I'm interested in getting a front leveling kit for my 07 F150 4x4. I've heard a lot of good feedback on the Auto Spring kits. But how do you know what size to get? 2"? 2 1/2"? or 3"?

 

I also have on 07. I used a 2.5" A.S. and a 3" block in the back and I like the way it sits

 

it depends on you and what size tire you want to run,,,but yes the autospring is a good choice,, although i think 3" is a bit much imo......

 

Do as little as you can get away with because it wears suspension components faster. But using stock wheels you can clear 35's with just 2" level i believe on yours. Someone will correct me if im wrong. What size tires do you want to run?

 

This is my 07 before and after 2.5 inch HBS.

Before:



After:

 

you will regret the three inch. expect ball joint failure. wouldnt go over 2.5. without my rear air bags up the front sits higher than rear.

 

What is an Auto Spring kit?

 

Go with a set of bilstein 5100's. I did, and quite happy with it. A little more cost up front, and a pain to install, but do it once, and do it right. I set mine at the max height, and it made it 1/8 to 1/4 inch high on the front end. I already had 2" replacement spacers made for the back, so I slapped them in, and now my back end is a solid 1/2 inch higher.

 

I'm a fan of the Daystar 1", actual lift is about 1 1/2". Still a bit higher in the back which is good if you ever want to use it as Ford intended, you know to haul things. They sell for around $35, but as others have stated it depends on what size tire you want to run.

 

I went with a 2" AS on my 2007 FX4 and the truck was lifted more than 2 1/2". It sat perfectly level, but I did not like it. I added the 3" ReadLift replacement blocks in the back for a 1" rake and it looked very good.

There are lots of pictures in my 2007 FX4 album, if you want to see how it turned out.

Here is my old sig picture with the 1" rake:



KR-Texas

 

They are another maker of a leveling kit. Very similar to Hell Bent Steel.

Autospring kits

 

I recommend parking your truck on a level surface and measure from the ground to the top of the fender straight up the center. When you know the difference between the front and rear you'll know what kit to purchase.

I have a 07 4X4 lariat screw....I pulled it in my garage, checked and the floor is level, measured 38" inches on the front and 39-1/2" on the rear. Purchased a 1-1/2" auto spring leveling kit and it sits 39-1/2 all the way aroung...level. Easy install

Good luck
Greg

 

gcan,

This is not always the case. I measured the height of my 2007 FX4 like you described and I went with a 2" kit. Unfortunately, the 2" AS kit lifted the front more than 2 1/2". The spacers were only 1 7/8", so I thought they sent me the wrong ones.

KR-Texas