Rear 6" higher than front
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Rear 6" higher than front
I have a 1987 2wd F150 with an inline 6. The difference in height (front to back) at the wheels is 6". The rear has a helper leaf in it that is about 1/2" thick. I'm looking for the cheapest way to level the truck without messing too many things up. A guy at a suspension shop says that the helper leaf will only raise the vehicle the thickness of the leaf. He says he could de-arch the leafs and correct the problem for about $150. I figure I would keep the rear about 2 inches higher since that seems to be the way Ford sends them off. So, should I raise the front only, raise front and lower back, or lower back only? I would like to do as much of the work myself to save some money. Spacers? Lift kit? Lowering kit? De-arch? By the way, how the heck did my truck get 6" higher in the back anyway? Any help is appreciated.
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id lift the front with leveling springs, if you dont use it to haul much you could put in a lower weight rating spring pack, but id hate to take away from a good suspension. sounds like a pevious owner put in more suspension for hauling. i have a friend who has a '91 1/2 ton s/c 2wd with a massive spring pack but it doesnt seem too high in the rear, im sure it isnt "stock"
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