So, I've been trying to read through the numerous leveling kit threads and was reluctant to start another. However, I've never tried to level a truck and am really not very knowledgeable about ANYTHING with vehicles (other than very basic maintenance).

I have a 2014 F150 XLT 4x4 and am in the process of picking out the wheels to go with my 33" Toyo Open Country R/T's (the wheels will be 20's).

I have a good friend with a 2013 FX4 and he was able to use the Rancho Quick Lift to level his front end and did so with a 2.75" lift/level (he mentioned that it's settled and is probably closer to 2.5-2.6" now). I was hoping to go with the Rancho Quick Lifts because of their ease but they don't make them for the 2014. That's led me to spacers. I called some local shops and they typically use the Daystar spacer. After reading some of the other threads on here, though, and looking at the website I've found myself leaning more towards the Autospring leveling kit.

Is there a reason why I should go with one over the other? Reading the description of the autospring spacer makes it seem like a better one (construction, no need to use a coil compressor, an offset design that reduces installation headaches, etc) but I don't know if it's just a marketing ploy or if it really has distinct advantages over competitors. As a note, I'll be having a local shop do the installation so if it only relates to ease of at home installation then it's not a huge deal.

The other thing I've noticed is what appears to be a noticeable difference in what some folks say is required to level the truck vs. others. Some say a 2" kit makes theirs level, some have said 2.5 does the trick. Other's say 2.5 makes it look like the front is higher than the back. Does anyone with a 2014 4x4 and spacer have any insight?

Thanks for any help guys! This will be my first truck that i've done anything to and I'm pretty pumped.

 

I know there's a lot of confusion and I'm sure there's a very expensive way to level things out but if you are like me and just want to lower the rear 2" I bought some Rough Country lowering shackles which are $50 new. The 1" setting didn't lower it enough but the 2" is perfect in my opinion. 5yrs and counting.

It seems to me if you want to raise the front 2" to match the rear that's when things get confusing and expensive. Granted I'm no off road guy but I haul a 450lb motorcycle in the bed almost every weekend and never have issues with the rear being lowered. I do have stock rims/tires though.

 

Hoping REAL soon!!!

 

Autospring and Hell Bent Steel both make great kits at reasonable prices. My brother has a 2014 fx4 with a 2" hell bent steel spacer on it, and it sits pretty close to level.I think a 2.5" would give it a nose high look.

 

I just put a Rough Country 2.5 inch level on the front of a 2014 xlt with a v8. With the spacer alone, I was sitting basically dead level unloaded. I got the kit with the rear blocks/shocks as well. I do not have the blocks on, but after installing the new shocks, I measure right at 1/2 inch higher in the rear. They are a bit stiffer than stock. Still looks dead level to my eye. I only have 1000 miles or so on the kit, but so far I'm happy with the ride. Pics on my profile. Good luck!

 

Hoping real soon? Are we talking "real soon" a few weeks to a month? Or "real soon" 6-8 months from now?

If it's the former then that'd be awesome! If it's the latter...I'll probably still get them. LOL.