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Old 10-03-2007, 05:30 PM
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I cant seem to find any 2 or 3 inch leveling kits for my 2001 F150 because it is 2WD. All of the ones I have seen require the truck to be 4X4. Does anybody know any better websites?
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 08:55 PM
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Daystar makes 2 inch coilspring spacers for your truck. If you go taller than 2 inches (with a spring or spacer) you will have to have longer upper control arms to get the alignment withing specs. You could also instal 3 inch lift spindles.
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 09:00 PM
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which look better, leveling kit or lift spindles?
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 08:42 PM
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Personal preference. THe spindles will increase your front track width. Personally, I'd combine the two. Bigger is better.
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wandell
Bigger is better.
When in doubt, go bigger. And bigger is better.
 
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1.5 or 2.5 and you require control arms at 2.5.
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...0A2172217.aspx

i installed the 1.5's it levels it out perfectly. easy to do yourself too.
 

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Old 10-05-2007, 04:30 PM
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why do you see some trucks with there tires sticking too far out, what is that from?
 
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Old 10-05-2007, 04:32 PM
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its from the backspacing on the wheels
 
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Old 10-06-2007, 09:54 AM
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Also, a lot of lift kits for 4x2's, including spindles, increase the front track width a couple of inches.
 
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Old 10-06-2007, 01:37 PM
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does it happen with body lifts?
 
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Old 10-07-2007, 10:29 AM
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