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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 11:01 PM
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01 f150 supercrew 4x4 leveling kit questions

Ok i recently bought a 01 supercrew lariat 5.4 4x4. I already cranked the torshin bars and its almost level. I have been looking on line at leveling kits and wanted ur guys opinions. I was looking at the bulit spacer for the front and the block for the rear its a kit. I know i have to get a alignment. I wanted to know if u think the rubber daystar kit is better than the bulit spacer or not. And i dont want to do torshin keys. I am a mechanic so doin the work is no problem just wanted ur opion's. im about to buy some 18's or 20's allso and put toyo open countrys mts on. I want the moto metal 962 rim in chrome just not sure what will fit better a 18 with a 33x12.50 or a 20 with a 33x12.50?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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The spacers are for the 97-03's with coil spring front suspension, not sure if you noticed when you cranked the torsion bars, but you don't have coil springs or really anywhere those spacers would fit.

But good call on not getting aftermarket torsion keys, those are a terrible idea. Just crank the stock ones as far as they'll go while still keeping both sides of the truck even and get an alignment, and you'll just about be at the max for leveling height while still keeping everything in spec. Beyond that your looking at either getting a full suspension lift or a body lift if you want more height.

Diameter of the rim is all up to you, it's personal preference and makes no difference in tire fitment, so go with whatever you think looks best. Width and offset of the rim is what's going to make the difference on tire fitment and whether you'll have rubbing or need to do any trimming.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:10 AM
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The only thing to expand on what pizza said is a body lift will not fix your rake/leveling problem. It'll raise it an equal amount all the way around from what you have now. But yea, no "leveling kits" exist for your truck; lift kit is your only next option if the priority is lifting one end more than the other. If you still have a tail high rake you want to eliminate and can't do a suspension lift, then you're left with lowering the rear somehow because like you said, stay away from aftermarket keys.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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Ten 4 u are right... Lol i didnt even pay attention when i was under the truck.i guess a body lift is next. I dont need alot of lift just a little thanks for the help i will post up pics soon with my rims and prolly do a before body lift pic and after
 
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