Lets see those Leveled out f150s!!!!
09-05-2013, 02:03 PM
#2402
Well....I leveled it, but didn't lift it!
I bought some DJM 2" drop shackles from forum member panthercity (thanks Bob!).
The arch of the rear fender wells is 1/2" higher than the fronts now (rear was 2-1/2" higher before - so I got exactly a 2" drop with the shackles), and it looks nice and level now.
Bob
Before - at the dealership before I bought it:
After - with the 2" drop shackles on the rear:
I bought some DJM 2" drop shackles from forum member panthercity (thanks Bob!).
The arch of the rear fender wells is 1/2" higher than the fronts now (rear was 2-1/2" higher before - so I got exactly a 2" drop with the shackles), and it looks nice and level now.
Bob
Before - at the dealership before I bought it:
After - with the 2" drop shackles on the rear:
09-05-2013, 02:25 PM
#2403
Senior Member
As promised, below are some pics of my leveled 2013 XLT 4X4 SCREW. Thanks to the good folks on this forum for their input and suggestions. I went with 275/70R/18 BFG All Terrain KOs (to avoid noticeable changes in MPGs) and a 2" HBS leveling kit. The tires fit fine without the level, but I like the extra height. I've ordered 2" blocks for the back from Supreme Suspension to put back a very slight (.75") rake. I'll post another pic when those come in and are installed. I also found a set of chrome mirror skull caps at AM Autoparts Service that install just like the OEM caps, but they were $32 shipped for a pair. I think Taska had them listed over $50 per cap. They installed easily and look sharp.
Pic on day one with stock tires and no leveling kit...
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Day1-01 by jay.tillotson, on Flickr[/IMG]
Pic after I got the BFGs, but before the leveling kit...
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WithBFGs-01 by jay.tillotson, on Flickr[/IMG]
Pic after I installed the HBS 2" leveling kit, but without the rear blocks...
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AfterLevel-01 by jay.tillotson, on Flickr[/IMG]
So what do you think?
Pic on day one with stock tires and no leveling kit...
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Day1-01 by jay.tillotson, on Flickr[/IMG]
Pic after I got the BFGs, but before the leveling kit...
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WithBFGs-01 by jay.tillotson, on Flickr[/IMG]
Pic after I installed the HBS 2" leveling kit, but without the rear blocks...
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AfterLevel-01 by jay.tillotson, on Flickr[/IMG]
So what do you think?
09-05-2013, 02:27 PM
#2404
Senior Member
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09-05-2013, 02:47 PM
#2405
Well....I leveled it, but didn't lift it!
I bought some DJM 2" drop shackles from forum member panthercity (thanks Bob!).
The arch of the rear fender wells is 1/2" higher than the fronts now (rear was 2-1/2" higher before - so I got exactly a 2" drop with the shackles), and it looks nice and level now.
Bob
Before - at the dealership before I bought it:
After - with the 2" drop shackles on the rear:
I bought some DJM 2" drop shackles from forum member panthercity (thanks Bob!).
The arch of the rear fender wells is 1/2" higher than the fronts now (rear was 2-1/2" higher before - so I got exactly a 2" drop with the shackles), and it looks nice and level now.
Bob
Before - at the dealership before I bought it:
After - with the 2" drop shackles on the rear:
09-05-2013, 04:33 PM
#2406
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new to site new to f150s
I have 2004 lariat 4x4 and was wondering if I was running stock wheels would putting a leveling kit onto it make it look goofy until I got the bigger more aggressive looking tires?
09-05-2013, 11:56 PM
#2408
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09-05-2013, 11:57 PM
#2409
Confused Member
A lot of people do it.. I don't think it looks the best but it's not like it is ridiculous!
09-06-2013, 12:06 AM
#2410
I'm seriously stuck I want to get a leveling kit for my Platinum I just bought but cant decide between The rough country kit and the auto spring kit. they both look the closest to level IMHO. My question is why does the RC have the rear shocks with the kit? Is there a reason for that? And are the shocks any good?