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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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What size leveling kit recommended?

I have a 2005 F150 Lariat 4X4 Stock 18 wheels with Bridgestone Dualers
What advice would you have for the size of leveling kit? New to leveling kits so not sure whether 2 or 2.5 or some other size is best.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Use the search function. Basically people are going to say the bigger you go, the worse the angles are. Alot of people are running 2.5" leveling kits, because it makes you level. A 2" with have a slight rake. As for brand, A ton of people on here are running autospring. I personally have a 2.5" Daystar and love it. Good Luck
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Thanks FX4tough07
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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dude go with the 2.5; its the biggest size you can get without damaging your oem parts like ball joints. with a 3" you will get into some extreme angles and wear them out pretty quick and a 2" just doesnt seem to cut it imo. 2.5 is the way to go! i prefer AutoSpring or Daystar.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Since you have an 05 I would agree with the 2.5". If by chance it sits higher in the front
afterwards you can either do a 1" AAL or change your blocks out for a bigger size.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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I have a 2005 and the 2" level is perfect. Check my gallery. Anything more and I'd want to add a leaf or a block to raise the back.
 
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