Michael_'03

I have a 2005 F150 4x4 with a 2.5" leveling kit and i noticed that the cv axels are at a bad angle, and the drivers side cv axel is starting to go bad. So i was wondering if any one else has had this same problem? If so what did you do to fix it? And will the axels continue to go bad after replacing them?

BadFish523

Never had the problem personally but I know a lot of members have. I think for a 4x4 only 2" is required to level and will not stress the CVs too bad. If you replace them they will go bad again. With a 2.5" I wouldn't think theyd go bad really fast but I don't know for sure.

Michael_'03

Ok, do you or anyone else know of any other way to keep the cv axle inline with the front differential?

lutter5-0

Thats the difference in a leveling kit and a lift kit. Google Differential Drop Kits. Level kits are popular because you can get away with it on the cheap. If you try to level to far, you're wearing out parts that weren't designed for that.

"Zone's kit comes with a complete pair of taller front shocks, crossmembers, lifted knuckles, differential drop brackets, larger rear blocks, a choice of standard or performance rear shocks, and all the other hardware and instructions you need for installation."



http://www.stage3motorsports.com/F8-...-Lift-Kit.html

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iTrader: (1)

Drop spindles.. they will provide proper alignment of CV shafts.

Jreimnitz150

My truck had 68k miles on it when I installed my 2" level. Ran it from then to 135k, at which point the driver side CV on the differential side had some needle bearings fail (not necessarily solely due to the level considering bearings do tend to go bad over time, truck is 12 years old). Replacement was pretty easy and straight forward if you're mechanically inclined. I don't envision having the truck past 175k miles so I'm not too worried about having to replace it again. CV shafts aren't very expensive to replace either ~$70-100 depending on your preference of auto parts stores.

Dirttracker18

Consider that the shafts do not turn unless you are in 4wd. So unless you use 4wd a lot then premature wear on the CV joints should not be an issue.

lutter5-0

I agree to a point, but if its positioned in a uncomfortable angle, and you do a lot of steering, lock to lock, the bearings aren't going to like that.