I have a 78 F150 4x4 short bed and want to level it. I'm putting in all new bushings around the truck. I got the new coil springs from Bronco Graveyard that they sell to level it. Is this all I need? I want to put in new shocks also. What kind are the best? Any feedback you guys have with leveling yours is greatly appreciated

 

Trucks in the 60s/70s suspension geometry was designed to be higher in the back than the front for two reasons: 1) Slightly higher in the back was a popular look that sold trucks, and 2) so your truck would ride level and safely with a load in the back.


I say throw a handful of cinderblocks in the back until it sits the way you want. Not much help, but it works for me.

 

I appreciate your solution however it's not quite the one I am after.

 

First install JBG's leveling system and log some miles. Only then can we make recommendations on possible further leveling.

Shocks? .. that's like asking about mufflers... too subjective. Second, what's your budget? I can make recommendations between a set of Monroes to Bilsteins and Fox 2.0 with remote reservoirs.