i Have a 2004 FX4 supercab short bed and i'm not sure which size would make my truck level without the front being higher than the rear. anyone know which would look better? check my gallery if u need to see my truck for a better opinion!!!

 

Search is your friend, this being one of the most frequently asked questions on the forum.

Measure your truck to the center of the wheel well in the front and in the back. Decide what size kit will work best for you. Keep in mind the AutoSpring kits seem to yield about .5" more than advertised.

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The '04 truck's sat real high in the rear from the factory, my '04 Lariat 4x4 needed a 2 1/2" kit to level it out. The later model 150's were not as high in the rear and a 2" was all that was needed.

 

Best off with the 2.5"

 

2.5" Ftw!!

 

2.5 isthe way i went. 2007 i have. it was slightly higher in front so i put a lift shackle on the back and now im money. so money i dont even know it. and drunk

 

get the 2.5, mine sits perfectly leveled

 

hey guys! i asked the question simply bc i don't know, i would think you should leave a tad higher in the back so when you load your bed down with stuff or not even alot, it would make it look squated in the back. if i get the one that makes it perfectly level. also why get an AS leveling kit? whats the difference? thanx for the responses guys!

 

I have an 04 FX4 extended cab 6 1/2' bed and opted for the AS 2" leveling kit. I too was concerned with the back sagging with any type of load and that is why I went with the 2" (clink on the link below). I am also running the stock size tires 275/65/18 although M/T, so the 2" was right for me.

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Alot of members went with the Autospring leveling kits because of the material they are made from (steel vs. polyurethane) and the ease of the install. The Autospring kit is installed on top of the front spring assemblies. With the polyurethane kits, such as the Daystar, you must have a spring compressor to take the front springs apart and install the leveling kit within the spring assembly.

 

If you're concerned with how it'll look/drive with a load in the bed, you can get an add-a-leaf. They run about $100.

 

Just wondering if anybody notices any bump steer when the suspension articulates at highway speed with the 2 or 2.5 Auto spring? i had an 05 xterra that i put a 2.5 spacer on , and you could feel it pull alot when you would hit a bump on the highway, due to the changed angles or the tyrods. thanks - John

 

i have a top gun customz levelin kit, if u want ur back a little higher get the 2, or aal on the 2.5

 

Here's an idea, check out www.ProRYDE.com. Their upper strut kit is adjustable from 2" of front lift to 3" of front lift. No more decisions to make! Buy it, and adjust it to your preference. You could even install a 1" rear leaf block and get an overall lift. How do I know? I am biased. I'm the guy making the ProRYDE stuff. Check it out, you'll be impressed. Would love to hear your feedback!

 

Deff looks like a nice thing and thats exactly what im in the market because I dont want anymore lift then I need to clear my 35s but dont know how much lift I need. I wont buy it because it isnt worth 300 I can buy both AS for less money and figure out what lift I need and sell the other one even if its at a loss, and still be 150$ ahead