2.5" okay for cv joint/ball joints???
10-20-2015, 11:22 PM
#1
2.5" okay for cv joint/ball joints???
Be been searching a while and I can't seem to find a clear answer. Does the 2.5" put the front end components at to much of an angle? Which actually levels the truck best, the 2" or 2.5"? Close to ordering 2.5 but didn't know if it was too hard on the front end. Thanks guys!
10-21-2015, 01:33 AM
#3
Even at 2.5", components including the CVs are under additional stress ... no way around it. That said, I'd say it's only excessive at lift above 2.5" and staying between 2" and 2.5" should mitigate premature wear/failure.
When my Boss c/os were installed, they were set to about 2 7/8" of lift. I could hear the CVs strainig when in 4A and power distributed to the front, and the OE UCAs had virtually no downward travel. Here's what the CVs looked like. I have since dialed back the ride height by 3/8" ... alleviating stress on the CVs, although they're still at noticable angles compared with stock, and vastly improving rebound damping as the UCAs now have more range.
When my Boss c/os were installed, they were set to about 2 7/8" of lift. I could hear the CVs strainig when in 4A and power distributed to the front, and the OE UCAs had virtually no downward travel. Here's what the CVs looked like. I have since dialed back the ride height by 3/8" ... alleviating stress on the CVs, although they're still at noticable angles compared with stock, and vastly improving rebound damping as the UCAs now have more range.
10-21-2015, 07:26 AM
#4
I'm stuck right now because I can't decide between a 2 or 2.5 I don't want to get the 2 and be disappointed. Any pics of the truck leveled as well?
10-21-2015, 07:27 AM
#5
Even at 2.5", components including the CVs are under additional stress ... no way around it. That said, I'd say it's only excessive at lift above 2.5" and staying between 2" and 2.5" should mitigate premature wear/failure. When my Boss c/os were installed, they were set to about 2 7/8" of lift. I could hear the CVs strainig when in 4A and power distributed to the front, and the OE UCAs had virtually no downward travel. Here's what the CVs looked like. I have since dialed back the ride height by 3/8" ... alleviating stress on the CVs, although they're still at noticable angles compared with stock, and vastly improving rebound damping as the UCAs now have more range.
10-21-2015, 11:02 AM
#6
Senior Member
You will wear out parts and if your ever in 4x4 the risk of tearing your CV is increased. Not sure but I know Cognito makes a kit for guys on Chevys who use leveling kits or that that restores the working angle of the ball joint to factory and just leaves the CV angle increased. Not sure if they work with Ford trucks or not in designing a kit.
10-21-2015, 11:29 AM
#7
Mark
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Spindle lift would do this...
