Nathan001

Hey guys,


I want to pull the trigger and level my 4x2 '06 F-150 and I'm wanting to know what brand is absolute best and what the pro/cons are of leveling it. Also i would like to know how much a shop may charge for this installation. Also what is the difference between a leaf and leveling block kit? I want to bring the front end up with the rear. I want to have the ride height of a 4x4 leveled but without a lift kit. I plan on using the same factory tires for now then later on i will buy new wheels and tires. Also is there anything that may happen after the installation? Thanks for the help!

2008__XL

You can easily get the ride hight of a stock
4x4, but trying to go the height of a leveled 4x4 isn't going to be good for your front end without a lift.

A leveled 4x4 is going to be 3+ inches taller in the front than your truck currently is and you'd destroy the front suspension.

Either level your truck as is, go with a stock 4x4 stance, or get a true lift.

Nathan001

thanks, when you mean level as is you mean just add a 2.5 leveling kit and not leaf or blocks to the rear?

2008__XL

Do you want to level your truck as a 2wd or have it look like a leveled 4x4? Or look like a stock 4x4?

If you just want to level it, a 1.5" to 2" spacer in the front is all you need for your 06.

If you want to bring the rear up as well, you can add a block. They are much easier than the AAL and don't change the factory ride.

Nathan001

if i add a block and level it is there anything else i had to worry about?

2008__XL

Are you wanting to add a block and level it to the high of the rear after the block is installed? Then yes. That's too much hight for the front.

If you want to add a block in the rear and a spacer in the front for a stock 4x4 stance, that'll work.

Nathan001

Okay I think I want to add a block in the read and spacer in the front for a stock 4x4 stance. When you mean spacer do you a the leveling kit?

2008__XL

Yep. Have you mesured the front and back to see how much higher you are? Measure from the center of the wheel to the fender arch.

Nathan001

I just that. The front is 20in and the rear is about 21-22in.

2008__XL

To make it easy, I'd get a 1.5" spacer in the front and a 1.5" block in the rear. Or you could do a 2" spacer and a 2" block.

I wouldn't personally go any taller than 2" in the front though. 2.5" is pushing it and anything above that will give you problems.