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Ready for a leveling kit, what else do I need?

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Old 11-13-2014, 04:00 PM
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Ready for a leveling kit, what else do I need?

Yep boys, it's about time to get a leveling kit. Looking to get the Daystar leveling kit from Daystar, which to my knowledge just comes with a coil spacer.

Anyone have experience with these leveling kits?

I do need to replace my shocks up front, but should I expect to replace anything else?

Anything else I should know? I'll need an alignment correct?
 
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Old 11-13-2014, 11:50 PM
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Yes you will need an alignment. Whether you go with spacers or coils, you will probably need new camber bushings for the alignment to be totally correct.

One question for you: have you considered the moog cc824 coil springs?

I used them on my truck and they ride great and levelled the truck perfectly.
 
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Yeah clark has it right. Just get some springs and alignment bushings. I got the 3deg ones and they worked out fine. Then an alignment and you are all set
 
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Originally Posted by clarkbre
Yes you will need an alignment. Whether you go with spacers or coils, you will probably need new camber bushings for the alignment to be totally correct.

One question for you: have you considered the moog cc824 coil springs?

I used them on my truck and they ride great and levelled the truck perfectly.
I also just purchased a Daystar 2" leveling kit for my 1990 F250. So I can not use the stock coil springs? And what camber bushing should i buy?
 
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I also just purchased a Daystar 2" leveling kit for my 1990 F250. So I can not use the stock coil springs? And what camber bushing should i buy?
I'm not sure what the Daystar kit has but if it has blocks then yes you use the stock springs. The blocks just go at the bottom of the spring I believe. There is not one correct bushing, just get some with at least 2 or preferable 3 deg of adjustability. I got mine from Summit or Jegs, can't remember which one
 
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