The Leveling Kit Thread
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a couple things.
-2WD does not come with blocks from the factory.
-Factory blocks on 4x4's are 1.25", also from what I've read, could be wrong, the front struts are 1" taller on the 4x4 compared to the RWD. So you can't assume that what works for 4x4 will work for 2wd. But I don't know 100% if thats true, its just what I read here.
-if you want 1" lift in the back then add 1" blocks and new u-bolts. Keep in mind that raising the back will affect the front. It will likely drop the front 1/4-1/2" do to changing the geometry of the entire suspension after adding the blocks.
You need to be clear about what was installed, from the sounds of it the "dealership did a level kit". What does that mean, what did they install? Did you measure the front/rear after leveling to see what the actual rake is? Was it full of gas when you measured?
Lots of variables going on. If they did anything over 1" level up front then ya you need rear blocks if you plan to use the bed. I did 2" spacer up front and 2" blocks in the rear, left me with similar to factory rake, but tall enough to get a better looking stance and fit bigger wheels.
-2WD does not come with blocks from the factory.
-Factory blocks on 4x4's are 1.25", also from what I've read, could be wrong, the front struts are 1" taller on the 4x4 compared to the RWD. So you can't assume that what works for 4x4 will work for 2wd. But I don't know 100% if thats true, its just what I read here.
-if you want 1" lift in the back then add 1" blocks and new u-bolts. Keep in mind that raising the back will affect the front. It will likely drop the front 1/4-1/2" do to changing the geometry of the entire suspension after adding the blocks.
You need to be clear about what was installed, from the sounds of it the "dealership did a level kit". What does that mean, what did they install? Did you measure the front/rear after leveling to see what the actual rake is? Was it full of gas when you measured?
Lots of variables going on. If they did anything over 1" level up front then ya you need rear blocks if you plan to use the bed. I did 2" spacer up front and 2" blocks in the rear, left me with similar to factory rake, but tall enough to get a better looking stance and fit bigger wheels.
I agree, I want 1" blocks. Where to get them? All the kits on Ebay say their blocks will replace the factory block. I don't have factory blocks so I want a 1" block that really is a 1" block, not 2". Not doing 1600.00 air bags thats for sure. I just want it to look right and if I can do it myself for less than a hundred bucks then so much the better.
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Thanks everyone.
Now I'm really confused.
Some of these kits state that the F150 is not a 1 to 1 lift ratio
The blocks in the link state that they are exactly 1" 25mm's and will give me a 1" 25mm lift.
Who is right?
Also the blocks in the link are for a 2004-2015 F150. I have a 2019. Will they fit my 2019?
Someone asked if they needed longer u bolts with these blocks and they answered no. Common sense tells me yes I do need longer u bolts.
I looked at some others that include u bolts and they all give me the message: These are NOT compatible with your 2019 F150.
so much bs. Am I overthinking this? I should just throw down 30 bucks and see what happens. 30 bucks is not much of a risk. It costs over 70 bucks to fill up. haha Kind of puts it into perspective huh.
Now I'm really confused.
Some of these kits state that the F150 is not a 1 to 1 lift ratio
The blocks in the link state that they are exactly 1" 25mm's and will give me a 1" 25mm lift.
Who is right?
Also the blocks in the link are for a 2004-2015 F150. I have a 2019. Will they fit my 2019?
Someone asked if they needed longer u bolts with these blocks and they answered no. Common sense tells me yes I do need longer u bolts.
I looked at some others that include u bolts and they all give me the message: These are NOT compatible with your 2019 F150.
so much bs. Am I overthinking this? I should just throw down 30 bucks and see what happens. 30 bucks is not much of a risk. It costs over 70 bucks to fill up. haha Kind of puts it into perspective huh.
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Thanks everyone.
Now I'm really confused.
Some of these kits state that the F150 is not a 1 to 1 lift ratio
The blocks in the link state that they are exactly 1" 25mm's and will give me a 1" 25mm lift.
