2004 F150 leveling kit
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2004 F150 leveling kit
I was checking out tires at a local tire shop and asked them how much would it cost to put a leveling kit in the front so that truck is level. They said it will be $300. My jaw about hit the floor. From reading in this forum, I was under the impression that the kit is about $80 - $100. So I asked them what in world do they do that it is so expensive. The guy did not elaborate. I got curious and wanted to find out if they were just trying to gouge me or if there is a $300 way to do it - a much better way.
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$80 for the kit
1-2 hours for the install. They guy wasn't trying to rip you off. Most shops charge about $100 an hour for labor. If that install also includes the price of the alignment i would go for it.
Alignments run from $60-100 typically. So $300 for the whole setup (parts included in the price) is a decent deal
1-2 hours for the install. They guy wasn't trying to rip you off. Most shops charge about $100 an hour for labor. If that install also includes the price of the alignment i would go for it.
Alignments run from $60-100 typically. So $300 for the whole setup (parts included in the price) is a decent deal
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If you don't like it, simply remove the chunk of metal and it's back to factory looks. Quick and easy.
the spacers that go inside the coil-over DO affect ride quality. they change the pre-load on the spring which affects rebound rates. Typically these cause the front end to ride rougher with more bounce. I would avoid these at all costs personally. A PITA to install, and you lose ride quality. lose lose IMO
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Aluminum is likely to react to outside elements (i.e. road salt, etc). Powder coated steel would probably be the best. Some people say that the poly won't develop cracks over time, but I'm still a skeptic there.
The other kits on the market are Daystar, ReadyLift, Bilstein 5100 Leveling shocks, and Rancho QuikLift systems. The latter two are a complete strut assembly with new shocks. Quite a bit more expensive.
The other kits on the market are Daystar, ReadyLift, Bilstein 5100 Leveling shocks, and Rancho QuikLift systems. The latter two are a complete strut assembly with new shocks. Quite a bit more expensive.
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here is what i got and it has free shipping. i paid 150 for the install and alignment but i know people at the shop. (make friends at shops)
2004-2008 Ford F150 2WD / 4WD 2.5" Leveling Kit
2004-2008 Ford F150 2WD / 4WD 2.5" Leveling Kit
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Thought I'd throw in my $0.02. I also have a 2004 F-150 with a leveling kit. I bought the truck back in October with it already installed, so I have no idea what brand it is. I will have to say that the leveling kit makes the truck look better, but you have to be careful. I'm not sure about the handling (because this is this only F-150 of that model that I have really driven), but I can tell you that it eats up your tires if you do not get a set of adjustable cam locks and an alignment at the same time. The leveling kit pushes your coil spring and A-arms down, which will cause your truck to have positive camber. A cam lock kit and proper alignment should take care of this problem. If you do not get these, your tires will wear out on the outsides quicker than the insides and cause premature tire replacement. The set of tires that came on my truck tell the tale. They are just about worn down on the outer edges, but still have 10k+ miles on the inside. I don't have cam locks yet, but I don't drive my truck that often, so I'm not concerned just yet. Just thought I'd throw out the warning.
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