Dumb '05 leveling kit question...
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Dumb '05 leveling kit question...
Okay, I'm wondering - I see the new '05 front leveling kits on the market are 2 1/2" and are offered for both the F250 and F350. If the 350 rear blocks are taller than the 250 blocks by about 2", then wouldn't the kit actually be more suited to the F350 installation for actual 'leveling'? If I put it on my F250, wouldn't it then sit 'nose-high'?
I would think that I would need to put F350 blocks in my F250 in order to keep it 'level'. Am I missing something? It seems like it would be a pretty easy matter to change those rear blocks out, and it would give me a little more 'lift', anyway...
I'm itching to pull the trigger on this kit in order to run some bigger, more aggressive tires, but I don't want to screw up the look of the truck. Any info out there?
I would think that I would need to put F350 blocks in my F250 in order to keep it 'level'. Am I missing something? It seems like it would be a pretty easy matter to change those rear blocks out, and it would give me a little more 'lift', anyway...
I'm itching to pull the trigger on this kit in order to run some bigger, more aggressive tires, but I don't want to screw up the look of the truck. Any info out there?
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Why don't you measure from the hub or ground to the top center of wheel well in the front and the back, then you will have a rough estimate of the difference in height front and rear. That would be a pretty good estimate of how much higher you need the front for it to be level 
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Check out superlift's kits before the other guys "simple leveling kit" - key words, caster alignment. Those simple add-a-spring-block kits don't address the fouled up alignment issue that would result...
btw, on my 02 F350, the 2 1/2" leveling kit did NOT level my truck due to the higher 350 blocks, but it did make it look much better.
btw, on my 02 F350, the 2 1/2" leveling kit did NOT level my truck due to the higher 350 blocks, but it did make it look much better.
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Originally Posted by superv10
Check out superlift's kits before the other guys "simple leveling kit" - key words, caster alignment. Those simple add-a-spring-block kits don't address the fouled up alignment issue that would result...
btw, on my 02 F350, the 2 1/2" leveling kit did NOT level my truck due to the higher 350 blocks, but it did make it look much better.
btw, on my 02 F350, the 2 1/2" leveling kit did NOT level my truck due to the higher 350 blocks, but it did make it look much better.
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Originally Posted by OverHeight
On an 05, how does the spacer effect the caster?
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Where did you order the 2" daystar leveling kit? Did you change the shocks also? I found a Tuff Country 2 1/2" kit for $205.98 (includes shocks)
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Newbie help here guys. I would like to level mine, but as it is now I just barely sneak in my garage and I fear if I raise it I won't be able to. Is it possible to lower the rear end instead? I tow a 7000# trailer and I don't want to lose any of the F350 towing properties if I lower it.
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Bluezack, I ordered my kit from 4 x 4 performance parts in Memphis. They are easily available now anywhere that carries that kind of thing. The new shocks are recommended by daystar so I got a pair. Easy and works well.
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Originally Posted by mdclass2001
I have a daystar 2" leveling kit on my 05' and love it. Maintained factory ride and easy to install. No alignment issues afterwards. Rear is now 1/8" higher than front. See my gallery.
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Originally Posted by boatman83
SUPER V10 nice truck, I wanted to know if the 35s rubbed at all on your truck with that lift.
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