Ford4x4LIFE

Hello everyone,
I have two choices in leveling my truck and i wanted to know what everyone's opinion is on it so I can feel like i'll be making the proper choice.

I have 2.5" HBS leveling kit and a set of Bilstein 5100 adjustable fronts and rear.

Should I just go ahead and install the Bilstein 5100s at max height which is 2"? I heard the ride is stiff, but i don't want to go any lower since I want to level it out.
Or should I install the 2.5" HBS leveling kit and set the bilstein 5100 at 0"?

I've seen some people do the second option and they have nothing to complain about other that it is stiff which is the same issue with the first option so either way i'd figure that i'll have a stiffer ride.
And i do know that installing the 2.5" HBS defeats the purpose of getting ajustables but my brother gave them to me as a present.

Also my stock shocks have 156K and counting. (:

please any feedback would be appreciated.

militaryrednek

cant do both. its either or. my suggestion is remove the leveling kit and set the bilsteins at 2.5in.

Especial86

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The ride will be stiffer with the bilstein only level. The ride will be softer if you keep the bilsteins at stock height and run the spacer... I've got a set of the fronts sitting around, and I will be reusing my 2.5 level spacer and keeping the bilsteins at the stock height setting when I get around to putting them in....

KingRanch4Life

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I'd say just run the HBS and hold on to the 5100s until you are ready to upgrade again... The blistiens will work out better for you with a lift..

alsatropine

iTrader: (2)

Leave the HBS leveling kit on and set your bilsteins to zero. much better ride...

techrep

iTrader: (1)

New shocks all the way around...install the 5100's up front at Zero and add your 2.5 level...get alignment...done

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Why Not ???

Ford4x4LIFE

Thanks for the feed back guys. I'll go with the 2.5" HBS with the Bilsteins at stock height.

Oh and techrep its cool to meet someone from VA beach, I live near lynnhaven mall in VA beach. ha.

Ford4x4LIFE

Also nice truck KingRanch. I had an choice to buy a 2005 KingRanch for 9K but i was scared away by the 199K it had.

Anyways I don't think i will be getting a lift anytime soon. A level will be enough to tickle my level/lift desire. Of course if i happen to fall on some money where I can spend it...it will be a 6" lift. (:

KingRanch4Life

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Whatever you decide in sure it will be a good decision... I ran a level for almost a year... Look forward to seeing the pictures..