mine was $310 installed plus $900 for tires.

2.5" leveling kits don't look much different in my opinion, but if you get a 2.5" kit then you are required to replace the upper control arms (they are at too great of an angle, or something).

A 2" level with 33s is a great way to lift your truck, especially if you have a 2WD, without paying for a suspension lift or settling for a body lift (no offense to those with body lifts, I just don't care for them). I am really happy with mine. If you need more info ask Wandell he knows everything.

 

I bought the 2.5" figuring I would put a block in the back to bring it up to level but it sits level as it is.

 

start looking for a-arms.....................

 

where did you find a 2" leveling kit for the 97-03 2WDs? I can't seem to find em anywhere.

edit: and while I'm here, how do you add that little gallery icon on the upper right of the posts?

 

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you go to the top of the forum page and click on "user cp". Then "edit profile", then down to gallery # and enter your gallery #.

 

Not sure if this is true of the older model trucks, but on mine (2006 SCREW) I have the 2,5" kit and didn't have to replace anything. I don't know what kind of truck fireman137 has though so if this is only true of the older models please someone chime in.

 

I have a 2006 4wd F150 scab, leaning towards a 2" kit. Can anyone suggest a good brand?

 

On the '04 and newer F150's you do not need to replace any factory components with the leveling kit. I have the 2" Autosring on my '06 FX4 and I'm running 33's with no rubbing. Some guys get the 2.5" kit to clear 35's. Personal preferance on tire size will tell you what kit you need. I bought my Autospring kit off Ebay for around $100. Just search around for what the guys here are running.

 

I have a 2006 F150 with a 2.5" level kit.

Here are my personal opinions:
1)I am very happy with the kit and it does not make the front look higher then the back.
2)Like with any level kit that you use, you are changing the geometry of the upper arms.
Anyone who believes they are safer with a 2" over a 2.5" is shooting their mouth off to feel good about thier purchase (Both kits are practically the same)- Sorry but someone has to say it.

3)Also, you do not need aftermarket arms for a 2.5" kit.

Lastly, I recomend that if you know how to use a jack and hand tools that you install the kit yourself. It is very simple to install and a waste of money to pay someone $100+ to do for you.
Besides all that it I think it is alot of fun to do projects like this yourself. Especially with a case of beer and a few buddies.

 

These are the pics that I saw of Bschld1's truck in his gallery before and after the 2.5 inch level kit.

Bschld1 - I hope you do not mind me posting them but I think that you have the best before and after side shots that I have seen and a great looking truck so I posted them so others can see it easier than searching the gallery. Please PM me if you want me to remove the pics.

 

No prob. i would post the pics myself if I knew how to do that.