Leveling kit
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: North of Salt Lake City
Here's a kit that covers most of the components but I have zero knowledge as to quality. This kit gives the option to keep the factory shocks but I think I will be replace them with Bilsteins pretty soon anyway. The caster bushings can be provided by the alignment shop.
ReadyLift 4WD Ford F350, F450, F550 Super Duty 2.5" Stage2 Leveling Kit 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
ReadyLift 4WD Ford F350, F450, F550 Super Duty 2.5" Stage2 Leveling Kit 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,158
Likes: 35
From: North of Salt Lake City
It's great to have you guys trying out these parts out before me!
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 565
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From: Middletown,NJ
I'm considering going this route myself when I get my '17, although I think I might opt for an adjustable track bar rather than the updated mount, that way there is some adjustment in aligning the axle depending on how the truck sits after the spacers are put in.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,158
Likes: 35
From: North of Salt Lake City
The adjustable bar is the only way to make it perfect. The bracket will get very close but it can never be perfect. But even the very cool Carli adjustable bar has its weakness if it is not torqued properly. I saw a video of the bar bolt moving inside the OEM mounting position. There was about an eighth of an inch of play which completely defeats the purpose of the rigid bar.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,158
Likes: 35
From: North of Salt Lake City
Here's a video of a guy who had the problem with the Carli bar. I'm willing to believe this is just a torque problem when installing the bar.
This is when MediumDan and the Ford engineers hang their heads and just give up.
This is when MediumDan and the Ford engineers hang their heads and just give up.
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 565
Likes: 1
From: Middletown,NJ
The adjustable bar is the only way to make it perfect. The bracket will get very close but it can never be perfect. But even the very cool Carli adjustable bar has its weakness if it is not torqued properly. I saw a video of the bar bolt moving inside the OEM mounting position. There was about an eighth of an inch of play which completely defeats the purpose of the rigid bar.
5th Wheeling
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 44
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The Explorer Pro Comp EXP62245 kit is the number that 4 wheel parts company headquarters sent for my 2017 F250 4x4 leveling kit I noticed on the confirmation email. That is the same kit and number that fit the past 2005-2016 models according to the website but after talking to the company on the phone they assured me that this kit fit the current aluminum body new framed 2017 SD as well. It looks to be a 2.5 inch metal spacer leveling kit with shock relocation brackets but nothing addressing the track bar. Just a heads up for those wanting to do spacers now.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2016
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I installed a 2" Bilstein leveling kit (full replacement springs) on my 2015. My axle stuck out approximately 5/8" further on the driver side. I added an adjustable track bar from PMF. It is a beast compared to the factory track bar, and it brought things back to center perfectly.
Trailering
Joined: Aug 2016
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No. I haven't received the truck yet. I ordered the Full ready lift kit.
