New to this posting thing. I have been reading a lot about the AS level kit. Thoughts on which size to use. Any one having trouble with the drive line angles with the 2.5" lift.

 

i only did the 2".here some pics...


tell me watcha think

 

I also only did 2 inches and I think 2.5 would have put to much sag in the back

 

2.5" rear is still slightly higher

 

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Russ47, What wheel and tires are you running?

 

Your gallery shows TRUXX 3" level kit. Wondering how you like that? Any problems or issues? I was thinking about that on my 03 Ex.

 

I only had it for about 1000 miles. It's not that it didn't work, I just wanted something a little better.

 

I have the Explorer ProComp 2.5" 64201 Front Coil Spring Spacer. Several differences. There are two separate pieces per spring, they are made from urethane, and it requires you to take the strut apart and re-compress the coil spring for assembly. Definitely not for the amateur wrencher with a buddy & a 12 pack. I had mine installed, in a package, with the Explorer ProComp 1.5" 13134 Add-A-Leaf, plus alignment, re-torque after 500 miles, and re-alignment if necessary.

What the pros did in a matter of hours, would have taken me at least a day. I don't have a car lift. I never did like the idea of sliding under a car with my back on a skateboard, while the car was supported by a couple of little jack stands, cinder blocks, and milk crates. I really wasn't too comfortable with the idea of following the directions that said to swing a sledge hammer at my ball joints. Besides, how was I suppose to compress the springs? That would have required me to buy a special tool. Assuming that I got all that right, I would still have to monkey with the rear end leaf springs. If by the end of the 12 pack, or several 40 ounce bottles if you are a malt liquor aficionado, how do you do your own alignment?

Keep in mind that I don't work on cars for a living. Like most vehicle owners, I have a job that is not at an auto repair facility. The chances of myself, and more of you than you would like to admit, messing up our cars is fairly high.

I don't know if there are any advantages or disadvantages to the urethane parts that came on my kit, as opposed to the various one piece kits made of various metals. If an experienced forum member with an automotive engineering background can shed some light, then the rest of us would be able to make a more informed decision. Within a few months, I will have paid off my '07 2WD. Towards the end of '08, when the cars go on sale again, I plan on purchasing an '08 4WD.

 

i have the 2"....and it looks dead nuts to me....i may add a leaf to bring the rear up a smidge but im not sure yet

 

"Dead Nuts"?

Does that mean higher in the front?

 

I'm currently running 305/70/17 buckshots on Eagle Alloy 114 17x8.5 wheels

 

Here is mine with the 2.5 up front. The rear was about .5 inches lower than the front, but I cured that with some Firestone Airbags.

 

On my '04 I had to go with the 2 1/2" daystar kit to level it out because the rear sat so high stock. In over 2 1/2 years with no problems so far and able to clear 35's in the front.

 

I did 2" with 33's with aftermarket wheels 18 x 9 w/ 5.39 bs. No rubbing