Best Leveling Kit...👀
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Best Leveling Kit...👀
Anyone have any bad experiences with leveling kits? Going to level my 2020 F-250 ....think my mind is set on a “ PRO-RYDE” level kit....reason is because they are the only ones who make a 2” level kit that can be adjusted up to 2.5” if needed. Everyone else only makes a 2.5” and to me, a 2.5” appears to be nose high on the 2020’s....any input appreciated
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This is the first Ive heard of that lift. Not something that would interest me, the 1/2" adjustment is probably useless for most people and it doesn't included much. What is your plan for the track bar, shocks, and caster correction?
There are various kits out there, 1.5" , 2", 2.5" and up. My opinion on the 17-19, is that no more than 2" is perfect, but I like some rake, and that leaves about 1"-1.5". That leads me to believes on a 2020, 2" would leave little to no rake, and anything more would be nose high, or at least look it. Could be wrong.
My 19 is still stock, but I have looked at level kits. The 2" BDS kit w/FOX shocks option interests me. It comes with everything needed, and nothing that isn't. Ready Lift seems to be a popular option on here, although I think its a 2.5". There are some coil spring level kits too that interest me, but I haven't found enough feedback on them to know if they are any good.
There are various kits out there, 1.5" , 2", 2.5" and up. My opinion on the 17-19, is that no more than 2" is perfect, but I like some rake, and that leaves about 1"-1.5". That leads me to believes on a 2020, 2" would leave little to no rake, and anything more would be nose high, or at least look it. Could be wrong.
My 19 is still stock, but I have looked at level kits. The 2" BDS kit w/FOX shocks option interests me. It comes with everything needed, and nothing that isn't. Ready Lift seems to be a popular option on here, although I think its a 2.5". There are some coil spring level kits too that interest me, but I haven't found enough feedback on them to know if they are any good.
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This is the first Ive heard of that lift. Not something that would interest me, the 1/2" adjustment is probably useless for most people and it doesn't included much. What is your plan for the track bar, shocks, and caster correction?
There are various kits out there, 1.5" , 2", 2.5" and up. My opinion on the 17-19, is that no more than 2" is perfect, but I like some rake, and that leaves about 1"-1.5". That leads me to believes on a 2020, 2" would leave little to no rake, and anything more would be nose high, or at least look it. Could be wrong.
My 19 is still stock, but I have looked at level kits. The 2" BDS kit w/FOX shocks option interests me. It comes with everything needed, and nothing that isn't. Ready Lift seems to be a popular option on here, although I think its a 2.5". There are some coil spring level kits too that interest me, but I haven't found enough feedback on them to know if they are any good.
There are various kits out there, 1.5" , 2", 2.5" and up. My opinion on the 17-19, is that no more than 2" is perfect, but I like some rake, and that leaves about 1"-1.5". That leads me to believes on a 2020, 2" would leave little to no rake, and anything more would be nose high, or at least look it. Could be wrong.
My 19 is still stock, but I have looked at level kits. The 2" BDS kit w/FOX shocks option interests me. It comes with everything needed, and nothing that isn't. Ready Lift seems to be a popular option on here, although I think its a 2.5". There are some coil spring level kits too that interest me, but I haven't found enough feedback on them to know if they are any good.
thanks for reply. I was told I didn’t need track bar relocation or caster shims and shocks with a 2” level. ...I’ve looked at bds, Carli, fts, readylift, and a few others. No one makes the 2” for the 2020 except proryde and fabtech. Proryde brags about their product being awarded at SEMA...thought it was a good product
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thanks for reply. I was told I didn’t need track bar relocation or caster shims and shocks with a 2” level. ...I’ve looked at bds, Carli, fts, readylift, and a few others. No one makes the 2” for the 2020 except proryde and fabtech. Proryde brags about their product being awarded at SEMA...thought it was a good product
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uper-duty.html
Check out post #34 on the forum... Ole Sil17SD shed some light on this topic pretty well with his setup
Check out post #34 on the forum... Ole Sil17SD shed some light on this topic pretty well with his setup
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The ReadyLift 2.5" Level Kit I got came with brake line relocators, sway bar spacers, and track bar relocation bracket. The shop that installed it is very familiar with Ford trucks over the past 20 years, so I trusted them with my baby... I didn't have to do caster shims. Heck, they put it all together and it didn't even need an alignment...
