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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Bilstein leveling shocks AND Daystar 1" spacer?

Is it possible, or safe I should ask, to install the Daystar 1" leveling spacer on top of the Bilstein Leveling shocks to effectively give the truck 3" of lift? I am a little concerned about the stress put on bearings, axles, etc. It is a 2004 F150 4x4.

I have the leveling shocks on right now set at 2". It seems they are starting to sag, or maybe it never seemed to add much lift in the first place, but I would like to get a little more hieght out of it. Especially now that i am putting a 1.5" add-a-leaf kit on the rear tomorrow. Thoughts?

Bilstein's: http://www.central4wd.com/category.a...ge=id%7C113337

Daystar: http://www.ntwonline.com/Daystar-Pro...eling-Kit.html
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Stay under 2.5" max.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Yeah I thought that was the general rule of thumb. I may have to live with the 2" to be safe.

Anyone else know if this can be done (stacking the two kits) or does anyone run a 3" leveling kit on their 4x4?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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Even 2.5 is starting to push it. If you aren't happy, get a full suspension lift.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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I agree, after thinking about is some more I do not want to put more stress on my components which is why i went with the 2" in the first place. Thanks guys.
 
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