imo the leveling kit for your body style that makes it sit "level" is a 2 inch. i run a 2 inch on my truck. just gives me slightly more peace of mind with the front end. heard of hell bent and daystar. most guys on here go daystar, havent heard anything bad about hell bent though

 

I agree with going 2" as well, that's what I've got. I got the AutoSpring. A lot of guys on here run them. They're a smaller company, have a completely unique offset design that is supposed to prevent rubbing on some suspension part (can't remember right now), and on top of all that, they're $80.

I'm super paranoid with doing anything harmful to my truck and always choose the safest/best parts, and Autospring was the conclusion I came to. But really, anything steel is good. Nothing polyurethane or aluminum

 

where can you buy this Autospring kit. If its as good as a regular kit but causes less wearing then thats what im getting. Another question is how bad do the regular tires and wheels look when u level your truck. I wont be getting tires for awhile and gonna have to roll with the stock set up.

 

All 2" kits will cause the same amount of wearing and you can buy it on ebay iirc.

 

Autospring is the way to go on the kit I had it on mine and I have the exact setup your asking about. If I can figure out how to post a picture I'll post my truck for you!

 

 

Does this seem to check out? http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTO-SPRING-AS-2009-2013-FORD-F-150-2-Front-Lift-Kit-/130931749551?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2011%7CModel%3AF-150&hash=item1e7c23f2af&vxp=mtr How much would the install cost. Local ford dealer said they would but I feel it would be pricey.

 

I have been reading about these performance accessories lift systems. Its seem like their a cheap lift alternative. The one im looking at http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pra-pls709
Is this a better option to "mimic" a real lift kit? I like leveling kits but lift looks way better.

 

It's an expensive kit for what it is. Buying that stuff separately from different places is generally cheaper. And if you can't install a body lift yourself figure about 600+ for install.

 

The Autospring causes the same amount of front end wear as any other kit, but when your suspension is at full extension (like going over a bump and the front end is off the ground), it won't rub on the strut tower.

What size wheels and tires do you have? Stock 20s and their tires look better than the 17s and 18s, but they're all fine. Obviously bigger tires are gonna look better, but you'll be fine in the meantime.

PA's body lifts are nice, but they're a PITA to install on 04+'s. So like Pizzaman said, they aren't worth buying if you can't install them yourself. And a body lift would definitely make your tires look tiny

 

That kit looks right. Install should be 2 to 3 shop hours if I remember correctly. I would also think the dealer would be more expensive than an independent shop. You'll also need an alignment after install

 

Sorry for all the questions. This is very new to me. So, from what yall said the PA kit is overpriced. So i have read that buying a leveling kit and body lift and playing for the install can cost as much as a lift kit. Is their any truth to this? I probably could install both but i like the reassurance of knowing its done right. My car is a certified Pre owned truck so im worried if i level it and something goes wrong with the joints or something up there they will blame it on the kit.

secondly, What is the difference between a auto spring kit and a regular leveling kit.

 

Ford warranties up to a 3" lift I checked with ford when I went to do mine! My friend and I put me 2" kit all the way around on in 2-3 hours in the driveway. I never had a problem with it! Autospring is the way to go if going this route!

 

Maybe at your ford, but not all will. If they can say it caused ball joints or other related parts to go bad (and they will) they won't warranty it. That's the way it is at most dealerships.

To the op, the only difference between the Autospring kit and most other brands is the AS one uses an offset design to help prevent the upper arm contacting the coil at full droop.

And yes for the cost of a body lift, leveling kit, and install you'd be looking at roughly 1200 dollar range maybe higher depending where you go. About the same price as a suspension lift.

If you can do install yourself on a body lift (good to have a couple buddies help out) it'll save you a lot of money. And that won't effect your warranty on suspension components because it has no effect on them, it doesn't alter angles at all.

 

I will probably just level it and run 33's or 35's on stock 20in wheels. Then later go and get a lift kit.