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Old 04-05-2008, 11:43 PM
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want a little lift but level

I Have A 2004 F150 And I Want To Bring Its Stance Up A Bit. Now I Know The Leveling Kits Work Good But What Combination Is Working Good To Bring Up Both The Rear And The Front Without Spendin A Lot Of Money I See That There Is 2 Inch Leveling Kits And 3 Inch Leveling Kits And So On ? And Which Kit Levels It The Best With Leaving The Rear Alone Any Input Would Be Great
 
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here is my 2.5in kit

w/ stock tires


w/ 35's
 
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Old 04-06-2008, 02:20 AM
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2.5" Autosprings Leveling Kit - $89 off ebay (free shipping)
Wheel Alignment - $80 (I think)

AutoSprings eBay Store

Autosprings sells a 2" AAL kit or 2" Block kit also that lifts the rear. I think it's about $120 (free shipping I think).

so about $300 worst case to make the truck about 3" taller. you can fit 35" tires just by doing the 2.5" leveling kit.



btw, if your truck is 4x4, avoid the 3" kits. they put way too much of an angle on your half-shafts. the 2.5" isn't that bad though
 
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Old 04-06-2008, 03:37 PM
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Looks Good !!
I also have a 2'.5" front lift and I cant wait untill my tires are warn enough to change them.(I should put her in 4X4 and do a nice long hole shot)
 
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Old 04-08-2008, 02:49 AM
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kild1, what tires(brand) are you running? Did you change your gear ratio?
 
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Old 04-08-2008, 09:43 PM
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btw, if your truck is 4x4, avoid the 3" kits. they put way too much of an angle on your half-shafts. the 2.5" isn't that bad though
isnt the 2.5AS a 3 inch? Thought that AS tends to give you half inch more lift then the stated kit size.?????
 
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Old 04-10-2008, 01:22 AM
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the AS does sometimes cause a 3" difference. not sure why, as they are all the same dimension. dunno know???
 
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I new to here, I have an 04 f150 super crew fx4 i am thinking about putting a 2.5 leveling kit from skyjacker on it to make it sit level. Is there anything wrong with putting one on as far as hurting the truck.

Just to clarify, 35/12.5s will fit with a 2.5 leveling kit?? BTW That red truck is really clean looking
 
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Old 04-10-2008, 07:55 PM
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also wouldnt you need wider rims to fit a 35/12.5-18? i think the stock rim width is like 7.5 and i have read that the recommended rim width for 12.5 is like 8.5-10. or will they work?

Kild1 how do you like those hankooks? i had them on my chevy and i loved them.
 
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Yes Kild1 your tuck looks awesome!
 
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thx yall
i didnt do a gear change
i love the hankooks i ran then on my chevy also
best tire for the buck i think !!!!!
 
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Old 04-11-2008, 11:28 AM
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ya i agree. look just like a BFG MT and ALOT cheaper. do you have any problems with the 12.50s on the stock 7.5" wide rims?
 
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KILD1, you just helped me alot. Definitly going with 2.5" and 35's. I was leaning towards 2" and 33's. NOPE, not no more. Your trucks perfect, nice an simple. Thanks!
 
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KILD1,
Do you rub at all with those 35s? Your truck looks SWEET!
 
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