I'm about 1/2" lower in front than back, but the 20's might sit a little different...
I'm about 1/2" lower in front than back, but the 20's might sit a little different...
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uper-duty.html
Check out post #34 on the forum... Ole Sil17SD shed some light on this topic pretty well with his setup
Check out post #34 on the forum... Ole Sil17SD shed some light on this topic pretty well with his setup
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You are correct ForCal... i should have scrolled on down.. Not tryin to step on any toes.. Still new here.. i have done a ton of research on this same topic and remembered that thread from a while back.. And as F Too Fitty referenced the 20s definitely sit lower with the smaller rear block.. Seems like the 1.5" level is a sweet spot for em from what I've seen
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I read the forum and the guy on it used spacers...so if I just use springs to level truck, are there any recommendations....from what I’ve read I’m going to need an adjustable track bar no matter what
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That link posted above, the guy with the 2020 F250 used a 1.5" spacer with nothing else. He kept the stock shocks and says the 1.5" spacer made it exactly level. It might be worth hitting him up to see if he has had any issues since, or found the need to change or add anything else.
You can start with just a simple spacer kit alone, maybe some shock extensions like are included with some kits. Then add to it after that if you find the need. The only issue with that is it may end up costing more than just getting a kit that includes caster correction and track bar relocation.
Do you have a budget and what is your goal or motive?
When you lift the front, it shifts the axle off ceneter(side to side) it also changes the caster. A track bar drop bracket is the least expensive way to correct axle misalignment, its also included in some kits. An adjustable track bar gives you the ability to dial it in even better than the drop bracket, can also be more robust than stock, but usually costs more. Caster is most commonly corrected with a caster sleeves, included in some kits.
You can start with just a simple spacer kit alone, maybe some shock extensions like are included with some kits. Then add to it after that if you find the need. The only issue with that is it may end up costing more than just getting a kit that includes caster correction and track bar relocation.
Do you have a budget and what is your goal or motive?
When you lift the front, it shifts the axle off ceneter(side to side) it also changes the caster. A track bar drop bracket is the least expensive way to correct axle misalignment, its also included in some kits. An adjustable track bar gives you the ability to dial it in even better than the drop bracket, can also be more robust than stock, but usually costs more. Caster is most commonly corrected with a caster sleeves, included in some kits.
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That link posted above, the guy with the 2020 F250 used a 1.5" spacer with nothing else. He kept the stock shocks and says the 1.5" spacer made it exactly level. It might be worth hitting him up to see if he has had any issues since, or found the need to change or add anything else.
You can start with just a simple spacer kit alone, maybe some shock extensions like are included with some kits. Then add to it after that if you find the need. The only issue with that is it may end up costing more than just getting a kit that includes caster correction and track bar relocation.
Do you have a budget and what is your goal or motive?
When you lift the front, it shifts the axle off ceneter(side to side) it also changes the caster. A track bar drop bracket is the least expensive way to correct axle misalignment, its also included in some kits. An adjustable track bar gives you the ability to dial it in even better than the drop bracket, can also be more robust than stock, but usually costs more. Caster is most commonly corrected with a caster sleeves, included in some kits.
You can start with just a simple spacer kit alone, maybe some shock extensions like are included with some kits. Then add to it after that if you find the need. The only issue with that is it may end up costing more than just getting a kit that includes caster correction and track bar relocation.
Do you have a budget and what is your goal or motive?
When you lift the front, it shifts the axle off ceneter(side to side) it also changes the caster. A track bar drop bracket is the least expensive way to correct axle misalignment, its also included in some kits. An adjustable track bar gives you the ability to dial it in even better than the drop bracket, can also be more robust than stock, but usually costs more. Caster is most commonly corrected with a caster sleeves, included in some kits.
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