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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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Best Leveling Kit?

I have decided to ask for a leveling kit for my 2004 F-150 4x4 Screw Lariat. What is the best kit that can be bought from our local 4 Wheel Parts?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 07:43 AM
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Oh, I would just cut some circles out of 1 inch plywood and cram in there and you'll be fine. Line it with caulk to keep the wood from rottening.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 10:00 AM
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seems like daystar is the most popular one around here.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong here.....

Daystar is a polyurathane (spelling) spacer and the AutoSpring is metal.

I would rather go with metal because it seems stronger than a plastic piece.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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leveling kit

Autospring is metal and it is installed above the strut so no spring compressor is needed.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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you guys are right, but they sell daystars everywhere
 
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 01:40 AM
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Oh, I would just cut some circles out of 1 inch plywood and cram in there and you'll be fine. Line it with caulk to keep the wood from rottening.
Now that rite there is funny, I dont care who ya are!

Larry
 
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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I put the 2" Autospring in and it was relatively easy. They have a 2.5" too if you are looking for that. I am very happy with it. Can't speak to the Daystar.
 
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I just installed the Daystar kit up front with no changes to ride and handling. I drive a 2004 F-150 SCrew Lariat 4x4. I'm fixing to order 18 x 9.5 American Racing Teflon Mojave rims with Nitto Terra Grappler tires 325/60/18.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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Clunk I have sent you a private message!
 
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Level

Heat the springs with a torch
 
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Can anyone email me the instructions on the autosprings to show me how easy they are to install. I'm looking to put so 2" 's on?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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Put about a 400 pound babe in the bed and Walla! Your ride is level!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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Your ride is level, but your reputation is on a long downhill slide. Along with your fuel economy. Of course, she's probably cheaper than the leveling kit. Right up until you pull into the drive through.
 
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