Summit Leveling Kit?????
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Summit Leveling Kit?????
I have a neighbor that wants to level his 04 supercrew, he doesn't like the nose drop look. Has anyone used the summit racing kit? This kit says something about not having to re-work the strut assembly?? I'm lost when it comes to F150 stuff. What kit would you recommend?
Thanks guys!!!
Summit Racing SUM-G786 - Summit Racing® Front Suspension Leveling Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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Summit Racing SUM-G786 - Summit Racing® Front Suspension Leveling Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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I was just reading in Petersen's 4Wheel and Off-road mag.; A leveling kit by Rancho that is very simple to do yourself. Supposedly, the kit doesn't change the geometry of the front axles.
Too much of an angle on the front axles, will cause premature wear and/or failure of the U-joints, also binding can occur, in off-road situations.
I think the article was in the latest issue. You can can go to their website to review that article, also.
Hopefully this helps, somewhat.
Rancho had a decent reputation in the good ole days, I would imagine they still sell quality hardware.
But, these days, when the "bean counters" completely take control of certain companies......you know what happens. Hopefully, this isn't the case with Rancho.
Too much of an angle on the front axles, will cause premature wear and/or failure of the U-joints, also binding can occur, in off-road situations.
I think the article was in the latest issue. You can can go to their website to review that article, also.
Hopefully this helps, somewhat.
Rancho had a decent reputation in the good ole days, I would imagine they still sell quality hardware.
But, these days, when the "bean counters" completely take control of certain companies......you know what happens. Hopefully, this isn't the case with Rancho.
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I can tell you from experience that the spacers that do not require strut disassembly, DO change some angles big time. I have seen a couple F150's now that the upper control arm hits the spring on the strut assembly when the wheel is off the ground. I dont even know how the CV axles stay together. I think these were 3" ones too. I would imagine if you went with a smaller lift you would be much better off.
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Thanks guys for the replies, great info. I high doubt this truck will see much if any off road, the guy that owns it I would say 65-68. He wants to lift the front end so things will not roll to the front of the bed as easily
, and two he likes the aggressive look!
, and two he likes the aggressive look!
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go with daystar, its a rubber/poly spacer that goes above the strut assembly and includes stud extenders for the studs on top of the strut. it does not require strut disassembly, very easy i have installed dozens of them
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i have some daystar ones i was going to put on my personal truck but am now not going to.. ill give him a good deal on it if he wants.. i want it gone so that i have more money for the excursion
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I was just reading in Petersen's 4Wheel and Off-road mag.; A leveling kit by Rancho that is very simple to do yourself. Supposedly, the kit doesn't change the geometry of the front axles.
Too much of an angle on the front axles, will cause premature wear and/or failure of the U-joints, also binding can occur, in off-road situations.
I think the article was in the latest issue. You can can go to their website to review that article, also.
Hopefully this helps, somewhat.
Rancho had a decent reputation in the good ole days, I would imagine they still sell quality hardware.
But, these days, when the "bean counters" completely take control of certain companies......you know what happens. Hopefully, this isn't the case with Rancho.
Too much of an angle on the front axles, will cause premature wear and/or failure of the U-joints, also binding can occur, in off-road situations.
I think the article was in the latest issue. You can can go to their website to review that article, also.
Hopefully this helps, somewhat.
Rancho had a decent reputation in the good ole days, I would imagine they still sell quality hardware.
But, these days, when the "bean counters" completely take control of certain companies......you know what happens. Hopefully, this isn't the case with Rancho.
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That Rancho kit, I menitoned most likely changes the angle of the front axles a little, I guess I should proof read what I type,
.Rancho claims the kit does not effect the stock rack and pinion at all.
Looking at this kit installed on a truck; comparing it to my truck, which would take the same kit, the angles of the axles are hardly changed.
This kit looks like it's rugged and made very well. I might buy one myself, when my warranty runs out on my truck.
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I've got the Daystar 1" budget boost kit (part# KF09115BK) sitting on my desk, waiting to be installed. Looks like a solid set up, with just enough lift to get rid of that "running downhill" look, but not enough to remove the factory rake completely.
For the $70 I spent, I figure its more than worth it.
For the $70 I spent, I figure its more than worth it.
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