05-07 Remove Leveling Kit
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05-07 Remove Leveling Kit
I need to remove the leveling kit on my 05 when I install my lift kit. I have the spacer between the axle and the lower spring mount. Once I pull out the 2" spacer, what size bolt do I need to put in there to tie it all back together? I would rather buy the bolt in advance rather than remove it, take the bolt to the hardware store and purchase one 2" shorter..
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If you mean the spacer between the axle and the spring pack, there would be no bolt required. The spacer has a recess on one side to accept the bolt that goes through the spring pack. It has a pin on the opposite side to locate in the axle spring perch.
Your spring u-bolts might have enough threaded length on them to allow removing the spacer. Just measure them to find out. Many folk recommend replacing the u-bolts. They are not torque-to-yield fasteners, so if they are in good shape I'd use them - personal choice. If you decide to replace them, stock u-bolts would fit fine.
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Your spring u-bolts might have enough threaded length on them to allow removing the spacer. Just measure them to find out. Many folk recommend replacing the u-bolts. They are not torque-to-yield fasteners, so if they are in good shape I'd use them - personal choice. If you decide to replace them, stock u-bolts would fit fine.
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He means the bolt from the front lower coil perch into the axle pad.
I wish I could help you, but I can't find my sheets from when I installed mine. They weren't long, maybe 1.5". Apparently Ford only sells them in a pack w/ a replacement perch so I can't even find a p/n to reference you to. I'm pretty sure it was a class 10.9
I wish I could help you, but I can't find my sheets from when I installed mine. They weren't long, maybe 1.5". Apparently Ford only sells them in a pack w/ a replacement perch so I can't even find a p/n to reference you to. I'm pretty sure it was a class 10.9
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yes tex.tech. that is what I am talking about. Is there normally something that goes where the spacer is? My truck came with the leveling kit so I am not sure whats normal if this spacer is not here. If I look up the bolt size that fits on a 2" leveling kit can I just buy one that's 2" shorter out is there more to it than that?
This is only going to be a somewhat temporary thing for me.. My plan is to lift my truck 6" and run with my 35s until they are worn out as I still have probably another year left. Then I will get a set of 37s and most likely put the spacer back on for a total of an 8" lift up front. Then do an aal or new springs out back.
This is only going to be a somewhat temporary thing for me.. My plan is to lift my truck 6" and run with my 35s until they are worn out as I still have probably another year left. Then I will get a set of 37s and most likely put the spacer back on for a total of an 8" lift up front. Then do an aal or new springs out back.
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Have you considered Bushwacker "Cut-Out" fender flares? With 37" tires, you could use your current 2" leveling kit and avoid the cost of a new lift kit. Also, the truck will have a much lower center of gravity and more friendly height both at the doors and at the tailgate.
Go out to your truck and open the door and tailgate... then imaging that both are 7" higher* than they are now. Then compare that to them being only 1" higher** than they are now.
* New 6" lift kit + current 2" spacer + new 1" tire increase - current 2" spacer = 7" increase in height.
** New 1" tire increase (37"-35" / 2 = 1")
Go out to your truck and open the door and tailgate... then imaging that both are 7" higher* than they are now. Then compare that to them being only 1" higher** than they are now.
* New 6" lift kit + current 2" spacer + new 1" tire increase - current 2" spacer = 7" increase in height.
** New 1" tire increase (37"-35" / 2 = 1")
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The perch sits directly onto the axle pad, no stock spacer.
8" lift is pretty big for 37s (depending on the wheel backspacing you're using), if you dropped down to a 4" lift for 6" total with the spacer, you 1) wouldn't have to pull the spacer, and 2) the 37s would look better IMO, and 3) the 35s will work until you get new tires.
8" lift is pretty big for 37s (depending on the wheel backspacing you're using), if you dropped down to a 4" lift for 6" total with the spacer, you 1) wouldn't have to pull the spacer, and 2) the 37s would look better IMO, and 3) the 35s will work until you get new tires.
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Yeah I am starting to think 8" may be to much..
What the difference in between using a 4" lift with my spacer and using a 6" kit without the spacers??
If I did a 4" kit I would have to do something in the rear, since I am leveled a 4" lift kit would set me 2" low in the rear, so I would need a larger block or an AAL..
What the difference in between using a 4" lift with my spacer and using a 6" kit without the spacers??
If I did a 4" kit I would have to do something in the rear, since I am leveled a 4" lift kit would set me 2" low in the rear, so I would need a larger block or an AAL..
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I just spoke with BDS Suspension and they said just buy the 6" kit, because a 4" kit does not come with the correct shocks or brake line re-locators. They said that I could order a 6" parts kit with 4" springs but I will only save about $75, and for that they said why not just spend the extra $75 and do it right..
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You have a nice Super Duty... I would not include the current spacers in the new lift kit. Just get the new coil springs and have a cleaner and safer suspension. Like you stated, there is a nominal price difference in doing it right. You could sell your current spacers to help offset the cost of the new lift kit.
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