2.5 as leveling kit problem
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2.5 as leveling kit problem
I have tried using both spacers and seems like neither will work, they are both just alike and neither ones marked as driver or passenger side. The problem I am having is when I put the spacers on I can not get the top control arm back on, I am prying it all the way down until it hits the spring and only 1-2 threads are showing I have tried of jacking It up but the truck starts lifting
It's been like 3 and half hours since you posted this.. no need to bump it or start the same exact thread in another section.
One of the spacer at least should be stamped with a D designating the driver side. Might be hard to find, but it should be on there somewhere.
Did you make sure you installed them in the correct direction? If not, because the spacer is offset that could be your problem.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...l-rubbing.html
http://www.f150forum.com/f31/auto-sp...htmare-143382/
Here's some reading for you too, good luck.
One of the spacer at least should be stamped with a D designating the driver side. Might be hard to find, but it should be on there somewhere.
Did you make sure you installed them in the correct direction? If not, because the spacer is offset that could be your problem.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...l-rubbing.html
http://www.f150forum.com/f31/auto-sp...htmare-143382/
Here's some reading for you too, good luck.
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Not sure if you've figured it out yet, but:
They only fit one way, and it shouldn't matter which one you use. The 3 pins on the top of the coil over are going to be reversed when you put the level on top of it. Take the coil over exactly how fits into the truck, turn in 180 degrees, then stick the spacer on top, then slide it back it.
They only fit one way, and it shouldn't matter which one you use. The 3 pins on the top of the coil over are going to be reversed when you put the level on top of it. Take the coil over exactly how fits into the truck, turn in 180 degrees, then stick the spacer on top, then slide it back it.
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Like KMAC said, they only go on one way. I've installed spacers on other model trucks and there was no designated passenger or driver side.
I shouldn't have to ask, but have you tried jacking the suspension up by the lower control arm? This should push it right in to the upper strut mount.
I shouldn't have to ask, but have you tried jacking the suspension up by the lower control arm? This should push it right in to the upper strut mount.
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You'll have to use a crow bar to push the UCA into place. Stick the end under the top of the coil over housing and push it down from that point. Doing that and jacking up the LCA are really your best choices. It really helps to have another set of hands, as getting the UCA low enough takes a LOT of effort. This should get it low enough to get the nut back onto the threads of the ball joint. Sorry for not understanding what your initial problem was.
