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Jan 2, 2003 | 06:38 PM

Elynn_03

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Leveling Kit

Can someone explain what a leveling kit is? I just bought a 2003 F350 Crewcab SRW 4x4. Will a leveling kit fix the front end from looking lower than the rear of the truck?

Jan 2, 2003 | 06:42 PM

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A leveling kit will generally raise the front end about 3" to make the truck sit level. If you are looking for one, the EDGE kit by donahoe racing is a great kit.

Jan 2, 2003 | 06:50 PM

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I put one on and I love it. It raised the front 2.5 in. Only one problem. When I put the 5th wheel on the rear it squats the rear about 2-3 inches and makes it feel like the tail is wagging the dog. Now I have to get air bags for the rear to keep it level with a load.
Can anyone suggest a good air bag system?

Jan 2, 2003 | 06:59 PM

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>>Can anyone suggest a good air bag system?

Try:

www.firestoneindustrial.com

Hope this helps

Jan 2, 2003 | 07:02 PM

Elynn_03

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Thanks for the help. How hard are the kits to put on? How much do the kits usually cost?

Jan 2, 2003 | 07:05 PM

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I had mine put on by Arctic Tire. I got it when it was about -45 out and my truck doesn't fit in my garage. It was right about $800.00 installed.

Jan 2, 2003 | 07:08 PM

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>Thanks for the help. How hard are the kits to put on?

Hanger and shackle kits invove swapping out your stock hangers and shackles with the longer ones in the kit. Swap out the stock shocks with the new ones in the kit. It is an easy kit to do for the average DIY.

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>much do the kits usually cost?

Edge is the most expensive at around $670 I think

Fabtech also makes a good kit for somewhere around $540 if I'm not mistaken but I could be wrong.

Hope this helps.

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Jan 2, 2003 | 08:14 PM

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Leveling Kit

>I put one on and I love it. It raised the front 2.5 in. Only
>one problem. When I put the 5th wheel on the rear it squats
>the rear about 2-3 inches and makes it feel like the tail is
>wagging the dog. Now I have to get air bags for the rear to
>keep it level with a load.
>Can anyone suggest a good air bag system?

Check out my gallery, I have the firestones. I like them. the Picture with my fith wheel is the only pic so far with them on. the ride is great!!!!!!

Justin
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2002 F-350 SC LB 4X4 6SPD PSD. 3.73 gears. 2.5" leviling kit. K&N air filter. Rhino lined Bed. Prodigy trailer brake controler. 35x12.5x16.5 BFG A/T. 16.5x10 ultra wheels. pop up gooseneck hitch and firestone airbag spring helpers. Reese fifth wheel hitch for my new toy hauler. Superchips microtuner.

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