My question is, since a 2wd doesnt have the additional driveline in the front does a 3" leveling kit present the same problems as 2.5"? I dont have CV's to worry about, not to mention I won't be able to run as big of a tire as 4wd which also decreases the stress on the balljoints. I know a 2.5" still strains the front suspension and it kind of baffles me that an additional 1/2" is the straw that broke the camels back.

The reason I would like to do a 3" is that it would allow me to lift the rear a little more. Please weigh in with your opinions and experiences.

Btw 2005 2wd f-150 screw 5.4

 

It'll still stress the ball joints and the tie rods just the same as a 3" on a 4x4.

 

The 1/2" from 2.5" to 3" is that bad? I would say you probably still have issues with a 2.5" right?

 

2.5" won't have problems nearly as bad/frequently as 3". The 1/2" really does make a difference. But that's why we say stop at 2.5", anything past that and your really starting to push your luck.

 

you'll be replacing upper A arms twice a year. my buddy has this exact set up and that's what he's doing just about

 

ive had a 3in about 3 years now with no problems. Does it put stress probably, have i had problems....no. i dont do much off roading, just around town so thats gotta have somthing to do with it.

 

You've been lucky then. There's the very rare person that gets lucky every now and then but majority don't.

 

Don't do 3", it isn't worth the additional cost of repairs down the road.

 

I agree. Everything has a limit, and 2.5 is the limit for leveling kits on those trucks.