BigDaddy750

That is true...I have had mine on so long that I forget about that. Honestly, 2" is probably all the op needs to be level and not be too bad on the ride. My 3" left the back 3/4 of an inch too low, so I added a 1" rear block. This really helped the ride quality by putting a little more weight back on the front wheels. Whatever you decide, we need pics.

04actionfx4

I put a 3inch hellbentsteel leveling kit on my 04 fx4 over a year ago. Ride quality imo actually seemed a little better than stock . I dont off road much at all but im not scared at all to drive over some sh!+ (never completely flexed to the max) but havent noticed any problems and ive put a lot of miles on my truck in the past year driving 3 hours round trip everyday to and from work along with other everyday running around

BeachBumn88

I have an 04 fx4 as well and put a 2.5" HBS level on mine, rides fine and nothing hits or is at too extreme an angle. When I did my research on it the mechanic I talked to and eventually had put it on for me said the 3" is just too much for the fx4 suspension. 2.5" seems to be the limit. I offroad every week or so, so it's definitely gotten used, and haven't had any problems with suspension parts. I'd say get a 2.5" kit and alignment and call it good.

LAR1AT

Check this out

https://www.f150forum.com/f4/ah-ha-i...solved-190581/

It's my forum I had the SAME issue except the previous owner put a 2 inch then a separate 1 inch kit on top of it for a total of 3 and look at the pictures at how much tension is on my ball joints, there is before and after removal pictures and you'll be amazed t how the UCA is placed!

yoursoldier72

Did it work ?

Bronson Sherrill

I ran 3" spacer on my 2013 F150 2wd with 35x12.50x20 tires and never hit other then at full lock. But it did ride like ****. And factory control arms were maxed out. Now I'm lifting my truck back up and undecided on what to do. I wanna do the 3" and add the Camburg arms to fix the factory maxed out ones. But you say they won't work? I've gotta buddy that has same truck as me but he is 4x4 with the 3" spacer on 35x11.50x20 and stock wheels. No problems at all just rides very stiff with stock uppers..PLEASE get back with me ASAP. I'm ready to order some stuff.

pelletierwilliam

I also have a 3" level on my 2013 f150 and about to purchase some readylift upper control arms. I would really like input on if it will make my ride quality better. if not I think I will return back to my 2.5" level. ANY input is appreciated

david.d

I had done the same thing on my truck, I fortunately was able to buy a 6" suspension lift and. installed it, The spacers do wreak havoc on your steering geometry, and does push the upper control arm down, if you can save your pennies and get a suspension lift, if you and some buddies or buddetts can install it all the better. Good luck,

scobar

iTrader: (4)

This is an old thread, but BDS also does offer upper control arms.

guyina4x4

I just took a 2 1/2" off a truck I recently bought
both upper ball joints are junk

I have no idea how long it was on there