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Old 04-15-2015, 09:16 PM
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Does anyone know if a 3 inch leveling kit will fit on a 2wd f150
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Originally Posted by kingranch94
Does anyone know if a 3 inch leveling kit will fit on a 2wd f150
It will fit...BUT a 3 inch leveling kit on ANY F-150 is a bad idea. The 3 inch leveling kit puts the upper ball joint and the axel shaft at awful angles which makes them wear down very very fast.

The biggest level that most will recommend on this forum is a 2.5 inch leveling kit. Which is what I have on my '07 XLT SCab 4x4.

And an FYI, when doing a level, make sure you have an impact wrench and a pry bar nearby, it makes the whole process much easier.

Here are some 2.5 inch kits:

http://www.roughcountry.com/ford-lev...t-kit-570.html

http://www.hellbentsteel.com/2004-20...eling-kit.html

http://autospringcorp.com/index.php?...&products_id=8

Now, if you're dead set on a 3 inch kit, (which I don't recommend) it will fit, but expect to be spending some extra money on suspension parts in the near future.

Happy Truckin'!
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I have a 2.5 HBS level on my 2wd...
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Just get a 6" suspension and you'll be much happier
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Originally Posted by kingranch94
Does anyone know if a 3 inch leveling kit will fit on a 2wd f150
Yes....
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I have a 3" ready lift level on my 06 f160 and have not hade to replace anything in the front end yet. It's been installed for over 100000km. It rides very stiff tho not sure if that is what caused it or not.
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Originally Posted by raimey
I have a 3" ready lift level on my 06 f160 and have not hade to replace anything in the front end yet. It's been installed for over 100000km. It rides very stiff tho not sure if that is what caused it or not.
Well hey maybe I'm wrong!

I've never tested it myself, I've just read what 2 inch lifts do on the 4WD trucks, maybe they don't affect the 2WD trucks as much
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My truck is 4x4. But like I said the suspension is very stiff which may be caused by the 3" level I'm not sure since it has been on there since I got the truck
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Originally Posted by kingranch94
Does anyone know if a 3 inch leveling kit will fit on a 2wd f150
Yes,
Amazon.com: Hell Bent Steel Ford F150 3" Billet Aluminum Leveling/Lift Kits (PN:220-300-001-AL): Automotive Amazon.com: Hell Bent Steel Ford F150 3" Billet Aluminum Leveling/Lift Kits (PN:220-300-001-AL): Automotive

Would I recommend, no.
Have I experienced problems with a leveling kit (both 3" & 1.5"), oh yes.
Would I do it again, no.

There are better ways to lift without the use of spacers.
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Originally Posted by darkenedbiscuit
Well hey maybe I'm wrong!

I've never tested it myself, I've just read what 2 inch lifts do on the 4WD trucks, maybe they don't affect the 2WD trucks as much
I had trouble with 1.5" AS lift as well. 3" was god awful angles.


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