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Old 07-22-2017, 02:09 PM
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Lift Kit doesn't sit level

I have a fabtech 4 link 6" lift on a 2008 6.4. The lift kit used to sit level but the front is sitting lower now. How can I fix this, thanks!
 
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Old 07-22-2017, 05:43 PM
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Throw bags of sand in the back?

I know that's not helpful, I just couldn't resist.

Giving your thread a bump so others might be able to help.

Also, how about some pictures. The overall stance, and underneath front and rear showing the lift.
 
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Old 07-22-2017, 06:51 PM
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My guess would be that your front springs have lost some lift hieght due to the heavy weight of the diesel motor. Did this happen all of a sudden? I would lean towards a new set of springs but we need some more information
 
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Old 07-22-2017, 07:49 PM
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Some lift kits add equal amounts front and back to keep the factory rake. My RC lift on my f150 was like this. Easiest way is to throw shorter blocks in the back to level it outZ
 
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Old 07-23-2017, 10:54 AM
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As said lower rear block, which defeats the lift, or add a small level spacer to the front spring.
 
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Old 07-23-2017, 12:23 PM
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The truck used to sit level. My mechanic would level it back out for me if the truck was in for service every once in a while. I recently moved so was trying to see if I could do myself or what to tell a new shop, hard to find somewhere you trust.
 
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Old 07-23-2017, 01:14 PM
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The truck used to sit level. My mechanic would level it back out for me if the truck was in for service every once in a while. I recently moved so was trying to see if I could do myself or what to tell a new shop, hard to find somewhere you trust.
I don't know how on earth he did that without chaining components. That doesn't make sense though. Things shouldn't move like that.
 
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Here's the rear
Front
Front
 
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Hmmm something doesn't seem right. Trying to get to the bottom of this. The truck has had this same lift for 5 years.
 
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Old 07-23-2017, 09:40 PM
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First you didn't say level in what direction? Front to back or left to right

second what are the pictures of the suspension for? Rear is stacked blocks like all companies do! I think it's odd you have one oil dipped ubolt and one noncoated ubolt. Front is normal 05+ component's
 
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Old 07-23-2017, 09:45 PM
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I retract my above question you said the front is now lower. That makes sense, after five years of holding the weight of a diesel that's gonna happen. How low we talking maybe an inch? You could add a level kit spacer to what you have to restore the settlement sag or just order new coil springs for a 6" lift
 
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