Who is right?
Also the blocks in the link are for a 2004-2015 F150. I have a 2019. Will they fit my 2019?
Someone asked if they needed longer u bolts with these blocks and they answered no. Common sense tells me yes I do need longer u bolts.
I looked at some others that include u bolts and they all give me the message: These are NOT compatible with your 2019 F150.
so much bs. Am I overthinking this? I should just throw down 30 bucks and see what happens. 30 bucks is not much of a risk. It costs over 70 bucks to fill up. haha Kind of puts it into perspective huh.
Now I'm really confused.
Some of these kits state that the F150 is not a 1 to 1 lift ratio
The blocks in the link state that they are exactly 1" 25mm's and will give me a 1" 25mm lift.
Who is right?
Also the blocks in the link are for a 2004-2015 F150. I have a 2019. Will they fit my 2019?
Someone asked if they needed longer u bolts with these blocks and they answered no. Common sense tells me yes I do need longer u bolts.
I looked at some others that include u bolts and they all give me the message: These are NOT compatible with your 2019 F150.
so much bs. Am I overthinking this? I should just throw down 30 bucks and see what happens. 30 bucks is not much of a risk. It costs over 70 bucks to fill up. haha Kind of puts it into perspective huh.
If it fits a 2015, it will a 2019. All the same.
Yes, longer Ubolts, use some for a 4X4.
That link was an example, maybe go to Stage3 Motorsports, I'm not sure if they have 1" blocks, but you could always call them and no doubt they'd answer all your questions. There are a lot of them out there
You might also go to the For sale, trade, here on our website, and post a wanted for OEM 4X4 blocks, they're 1.25" thick just a bit more than 1", but there's likely someone willing to part with their olde ones. Likely cheap too.
If I had spares I'd send them to you just for shipping.
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The not 1-1 is for front spacers. the 1" rear blocks will give 1" lift.
If it fits a 2015, it will a 2019. All the same.
Yes, longer Ubolts, use some for a 4X4.
That link was an example, maybe go to Stage3 Motorsports, I'm not sure if they have 1" blocks, but you could always call them and no doubt they'd answer all your questions. There are a lot of them out there
You might also go to the For sale, trade, here on our website, and post a wanted for OEM 4X4 blocks, they're 1.25" thick just a bit more than 1", but there's likely someone willing to part with their olde ones. Likely cheap too.
If I had spares I'd send them to you just for shipping.
If it fits a 2015, it will a 2019. All the same.
Yes, longer Ubolts, use some for a 4X4.
That link was an example, maybe go to Stage3 Motorsports, I'm not sure if they have 1" blocks, but you could always call them and no doubt they'd answer all your questions. There are a lot of them out there
You might also go to the For sale, trade, here on our website, and post a wanted for OEM 4X4 blocks, they're 1.25" thick just a bit more than 1", but there's likely someone willing to part with their olde ones. Likely cheap too.
If I had spares I'd send them to you just for shipping.
I was like, how can it not be a 1 to 1 ratio? 1" block = 1" lift, makes sense to me.
It never dawned on me that they were talking about the front. I was focused on the rear so to speak.
It also makes sense that they are the same from 2015 to 2019, that helps a lot. thank you again
Now that I know they are out there I will dig in
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Thank you for that.
I was like, how can it not be a 1 to 1 ratio? 1" block = 1" lift, makes sense to me.
It never dawned on me that they were talking about the front. I was focused on the rear so to speak.
It also makes sense that they are the same from 2015 to 2019, that helps a lot. thank you again
Now that I know they are out there I will dig in
I was like, how can it not be a 1 to 1 ratio? 1" block = 1" lift, makes sense to me.
It never dawned on me that they were talking about the front. I was focused on the rear so to speak.
It also makes sense that they are the same from 2015 to 2019, that helps a lot. thank you again
Now that I know they are out there I will dig in