beefcake74

hey guys, i have an 03 f150 reg cab shortbed and i am looking to buy a leveling kit (new torsion keys) with 2.5in blocks for the rear. the kit im looking at is from rough country which includes the torsion keys, blocks, hardware, and 4 new shocks for $209. my question is if anyone knows if its a good kit/deal and if anyone has any recommendations. Im also looking into some wheel spacers because i cannot afford rims and tires so i cant get a new set of rims with negative offset. any help is appreciated!

Thanks!

jprevat

iTrader: (1)

You can use the kit but do not over crank your tbars. Your ride will go to crap and your front end components will die painful expensive deaths not long after. 24.25"s from the center of your wheel to your fender is the limit.

The only kind of spacer that anyone on here will recommend is Bora. They are not cheap but if torqued correctly they won't leave you wrecked either.

beefcake74

The kit that i'm looking at comes with new torsion keys that are cut different than stock to raise the from end even before you crank them down. Do you have a recommendation for tire size? im thinking 285's or 295's

jprevat

iTrader: (1)

The keys may be cut a different way but the effect on your cv's and ball joints is where you will see problems if you go too high.

Are you thinking 285/75r16?

Red-Ford

The keys are cut different allowing more leverage on the torsion bar when you crank the bolt so it raises the front end way too much. Some times people need them to get the 24.25", but often times stock keys will let you get there. I would not get after market keys unless you absolutlely can not get to 24.25" on your stock keys.

As far as 285 vs 295, those numbers are width. They vary by 0.4" with 285 being 11.2" and 295 being 11.6".

beefcake74

Yes I'm thinking 285/75/16

beefcake74

If I add the 1" block will the truck be level with my keys cranked to a 24.25" gap?

jprevat

iTrader: (1)

You will be able to clear those no problem. I would see how the truck looks after the level before I added a block out back. You very well may not need it at all.

02_Black_On_White

this X10. More than likely that block will add a rake again

Red-Ford

Measure from the center of your hub in the rear to the fender. If it's 23.25" then yes. If not then no.