Leveling Kit
I'm looking at a Day Star leveling kit for my '09 F-150 4x4 screw.
Any pros or cons? Anyone have better experience with another brand? I'm not going to be buying new tires/wheel anytime within the next year. Will wait 'till the one's I have wear out before buying new. Let me know. |
I went with the Auto Spring 2 inch lift. Very substantial unit. It installed pretty much as claimed. The stance is perfect, and there's no discernible difference in ride quality from stock.
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I'd go with the auto spring over the Daystar. I put a auto spring leveling kit on my truck 36,000 ago and have had no problems. I really like that it's steel, the Daystar is poly. Plastic really has no place being wedged between two steel pieces. Plus the auto spring has an offset design that eliminates the potential of the A arms rubbing against the coil spring. I'm not sure if the Daystar has an offset design.
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Originally Posted by fordman19762003
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Plus the auto spring has an offset design that eliminates the potential of the A arms rubbing against the coil spring. I'm not sure if the Daystar has an offset design.
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Why do you need a leveling kit? Is there a noticeable rake on the F150's?
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Originally Posted by PrinceValium
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Why do you need a leveling kit? Is there a noticeable rake on the F150's?
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I did the 2" AS also, and to me it seemed to sit nose-high even though it measured level. IIRC the front wheelwell openings are larger, but anyway I eventually went with the 3" rear block to bring the back up 1.5" and I think it sits perfect! Just my .02
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I also went with the 2" Autospring kit. One thing to keep in mind is not every truck will get the same exact amount of lift out of the same leveling kit. That's why some end up a little nose high and some don't. I still have .5" of rake and that is the stance I wanted. It looks way better than it did with the 2.5" rake mine had when it was stock.
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Originally Posted by NASSTY
(Post 11798114)
One thing to keep in mind is not every truck will get the same exact amount of lift out of the same leveling kit. That's why some end up a little nose high and some don't..
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I used the 2.5" Rough Country and looks perfect.
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Originally Posted by NASSTY
(Post 11798114)
I also went with the 2" Autospring kit. One thing to keep in mind is not every truck will get the same exact amount of lift out of the same leveling kit. That's why some end up a little nose high and some don't. I still have .5" of rake and that is the stance I wanted. It looks way better than it did with the 2.5" rake mine had when it was stock.
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Originally Posted by D8chumley
(Post 11798049)
I did the 2" AS also, and to me it seemed to sit nose-high even though it measured level. IIRC the front wheelwell openings are larger, but anyway I eventually went with the 3" rear block to bring the back up 1.5" and I think it sits perfect! Just my .02
Any pictures of your truck? What size tires are you running? |
Originally Posted by PrinceValium
(Post 11801670)
I would think that leaving some rake in the front would help keep the headlights out of the trees when pulling.
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Originally Posted by TexasA&M
(Post 11803016)
Where did you get the rear block? I've been looking online and I can't find them anywhere.
Any pictures of your truck? What size tires are you running? |
I also have AirLift rear bags for if I haul something heavy like a load of firewood or tow something
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