Leveling Kits
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Just thought I'd throw in my two cents. I have a 3" level kit currently. I bought it from FatBob's Garage, it came powder coated. There are pictures in my profile. I honestly don't see the big deal w/ the difference between the 2" and 3" level kit as far as the CV angles go - there isn't much difference between the angles on a 2 and 3". But the ball joints are definitely stressed more (in my pics).
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From: Michigan
I live in sw MI near the IN state line, about 25 min from South Bend, IN. There is plenty of salt out right now, I went with the powdercoated AS 2.5 and the AS AAL which they claim from 1.5-2in of lift in the rear and my truck was lifted 1.75 in the rear. The pc was only $12 and it was done very good.
As for the metal to metal contact that some talk about, there is no issue of that with my truck. The strut tower is tightened down with 3 bolts so I dont see how that would move unless they aren't tightened.
I love my lift, my brother and I did the front in about 1hr 45min for both sides and I did the rear myself in the driveway at night with a snakelight. Instruction were good and the instructions for the front were helpful from this forum with pics.
As for the metal to metal contact that some talk about, there is no issue of that with my truck. The strut tower is tightened down with 3 bolts so I dont see how that would move unless they aren't tightened.
I love my lift, my brother and I did the front in about 1hr 45min for both sides and I did the rear myself in the driveway at night with a snakelight. Instruction were good and the instructions for the front were helpful from this forum with pics.
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They make torsion keys for the 97-03 F150s. The 04-08 F150s don't have torsion bars, so in order to raise the front, you have to use a spacer, or go with an actual lift. But from what I've heard, you shouldnt get a torsion key, it will still put the same stress on your suspension as twisting the torsion bar will (which most guys thing is worth it for the raised height), so why not save a $100 and just crank the torsion bars...
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From: Oklahoma
They make torsion keys for the 97-03 F150s. The 04-08 F150s don't have torsion bars, so in order to raise the front, you have to use a spacer, or go with an actual lift. But from what I've heard, you shouldnt get a torsion key, it will still put the same stress on your suspension as twisting the torsion bar will (which most guys thing is worth it for the raised height), so why not save a $100 and just crank the torsion bars...
But i have a 2wd so i dont have torsion bars. Any spacers that you'd recommend?
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From: Upper Michigan
I live in sw MI near the IN state line, about 25 min from South Bend, IN. There is plenty of salt out right now, I went with the powdercoated AS 2.5 and the AS AAL which they claim from 1.5-2in of lift in the rear and my truck was lifted 1.75 in the rear. The pc was only $12 and it was done very good.
As for the metal to metal contact that some talk about, there is no issue of that with my truck. The strut tower is tightened down with 3 bolts so I dont see how that would move unless they aren't tightened.
I love my lift, my brother and I did the front in about 1hr 45min for both sides and I did the rear myself in the driveway at night with a snakelight. Instruction were good and the instructions for the front were helpful from this forum with pics.
As for the metal to metal contact that some talk about, there is no issue of that with my truck. The strut tower is tightened down with 3 bolts so I dont see how that would move unless they aren't tightened.
I love my lift, my brother and I did the front in about 1hr 45min for both sides and I did the rear myself in the driveway at night with a snakelight. Instruction were good and the instructions for the front were helpful from this forum with pics.
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I've searched around and your right I haven't found a big difference yet but I will keep
looking.Ill try local installed and see what I can get for a price.My first mods ever and I
lament over purchases but I'm getting better.Exhaust is on way.Thanks
looking.Ill try local installed and see what I can get for a price.My first mods ever and I
lament over purchases but I'm getting better.Exhaust is on way.Thanks
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From: JVILLE,FL
The best answer in my opinion is the Rough Country 2.5 lift,Doesnt stress out the front suspension and comes with shocks and blocks for the rear.No loss in ride comfort,Much better than the coil spacers on top that I did to my 05.And the price is right for what you get!!!
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The best answer in my opinion is the Rough Country 2.5 lift,Doesnt stress out the front suspension and comes with shocks and blocks for the rear.No loss in ride comfort,Much better than the coil spacers on top that I did to my 05.And the price is right for what you get!!!
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I live in West Bloomfield, just northwest of the D. I have a set of AS add-a-leafs in the garage but have been contemplating going with the Ride rite air bags instead because of some of the comments regarding a harsher ride quality with the add-a-leafs. What has been your experience?
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he said the 07-08 model came higher in the front that the 04-06 so depending on your year you would order the 2.5 for 04-06 and the 2.5 for 07-08. they were very helpful with the whole process