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Jan 20, 2011 | 07:00 PM

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1bad67sbf

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mine has 35's and 105,000 mile and like i posted 25,000 on level kit and tight as new. (i dont off road much) i have gone so long with not mudding this truck now i cant bring myself to do it, i do hunt with it and play off road but no river water or mud.

Jan 20, 2011 | 07:04 PM

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svtman1998

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You must have gotten the best of the best!

Jan 20, 2011 | 07:06 PM

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From: northern va

thats why i buy ford's. lol i hope your lift kit lasts a long time. i have looked at them was the install alot of money or did you do it yourself?

Jan 20, 2011 | 07:25 PM

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svtman1998

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I buy nothing but fords. Its not the Ford's fault that the leveling kit kicked it in the nuts! Installed the real lift from procomp myself in about. 4 hours with a lift and the correct tools.

Jan 20, 2011 | 10:49 PM

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URDADDY

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From: Ashland, Mississippi

Not sure what was used to lift my truck but it is about a 3-4" lift and running 35's. Currently in the shop getting a new front differential. Not happy now but Im sure I will be when I get her back.

Jan 20, 2011 | 10:58 PM

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a new front diff? i have been here for a short period of time but that is a first for me, what happened?

Jan 20, 2011 | 11:01 PM

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URDADDY

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From: Ashland, Mississippi

Only had the truck for about 45 days so have no idea what the former owner did to it. I started with the front actuators and finally ended up at the dealership and the front differential was in pieces inside. Seller is paying for all the parts on the repair so Im coming out ok. Will see how things go in the future.

Jan 25, 2011 | 01:17 AM

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Luis M garcia

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From: Hesperia

i did the same on my 05 f150 4x4, i would recomend doing a spindle lift

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Jan 25, 2011 | 01:25 AM

#54

Luis M garcia

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From: Hesperia

well Ford dealer or any auto parts have the lower control arm ball joint separate, but i think you have to buy the whole top upper control arm becouse the ball joint is married or welded on together

Jan 25, 2011 | 01:30 AM

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Luis M garcia

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From: Hesperia

you may consider changing all the ball joints now that you going to do the leveling kit, you save your self a head ache and wouldnt have to take the front suspension off again in the future