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I'm serious, I just called the shop and I'm going to bring it in to make sure they lift they ordered will work. I feel like a real idiot, but thank you! you just saved me a ton of headaches next week if these would have been the wrong parts!!!
You can't be serious you used a spring compressor to rotate the top hat?!?!?!
Please Please Please Please Please tell me you at least considered rotating the entire assembly 180 degrees, but some random person told you it was bad juju to allow the inside of the shock see the outside of the vehicle.
This is totally blowing my mind right now!
Originally Posted by Seattle Dude
2in RC Leveling Kit. 2019 4x4 Sport.
Did not disconnect the axle. Did not loosen upper or lower main LCA bolts. ( Picture is showing exactly what is disconnected and strut is ready to go back in. Upper LCA Ball Joint, Steering Rack, loosen Brake/ABS/Vaccum lines) Stock strut will come out. To put it back in you will need to knock out two bolts at the bottom of the strut assy. Good Power tools and couple good pry bars will do the trick. About 1hr per side with Electric/Air Tools including rotating top hat 180 degrees and using rental spring compressor from Autozone. Dont be afraid to do this job. If you have minimal tools it could take you couple hours per side, maybe turn into a full day at the garage. I would say nice long prybar is a must.
I just got the 'time hop' this morning on Facebook showing I've owned the truck for 5 years, so 2019 - 5 = 2014. Plus I bought a leftover with 5,000 miles, so it should have been obvious to me that I did not have a 2015 Its been in my head for so long that way. Funny thing we got 2 new cars that year, so I guess my minivan is older than I realized as well
Shop says I have struts so the kit they ordered is going to fit fine. whew!
You can't be serious you used a spring compressor to rotate the top hat?!?!?!
Please Please Please Please Please tell me you at least considered rotating the entire assembly 180 degrees, but some random person told you it was bad juju to allow the inside of the shock see the outside of the vehicle.
This is totally blowing my mind right now!
Curious about that as well. I've seen some YouTube videos where they do the same, using a compressor. Can't just flip it around? Does it depend on which spacer you buy?
That's the size I am going with, do you mean go with Pirelli's like stock vs. the Dick Cepek's?
I mean P as in Passenger. There aren't a lot of larger options in P type tires, but there are some. LT type tires are considerably heavier and have stiffer side walls than P type tires.
My tire guys told me to avoid LT tires if at all possible on the newer aluminum F150's. They will ride rougher and make it slower and handle worse due to the weight. P type tires aren't available in all sizes though so some people do end up with LT's on their trucks.
In the case of the 275/65-20 size, I know that you can get Nitto Terra Grappler's since I have them. I'm sure there are some others as well. At only 4 lbs heavier per tire, they are a much safer choice than going with a heavy LT in my opinion.
Wanted to also throw this out there for your tire shopping as well...
The Nitto P275's have a 2756 lb load rating. That means they are still higher capacity than the rating on any F150 rear axle. If you "need" LT tires you probably also "need" a SuperDuty and not a 150.
Wanted to also throw this out there for your tire shopping as well...
The Nitto P275's have a 2756 lb load rating. That means they are still higher capacity than the rating on any F150 rear axle. If you "need" LT tires you probably also "need" a SuperDuty and not a 150.
Thanks, I wish I know this last week before ordering the tires. The guy at the shop recommended these, but I think everything you say makes a ton of sense. I have no need for load capacity, it's all looks. Seems like the tires you have would have been perfect.
2018 Lariat Screw 4wd 2.7
Rancho Quicklift
BFG ko2 285/55r20
no rubbing or trimming, inch or more room at full turn
7 months later, how are you liking your setup? I am looking at the Ranchi Quick lift and have read mixed reviews about the quality of it and the harsh ride. What are your thoughts? Thanks!
I mean P as in Passenger. There aren't a lot of larger options in P type tires, but there are some. LT type tires are considerably heavier and have stiffer side walls than P type tires.
My tire guys told me to avoid LT tires if at all possible on the newer aluminum F150's. They will ride rougher and make it slower and handle worse due to the weight. P type tires aren't available in all sizes though so some people do end up with LT's on their trucks.
In the case of the 275/65-20 size, I know that you can get Nitto Terra Grappler's since I have them. I'm sure there are some others as well. At only 4 lbs heavier per tire, they are a much safer choice than going with a heavy LT in my opinion.
Agreed. If you aren't towing HEAVY, do not put LT's on a 1/2 ton truck. My Coopers are 275/60-20 and are "P" metric. An LT equivalent is also available, but heavier for no good reason.
Its been in my head for so long that way. Funny thing we got 2 new cars that year, so I guess my minivan is older than I realized as well 
