good write up. Helped me out a ton. I was wavering whether or not to get an autospring or hellmetal or whatever its called. Gona go with an autospring. Any other suggestions? you think i can run 33"s with a 2" lift with no rub?

 

you can easily run 33's with a 2" lift. I had my (basically 33"s) installed before I leveled my truck. (I have a 4x4, not sure about yours but either way 33"s will fit with the level kit.)
Also I have a Hell Bent Steel 2.5" and would strongly recommend it.
Good Luck!
-LTZ

 

Outstanding write up sir!!! My FX4 looks just like his, but without the leveling kit. Haaaa.

 

Just ordered my AS 2.5 kit from their ebay store....thanks!

 

First post ftw!
Anyway great write up. Just put on a 2inch as kit on in about an hour and a half granted I have proper air tools and a bad attitude, haha.
Don't know why everyone has so much trouble poping the ball joint out, two raps and it out...

Now my 04 scab 2wd is as tall in the front as the boss' 08 ltz max 4x4 chevy. He's not happy.
Now I just need to wear my tires out to buy some meats

 

Is one leveling kit better than the others. I read that auto spring has a offset on there spacer where others dont.
I was thinking of using air bags in the rear to adjust for the load or trailer.

 

What size are your tires?

 

Great writeup. This was my first time messing with the suspension components, and this was a great help.

 

Just posting a thanks to the OP for this writeup!!! Very helpful!

See my truck after installing a level kit and new wheels/tires below
https://www.f150online.com/forums/4496070-post17.html

 

Just ordered my 2.5" AS front and 1.5" rear blocks for my 2010 4x2 SCrew.

1. Do you foresee any problems with this arrangement?
2. Are the rear blocks just as easy to install?

 

I just installed the same kit on the same truck and was pretty easy. The rear blocks are as easy as 4 nuts on each side and lifting the leafs off the axle to insert spacer and bringing it back down in place, then putting u bolts back in place. Follow this write up and have the tools he said and it will go pretty easy.

 

you got those tires for $200 that was a hell of a deal

 

Excellent write-up! Just to let others know, I had to go get a deep 30 mm socket. The pitman arm puller made easy work of that ball joint. I'll get some pictures up soon. Another note, I did the whole thing on my own. I recommend getting someone to help.

 

subscribing just in case i need this when i install

 

subscribing for when I install my kit soon.

Awesome write up. Thanks