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How Much Height Can I Expect Out Of A Leveling Kit?

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How Much Height Can I Expect Out Of A Leveling Kit?

I've got a 2WD 1995 F-150. Like most, the front is slightly lower in the front. I thought about maybe a leveling kit, but how much will it be raised up? (approximately) I'm all about keeping it mostly stock, so I don't want it to look like it's got a 6 inch lift (That's for another truck in the future). But I'm guessing it'll raise it up maybe an inch?

Can anybody please help me out here?

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just get some 2wd f250 springs and that will raise it up and 1.5-2 inches
 
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When I lifted my 2wd 1983 F-100 they used 4x4 coils from an F-150. Be aware that lifting will throw out your alignment, possibly too far to be properly aligned without drop brackets for the I-beams. I am not sure how much room the F-150 has for adjustment but the TTB F-250's cant go more than 2" higher.

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Just assuming that your F-150 has the coil springs in the front like my 96 bronco. If so, I put on a 2 inch spacer ring (on the top of the coil spring) to make mine sit and look level. Looks perfect now. Only cost about $175/installed.

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I've got a 2WD 1995 F-150. Like most, the front is slightly lower in the front. I thought about maybe a leveling kit, but how much will it be raised up? (approximately) I'm all about keeping it mostly stock, so I don't want it to look like it's got a 6 inch lift (That's for another truck in the future). But I'm guessing it'll raise it up maybe an inch?

Can anybody please help me out here?

-Cody
 
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Originally Posted by Sycostang67
When I lifted my 2wd 1983 F-100 they used 4x4 coils from an F-150. Be aware that lifting will throw out your alignment, possibly too far to be properly aligned without drop brackets for the I-beams. I am not sure how much room the F-150 has for adjustment but the TTB F-250's cant go more than 2" higher.

I miss my sapphire blue 95 F-150, I had way to much fun with that truck.
i think the only thing you will need is adjustable camber bushings but i may be wrong! [IMG][/IMG]

did your truck look like this?
 
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I've got 2" spacers on mine with 3.5* camber bushing. Sits nice and I've got 33x12.5 tires on stock wheels with it. My bumper rubs a bit though, needs some adjusting, not much. I'm actually planning on switching to a rough country 4" kit if this job I applied for works in my favor.
 
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I have the Superlift leveling springs on my truck. I believe the part number is 117. They raised the front about 1.75 inches. Its still a bit lower in the front, but I think it sits perfect now. The tires are 31 10.50. You just need the springs and the adjustable camber bushings.

 
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Good looking truck. Here's how mine sits.

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Thanks guys. Today I bought a practically new set of 31.10.15's for $150. I hope to get a leveling kit in the next couple of weeks. I wanted to raise it up some, but not be a poser 4x4. Lol
 
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Originally Posted by 1993_f350_2013
i think the only thing you will need is adjustable camber bushings but i may be wrong! [IMG][/IMG]

did your truck look like this?
Almost, mine was 2wd with a long bed, 5.0/5spd. I had 2" drop shackles in the rear to help level it. I also had "PSYCHO" on the tailgate in 12" tall bright yellow letters. I got pulled over a lot in that truck. Unfortunately I only have pictures of pictures of the truck as digital cameras and cell phones weren't very mainstream yet.


 
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that thing looks pretty killer!
 
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the way it works is a 2" lift in the front will show 1" higher in the front and 1" lower in the rear. ive done this. i also installed 2" lowering shackles in the rear, again i ended up with 1" lower in the rear and 1" higher in the front. what happens is a teader todder effect.
 
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Here is a pic of my 96 bronco with coil ring/spacer. This actually gave it about 1 1/2 inch of lift to the front. Tires are 31 x 10.50...it sits pretty level now.

 
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Originally Posted by scott79
Here is a pic of my 96 bronco with coil ring/spacer. This actually gave it about 1 1/2 inch of lift to the front. Tires are 31 x 10.50...it sits pretty level now.

That is an awesome looking truck!! Are there any brands I should lean towards/stay away from??
 
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