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I’m new here and I’m sure this has been discussed in depth but I’m going to ask anyways…
I want to level my 2021 F250 lariat. I’m going to keep the stock wheels and put 12.5x35’s on it.
I use the truck for construction and am frequently off road in Texas mud. I want a better ride and don’t want all the steering issues that come with changing the suspension.
Here’s how I’d like to do this but need help with parts selection. I want new springs not a spacer. I want bilstein shocks. I’ve seen that you need a track bar relocator or an adjustable track bar and need sway bar extensions. Does someone sell those items without the shocks? What else should I take into account to do this properly?
You'll need to research springs for the proper ride and height you're looking for. I'm sure you will get guys chiming in with what they have done.
There's the potential for issues anytime you take a truck and modify it from a state where it was fine and you were happy-just a warning...
You can source any and every part needed separately and may even save money.
Decide which Bilstein you want
Get an adjustable track bar, not the drop bracket
You don't have to do the sway bar drop brackets, again it depends on your desired height and personal thoughts on wear and tear by not using them. I left mine off because my plow frame was in the way.
You may need extended brake line brackets, not sure on the 21' and depends on your height. I used them on my 17' but could have gotten away without them.
You need to add caster back to compensate for the level or you will most certainly have drivability issues. Get a set of the SPC 2.6 and 2.3 degree bushings to swap with your stock. https://www.spcalignment.com/index.p...tion&pid=23268 https://www.spcalignment.com/index.p...tion&pid=23269
There's hours of reading on this topic on here, this is my thought after having done spacers and a track bar bracket
Get the Carli leveling system (basic kit), add the track bar and upper steering stabilizer and call it good. It has everything you need to do it right and the ride quality is noticeably better than stock.
Get the Carli leveling system (basic kit), add the track bar and upper steering stabilizer and call it good. It has everything you need to do it right and the ride quality is noticeably better than stock.
I’m leaning that way. They have so many add ons I wasn’t sure what is really needed.
You'll need to research springs for the proper ride and height you're looking for. I'm sure you will get guys chiming in with what they have done.
There's the potential for issues anytime you take a truck and modify it from a state where it was fine and you were happy-just a warning...
You can source any and every part needed separately and may even save money.
Decide which Bilstein you want
Get an adjustable track bar, not the drop bracket
You don't have to do the sway bar drop brackets, again it depends on your desired height and personal thoughts on wear and tear by not using them. I left mine off because my plow frame was in the way.
You may need extended brake line brackets, not sure on the 21' and depends on your height. I used them on my 17' but could have gotten away without them.
You need to add caster back to compensate for the level or you will most certainly have drivability issues. Get a set of the SPC 2.6 and 2.3 degree bushings to swap with your stock. https://www.spcalignment.com/index.p...tion&pid=23268 https://www.spcalignment.com/index.p...tion&pid=23269
There's hours of reading on this topic on here, this is my thought after having done spacers and a track bar bracket
Point taken on modifying anything. I’m reluctant b/c I’m well aware that once you do it you’re constantly buying more parts to make it steer like it did stock. Trying to avoid that… might not be possible.
it will sqaut horribly with a load. probly drive like crap. youll be back in a month complaining. everyone will say ,i told ya so. seen it play out exactly like that many times
Get the Carli leveling system (basic kit), add the track bar and upper steering stabilizer and call it good. It has everything you need to do it right and the ride quality is noticeably better than stock.
That's what i put on my 2022. Didn't touch the rear other than their shocks.
it will sqaut horribly with a load. probly drive like crap. youll be back in a month complaining. everyone will say ,i told ya so. seen it play out exactly like that many times
it will sqaut horribly with a load. probly drive like crap. youll be back in a month complaining. everyone will say ,i told ya so. seen it play out exactly like that many times
Thats what they make air springs/bags for. I won't drive a truck with that terrible factory rake, it looks like *****. But I also won't drive with a load so heavy that it squats the rear and causes handing problems, so I got bags.
I put airbags to stabilize the rear. I did the Carli level kit, and just the shocks in the back. It tows my 5th wheel great. If you were to add their rear leaf packs or full leaf spring lift, the towing quality will suffer for sure. The Carli leveling kit will tow just fine.
