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Feb 3, 2019 | 07:32 PM

gk527

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How does this raise...

Rough Country 2 inch leveling kit
How does this raise the front end 2 inches? It’s a Rough Country 2 inch leveling kit.

I’ve got a 2019 Ford F-150.

Feb 3, 2019 | 07:36 PM

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Rough Country 2 inch leveling kit
How does this raise the front end 2 inches? It’s a Rough Country 2 inch leveling kit.

I’ve got a 2019 Ford F-150.

Its because of suspension geometry. While it extends your strut by 1 1/4 , the end of the lower control arm will get pushed down about 2”, I’m sure if you stop and think about it for a second it will make sense.

Feb 3, 2019 | 07:42 PM

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Thank you. I’ll be honest, I’ve never dealt with suspensions until now.

As as long as I can keep my stock 20 inch wheels and run 33x12.5x20 tires, I’ll be happy.

Feb 3, 2019 | 07:49 PM

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Thank you. I’ll be honest, I’ve never dealt with suspensions until now.

As as long as I can keep my stock 20 inch wheels and run 33x12.5x20 tires, I’ll be happy.

You’re welcome! I’m still learning too, but it sounds doable. I knew nothing about coils until having this F150. Every truck I’ve owned was solid front axle. Once you rip it apart you’ll be a pro in no time.

Feb 3, 2019 | 08:14 PM

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i won’t be the one doing it, that’s for sure. I’ve got a friend that’ll be helping me that’s done a lot of these.

Feb 3, 2019 | 08:26 PM

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Don’t think you need a level to run that size tire. There are guys on here running 35’s with a 2” level and stock rims with spacers.

Feb 3, 2019 | 08:47 PM

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Don’t think you need a level to run that size tire. There are guys on here running 35’s with a 2” level and stock rims with spacers.

I’d rather not use spacers. This is my goal.

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Feb 3, 2019 | 08:51 PM

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The strut is in the middle of the control arm. The tire is at the end. It doesn't have to be 2 inches to lift the front 2 inches.

Feb 3, 2019 | 09:06 PM

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I’d rather not use spacers. This is my goal.

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Here’s the picture.

Feb 3, 2019 | 09:32 PM

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Rough Country 2 inch leveling kit
How does this raise the front end 2 inches? It’s a Rough Country 2 inch leveling kit.

I’ve got a 2019 Ford F-150.

Triangles man... This is not to scale, and it is a very crude illustration job, but it helps explain the geometry of front suspension and why the spacer is not a 1:1 ratio to lift height.
In my experience, the RC level kit yields 2.25" of front lift.

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