Last week I bought my first 4x4 truck. 06 SuperCrew F150 XLT 4x4.
I've NEVER owned anything but Ford trucks but this is my first 4x4. 2 days after I bought it I put a new set of 285/70/17 tires on it.
I LOVE the truck but really cant stand the look of it with the front down like it is. So I REALLY need some expert help on which leveling kit to put on it to make it level. I'd much rather it be a little low in the front than higher in the front than the back.
So, which brand should I have the least long term problems out of AND should I go with 1 1/2", 2" or 2.5"?
ANY and all info, opinions and pics would be greatly appreciated!!!

Here's my baby... (The front doesn't look so low in this pic for some reason)

 

Cuz...I too am a newbie...in fact this is my second post (first one just saying hi). I just purchased the 2.5 inch autosprings leveling kit and the autosprings AAL. The guy at autosprings suggested going with a 2" w/o AAL or 2.5" with AAL. I will have pictures up here next week or so. There is a thread on here that describes the whole leveling kit install, you might try searching for that or check the link below. Got to thank Txst8tJ for the write up.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...nstall-12.html

 

autospring is a really good brand that a ton of guys here have simply because it is a solid kit that doesnt cost much. i have the 2.5 " kit on my truck and it sits with the front slighty sagged, but you can barely tell

 

Thanks guys, What is the "AAL"?

 

Add-A-Leaf. I believe the only place to get the AS kit is EGay though, which blows because my dang account is locked.

 

There a leaf spring that you put in your leaf package and it will put the back up usually somewhere around 1.5-2", alot of people will put the 2.5" and then an add a leaf in to get a little bit of rake back into the truck. I would stick with a 2" if you dont want to install an aal, go with an autospring like most people said it seems to be the most popular among members on the site.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/sprngben..._from=&_ipg=50

 

^ x2, 2" Autospring would be perfect.

 

Ready Lift makes blocks for the back as well I have them on mine

 

HELL BENT STEEL cheap price superior product !!! i had a 3 inch on my FX4 and never had an issue

 

PinchBetter, what setup do you have on yours? I like that but would like to stay a bit lower on the front.

 

Just finished with the 2.5 inch leveling kit this evening...the front sits (or to my eye) slightly higher (but I have a cap on the bed). I will post up some pictures before the leveling kit, after the 2.5 inch kit, and after the 2.5 inch and the add-a-leafs tomorrow afternoon. I hope it helps. I would go with the 2" if I were not going to do rear add-a-leafs or blocks. Also, the install was very simple..

 

2 1/2" kit on my '04.

 

Let's see em Outdoor!!!


PawPaw, that looks damn good! I have to stay a bit smaller on tires and such cause I drive 2 hours south and 2 hours back north EVERY weekend. Fuel would kill me!

 

Cuz, I drive right at 100 miles a day on my commute and if I take it easy I can get 17 mpg with these tires. When I had my 285x70x17 AT's I would easily get 18 mpg or better. Tire diameter and weight play hell with fuel mileage!

 

Stupid lookin' stock rake!