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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 08:48 AM
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3” leveling spacer

So I got this 3” spacer for my 2003 f250 2wd, and for some reason it looks crooked but the spring is seating correctly on the top and on the spacer it looks like it’s seating correctly too , I seen some people on YouTube install these and theirs don’t looks this crooked lol and ideas why?





 
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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 02:16 PM
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front suspension swings in an arch. Lift it, add a straight spring and thats what you get. Id bet you have some positive camber now thats gonna smoke your tires.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 07:34 PM
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I did a 2 inch kit. Had local shop try to align it. They said it was aligned right, but I couldn't control the truck. Went back to stock. Evidently these twin ibeams don't like their geometry tinkered with. Bump steer was uncontrollable.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 06:03 AM
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Only way to correct this is to install arched I beams or drop the pivot point down.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Trapsouth
So I got this 3” spacer for my 2003 f250 2wd, and for some reason it looks crooked but the spring is seating correctly on the top and on the spacer it looks like it’s seating correctly too , I seen some people on YouTube install these and theirs don’t looks this crooked lol and ideas why?




I installed the 3" leveling kit to my 08 F250 and the spring looked exactly the same. I have had zero issues with mine.
 
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You use offset ball joints?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 02:32 PM
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You use offset ball joints?
No. I'm a novice gearhead and didn't think to do that. I have not been able to get my camber below 1.5 degrees although I installed 2-4" lift adjustable camber bushings. Would offset ball joints help with that?
 
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