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Old 09-16-2018, 10:05 AM
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How to get my 2wd perfectly level

I have a 2014 2wd f250 and I got a 2inch leveling kit, and it was rubber, so it squished into 1.5, I was wondering if a metal one would work better because it wont sag as much, or any tips on how to get it to get the front end to sit higher
 
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there are kits that have steps so they can be 2" or 2.5" and squish down to 1.5" or 2.0"

some folks like rubber some dont there are pros and cons for both

then the folks with deep pockets will tell you to buy the right spring.
 
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Originally Posted by speakerfritz
there are kits that have steps so they can be 2" or 2.5" and squish down to 1.5" or 2.0"

some folks like rubber some dont there are pros and cons for both

then the folks with deep pockets will tell you to buy the right spring.
do you know if springs work better, or if they dont sag as much, because I wanted to get lounger springs, but I never could find the right ones or if they would fit
 
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A coil spring for that truck is CHEAP, do a Google search on it. I'd buy a new spring and throw them spacers in the trash
 
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in a year or 2.. level will NOT be level... spacers or new springs.... springs sag over time.... nature of the beast...
 
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in a year or 2.. level will NOT be level... spacers or new springs.... springs sag over time.... nature of the beast...
but if you get new springs then it should take longer for them to sag
 
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Originally Posted by SuperDutyScaler
A coil spring for that truck is CHEAP, do a Google search on it. I'd buy a new spring and throw them spacers in the trash
I could find springs that would fit, but none seem to say how much lift they provide compared to the stock
 
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I did a 2" steel bushing leveling kit about 6 years ago and it is still the same height as back then. The biggest issue is the alignment has never been the same even after maxing out the adjusters I still want to pull slightly left. My mechanic has told me that I am maxed on the cams.
 
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Buy some drop spindles. Springs will settle over time but not sure how much or how long that would take. If you do go with taller springs alignment will be a problem without adjustable caster camber plates. Not sure they make them for S/D trucks. Tires are expensive and if you cant align the truck you will be buying more tires. You could get a heavier spring for the truck to avoid some of the spring sag but the ride will be rougher.
 
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So what’s the aspirational parts list for a 2” lift on a 4x4

 
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