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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Unhappy got a question for ya!

Ok i have been wanting to buy a leveling kit for my 2006 ford f150 crew cab 4x4 for a wile now. what i need to know is i want to get new struts and shocks to but i was wondering with that 2.5 inches of lift wont i need taller struts in the front? also ive been looking at leveling kits with just the steel spacer and the ones with the spacer for the front and a shim for the back. witch one would get me the best look? thanks.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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if you need new shocks also than just get a level shock. its just a taller version of the stock. they are good but a steel spacer is way cheaper
here are the ones i want but till my shocks are bad im VERY happy with my hell bent steel 2.5 spacer
Rancho Quick Lift system for Expedition & F150 4wd - Ride Height Adjustable Coilover Shocks - Off Road Unlimited
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http://www.hellbentsteel.com/product...eling-kit.html
 
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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Something very similar to the Rancho quicklift, and is said to be a more compliant ride, are the Bilstein 5100 leveling struts.
Here's the link:
5100 Series - Ride Height Adjustable

They are adjustable in 3 ways: stock, 1" and 2.5"
 
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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yea i was just looking at those ranchos on 4 weel parts after i posted this and was gonna ask about hose to because that is both new struts and a lift. they are actually $188 on 4 weel parts.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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yeah but dont forget that is $188 each
 
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