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Old 12-25-2011, 08:14 AM
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I got an '04 and put a 2.5" leveling kit on it and it sits so much better. The '04 sat like a 2wd when I first got it. I think it helped wear my ball joints out quicker but i guess that's the price you pay.

Was thinking about putting either a 4" Rough Country lift on her or 3" blocks to get her up a little bit. Any suggestions?? I'm a little worried about putting another block on top of the leveling block in the front. Can it be done? Can it be done with a 4" suspension lift? I can't find answers anywhere, figured this would be the place to come and ask.

It's a 2004 F150 5.4L 4x4 Reg Cab Lng bed
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^^I've heard of people doing blocks on top of blocks, but wouldn't recommend it. It would wear ur joints down faster, and from reading ur post that sounds like that is not what u want. U can put a leveling kit on a suspension lift, but most of them have one. I'd call or email Rough Country and ask them if ur truck will sit level with their suspension kit
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Originally Posted by hunting080189
Yea that is true I probably won't notice a .25" difference I'll probably go with the 2.5" then. And no I really don't tow that much just a few times a year to stick my boat in a during snowmobile season.
It WILL settle after a few months and be perfect. The AAL will put some of the rake back in though so you might want to think about that.

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What is a good legit 4" kit? I found one but read closer and saw that it lifted the truck 2" in the back and 4" in the front. I want one that lifts the rear 4" and the front either 4" (to go with the existing leveling kit) or 6" to replace the leveling block. Any suggestions!!??
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I have a 2004 f150 that I want to level the front end up to the back on but have no idea what to do any advice would help i
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Originally Posted by Alexander Knowles
I have a 2004 f150 that I want to level the front end up to the back on but have no idea what to do any advice would help i
This is quite an old thread but here's what you do measure from the ground to the top of the fender for both the front and rear and buy a leveling kit for the difference I just put a 2" on my 08 4x4 and it's level now
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Actually, measuring from the center of the wheel to the fender will give you much more accurate results. Measuring from the ground doesn't factor in tread wear, tire pressure, etc.
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Originally Posted by Alexander Knowles
I have a 2004 f150 that I want to level the front end up to the back on but have no idea what to do any advice would help i
Bilstein 5100 shocks set on the highest setting is the route I used to level my truck.



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My 05 STX 4x4 was over 3 inches higher in the rear from the factory, I added a 2.5 inch leveling kit to the front and it's pretty even now, I think the original poster should go with a 2 inch, I'll post before and after pics


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