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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Sheldon
Seems from what I'm reading that strut spacers will actually lift higher than their thickness, that a 2" spacer will actually raise the front 2 1/2" and a 2 1/2 will lift it 3".

Is this correct or am I reading it wrong ?
Yepper, what you're thinking is true, has to do with geometry.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
Yepper, what you're thinking is true, has to do with geometry.
Thanks for the reply John, I was just curious about what I was reading.

I've removed the rear blocks from my last 3 trucks but have never done a level.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 06:34 PM
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Don’t mind the supreme suspension sticker, their Firestone airbags


The rear airbags only have 5psi in them, the rear can go much higher.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 06:39 PM
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Just wanted to share what I did, Bilsteins all the way around with Firestone airbags in the rear
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 07:26 PM
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Welcome !
Nice looking truck @Blupitbull
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 11:48 AM
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From my particular case anyways, the 2 inch spacer raised the truck 2 inches as intended. The extra increase was associated with the larger tire diameter, so 2.5” overall from ground to bottom of wheel well.
Originally Posted by Sheldon
Seems from what I'm reading that strut spacers will actually lift higher than their thickness, that a 2" spacer will actually raise the front 2 1/2" and a 2 1/2 will lift it 3".

Is this correct or am I reading it wrong ?
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 12:28 PM
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Question Upgrading FX4

Hey guys, thinking about putting 20x9 0mm offset wheels on my 2014 FX4. It has a 2" rough country leveling kit on it already. I am wondering if 285/65R20's would rub or if i would have to trim anything. Also curious as to whether or not this set up would fill out my large fender flares. Please post pics with your comments if possible. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil48315
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Nice looking truck @Blupitbull
thank you Phil48315, this website is full of awesome F150s!
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 05:37 PM
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For those interested, I just snagged a good deal on a full set (Front & Rears) of Bilstein 5100s for $332 shipped. www.4wheelonline.com


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Old Apr 21, 2020 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Harmbone76
For those interested, I just snagged a good deal on a full set of Bilstein 5100s for $332 shipped. www.4wheelonline.com

Fronts and rears?
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