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Sep 27, 2011 | 07:15 PM

96eddiebf150

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Leveling kit question

I've been looking to buy a front leveling kit for my 1996 F150 for a while now. Do i need to buy longer shocks for the front as well? I'm well aware I'm going to need an alignment after install, but I haven't really found a straight forward answer to my shock question. Who has done this sort of thing already?

Sep 27, 2011 | 09:28 PM

Edgethis

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2wd or 4wd? I. Just swapped in some moog 844s and leveled out nicely. No need to change out shocks, unless they're worn.

Sep 28, 2011 | 09:21 AM

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You might have to get new ball joints, so the alignment people can get it precise.

Sep 28, 2011 | 05:05 PM

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Im replacing the shocks anyway cuz there orignal to the truck and its got 128k on it and the ball joints were replaced not long before i got it at around 112k. And yes its a 4X4. Other than than that thanks for the info. However another question I have is would I be better of buying the coil spacers or just buy 2" lift coil spings? I know for a fact the spacers are the cheaper option...

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Sep 28, 2011 | 09:08 PM

SCRebel

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Coil springs, coil springs, coil springs. I have run the spacers before, and they will get you buy, but I love my suspension since I bought new springs (rides better, better flex)

Check out www.broncograveyard.com. I bought my springs from there $160 plus shipping (6" lift)

Sep 28, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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I had a set of 2" leveling spacers from Hell Bent Steel on my last truck for a few years. I loved them, they didn't affect the ride whatsoever. I ran the stock length shocks, but if I were you and I was going to buy new shocks anyway I would get the longer ones. Bilstiens!

EDIT: I forgot to ask, do you tow or haul anything heavy with your truck? There is a reason why trucks aren't level and once you hook on to a heavy trailer you'll know why. After you level the front it doesn't take a lot of weight in the back to make it look like you're killing your truck. My 2,000lb empty trailer looked like a 10,000 load the way it squatted the rear. It didn't seem to affect the performance of the truck, it just re adjusted my headlights for me every time I towed. That being said, if you're not hooked 90% of the time than isn't it better to look good while you're unhooked? That was my decision, just letting you know.