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Old May 6, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Daystar Level Kit

Well I just ordered a Daystar Level 2.5" kit for my F-150 XLT Scab 4x4.
I assume this will bring my truck level. Other than a front end alignment, is there anything else I should know? Will 2.5" be enough or too much?
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Old May 6, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Bull dog I think from what I have read you will be happy. The 2 1/2" kit will get you level or extremely close so close it will be unnoticable. A front end alignment will be all you need and I guess by your question will it be enough I am assuming you mean to level it out. congratulations and enjoy. I think i am going to try and run the 3" skyjacker that replaces the factory strut and coil with a longer shock and new coil and adds a leaf to the rear.


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Old May 6, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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If you do it yourself installing level kit then you need to buy or loan spring compressor from a friend or store.

You need a 30mm socket for shocks to remove lower bolt.

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Old May 6, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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I had the Daystar install two weeks ago and the truck sits perfectly level. I am a carpenter so I checked it with a level.
I think you will be pleased also.
 
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Old May 6, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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judithgap.. did you do 2 inches or 2.5 inches?
 
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Old May 7, 2005 | 06:31 AM
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It is a 2 1/2 inch kit.
 
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Old May 7, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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where did you buy your kit from? ebay?
 
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Old May 7, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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The autospring 2.5" spacer kit is a billion times better. I had the daystar and took it off and installed the autospring kit.
 
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Old May 7, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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AutoSpring makes both a 2" and a 2½" leveling kit for 2004 - 2005 F-150's. ¿Which one is better? or ¿Which one is closer to being level?

On another note, ¿Do I want my truck to be level?. I certainly don't want the front end pointed towards the sky when carrying a load and/or towing.

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Old May 7, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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AutoSpring makes both a 2" and a 2½" leveling kit for 2004 - 2005 F-150's. ¿Which one is better? or ¿Which one is closer to being level? J.B.
Other option is the EZ Lift 2" spacers -- they went in without much difficultly.
 
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Old May 7, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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Other option is the EZ Lift 2" spacers -- they went in without much difficultly.
Thanks mneblett for considering another brand. I was hoping someone could explain the difference between a 2" and a 2½" leveling kit; like which one is closer to being level and do I really want my truck level.

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Old May 8, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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You need the 2.5 inch leveling kit, I have the Daystart 2.5 inch kit. If you put bigger tires on your truck that is when you notice the difference. I can't see 2 iches making the truck level. I have no problems with the daystar kit, I am runnig 305/70R17 tires, and it is definatley level, I checked it in my friends shop with a tape meaure, it makes a big difference. The only time it suck is when I have my sled in the back, the front ends sits a little higher, its no big deal, its better then have the front sitting stupid low the rest of the time.
 
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Old May 8, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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I agree with RobinBC. I have the same exact setup tires included and I am completely satisfied. Yes, if you load the rear heavily the front will nose up some. Personally I dont do that much hauling or towing. If I did I would probably install heavier duty shocks or and additional leaf to the rear.
 
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Old May 8, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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I too hsve a daystar on my Scab Flare, make sure you check to make sure its level. At first mine was not level. But, with some minor changes i fixed it.

GOOD LUCK
 
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Old May 8, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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Anyone level it then run bags in the rear?

Im thinking of doing this because I want 285 BFGs on the truck but I tow with it alot ao I can;t have the lights pointing up at night.
 
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