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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Leveling Kit

Where is a good place to buy a leveling kit? Also, is it easier to have someone install it, or can it be done at home with relative ease? Any ideas, or past experiences would be great!
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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well to be helpful... a lot of people here use the autospring kit off of ebay. also, it is pretty easy to install yourself if you are mechanically inclined. there are some write ups on the boards here. after installation you will need to get it aligned too.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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Thanks for an actual answer! Good advice on alignment too.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Also, does your truck have a leveling kit? If so, did you noticed the ride got any worse, or better?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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I have the Bilstien kit and It rides much better, also it looks great too. I did it myself including the alignment. It wasnt that bad...but I do work for a dealership. Good luck and enjoy yoru truck and leveling kit. Nice thing about the Bilstien kit is you get new shocks front and rear. It dies cost quite a bit more though

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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Bow- Yea I have the leveling kit. No major ride differences.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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okay, I was looking in the gallery at the pics with leveling kits, so I ordered it! Can I fit 33"s on with just the leveling kit? Or are there other mods you have to make for full clearance?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Has anyone used the the Rough Country 2" leveling kit for a 02 F350 crew cab diesel?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Bow: I am running 305/65/18's fine with no other suspension mods. You should be fine with 33's.

Budco: You may have better luck getting an answer in the correct forum.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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the only ride issue that i had with the spacers was when i was off roading with a fairly loaded bed (just under a 1000lbs) the front wanted to hop a bit, but other than that the truck handles fine (no differences from stock)
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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i am also running the 2.5 autospring kit, and it still rides great... it is a little stiffer, but i think it is just the tires, since they are much bigger than stock. you will love the way these trucks look. installation i very easy with basic tools.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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i completely agree
 
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