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Leveling Kit
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07/15/22 12:16 AM
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AP2714
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Anyone know a reputable and reasonable person/shop around Weatherford to do a leveling kit on a F150? Would do it myself but heard of and even seen issues with iew/hub issues after improper leveling kit install. Done numerous silverado kits, but need someone more experienced with F150 to do this one.
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Re: Leveling Kit
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07/15/22 04:51 AM
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txtrophy85
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Find a ready lift dealer and have them install the ready lift level kit on your ford.
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Re: Leveling Kit
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07/15/22 02:41 PM
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A lot of folks use spacers and blocks, I'm not a fan and won't buy a truck that has them. I'd suggest whom ever you use (not 4wd off road parts) put new struts on it. You don't need anything in the back if you're just leveling. The last shop I used was Dallas Offroad, they were fairly priced and fixed a lift that wasn't installed right. They are over on 35E and a ways from you though...I'm sure there is someone closer.
Good luck.
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Re: Leveling Kit
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07/16/22 03:45 AM
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A lot of folks use spacers and blocks, I'm not a fan and won't buy a truck that has them. I'd suggest whom ever you use (not 4wd off road parts) put new struts on it. You don't need anything in the back if you're just leveling. The last shop I used was Dallas Offroad, they were fairly priced and fixed a lift that wasn't installed right. They are over on 35E and a ways from you though...I'm sure there is someone closer.
Good luck. If you knew how these F150’s front ends work, it’s not as simple as adding new struts. There’s a reason AutoLift builds them offset. If you simply put long struts, or non offset spacers, then your struts will hit the frame when fully extending. Besides, spacers above the strut maintains the same ride quality.
Last edited by BigPig; 07/16/22 03:46 AM.
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Re: Leveling Kit
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07/17/22 02:14 AM
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Save your money and leave it alone.
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Re: Leveling Kit
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07/17/22 03:17 AM
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txtrophy85
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Save your money and leave it alone. But what fun is that?
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Re: Leveling Kit
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07/18/22 11:51 AM
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My F150 looked like a station wagon (if anyone remembers what a station wagon is) until I leveled it out by adding Bilstein struts. Levelled it out and it looked a lot better, rode better, got worse gas mileage, tires wore ok, but then the cam phasers crapped out at 63k, so I had it repaired and got rid of it.
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Re: Leveling Kit
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08/30/22 08:21 PM
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Save your money and leave it alone. My flat-brim hat, white rim Oakley outfit won't be complete then.
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Re: Leveling Kit
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08/31/22 01:29 PM
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If the leveling kit causes additional wear and stress on some front end parts , why do dealerships install them on brand new trucks without voiding the warranty ?
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Re: Leveling Kit
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09/01/22 06:04 PM
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M1John
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I did my 2014 F150 FX4 myself with no issues (front 2.5" spacers). The only thing I learned is that I had to remove the two studs on the lower strut pin in order to remove and re-install the strut. This kept me from having to remove the lower control arm. After the install of the leveling kit I had it aligned but the before and after alignment chart showed it was still within the alignment parameters. I can run 35" TOYO Open Country M\T's on stock 20" wheels without interference.
John
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Re: Leveling Kit
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09/02/22 04:16 PM
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If the leveling kit causes additional wear and stress on some front end parts , why do dealerships install them on brand new trucks without voiding the warranty ? So they can keep the student mechanics busy and up charge you for it?
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Re: Leveling Kit
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12/01/22 12:59 PM
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If the leveling kit causes additional wear and stress on some front end parts , why do dealerships install them on brand new trucks without voiding the warranty ? So they can keep the student mechanics busy and up charge you for it? And they have huge markups on accessories like this. I put adjustable Bilstein 6112 coilovers on my Tundra and no way I would use spacers on my truck but Tundras are different then Fords. Spacers are fine for pavement queens.
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