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Old 06-21-2007, 01:25 AM
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what is this 2.5 leveling kit everyone keeps talking about? and where can i buy it? what is the biggest tire size I could fit on there with the kit. I'm hoping bigger than 33's. And the biggest i would go is 315-75-16 "35-12.50" but don't know if it will fit. Also i don't want to re-gear or loose any of my power. So what do you recommend

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Old 06-21-2007, 01:40 AM
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need to know the year of your truck, if it is an '04+ then google Autospring Corp. They sell off of ebay, $90 shipped. Supposedly you can fit 35's with a little trimming of some plastic, but the website recommends 33's
 
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Old 06-21-2007, 02:37 AM
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I am really wanting one of these. I have a 2005 and it is still under warrenty, so if I did something like this would it void the 3 year 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper warranty?
 
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Old 06-21-2007, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by thebigbc
need to know the year of your truck, if it is an '04+ then google Autospring Corp. They sell off of ebay, $90 shipped. Supposedly you can fit 35's with a little trimming of some plastic, but the website recommends 33's
He's wanting tires that fit a 16" wheel, so I would assume he's got a GEN III f150. What we need to know is whether it's 4x2 or 4x4!
 
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Old 06-21-2007, 08:16 AM
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I have the Topgun Customz 2.5" leveling kit, and I'm running 35-12.50 R17 All Terrain tires. I have not had to trim anything, but when you turn all the way while going over bumps/curbs it rubs a little bit but not bad enough for me to start cutting away the inner plastic finder liner. 35" tires cut down your low end power quite a bit and suck up more gas. You'll be better off with 4.56 gears, it will drive and get the same mileage as your truck got with stock gears and stock tires.
 
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Old 06-21-2007, 09:19 AM
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I had good success with the 2" I just installed, and it leveled my truck perfectly.
 
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Originally Posted by Watson91
I am really wanting one of these. I have a 2005 and it is still under warrenty, so if I did something like this would it void the 3 year 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper warranty?
I installed the AS 2" on my 06 FX4 with the 100,000 mile warranty. I had about 18,000 when installed. From what I understand, the spacer will not void the entire warranty, but will void any warranty from damage the spacer might cause. Ruining the upper ball joints are the most common problem after the install and the dealership will not cover it.

I have had no problems in the 3,000 miles the AS has been installed, but have noticed the ride has gotten a tad bit stiffer since.
 
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its a 1998
 
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Originally Posted by RRT
I installed the AS 2" on my 06 FX4 with the 100,000 mile warranty. I had about 18,000 when installed. From what I understand, the spacer will not void the entire warranty, but will void any warranty from damage the spacer might cause. Ruining the upper ball joints are the most common problem after the install and the dealership will not cover it.

I have had no problems in the 3,000 miles the AS has been installed, but have noticed the ride has gotten a tad bit stiffer since.
It being a bit stiffer is it a huge difference were it is not enjoyable to drive or just a little? I like how it rides now and I don't want it to be a really stiff feeling ride.
 
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When I purchased my 07 Screw last month, the dealer had a stock f150 4X4 and an identical one with a 2” leveling kit and 33” tires on 20” rims. I couldn’t tell any difference at all between the two, when I test drove them both. Cornering and braking felt different but not ride quality.
 



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