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Did a Redneck level on mine this past weekend. Removed the block in the rear while installing the Bilstein 4600. I routinely carry about 300# in the back so it turned out pretty level. I also removed the 4x4 decals while I was at it.. Very happy with the results.
Leveled mine today with the Eibach kit set on 2". I used the Air Force Academy Auto Hobby Shop, which was pretty awesome. They have everything you need to get the job done.
I'm not surprised that I still have a little rake in the front since I have airbags on the rear.
That angle tho. Man every time I think about doing a 2" level I look at these images and it changes my mind.
Practically speaking, halfshaft angle doesn't matter much on these trucks. The IWE system means that the halfshafts do not rotate unless 4x4 is actually engaged. The CV joints will nave next to no wear and tear on them unless you are constantly driving around in 4H or 4A.
You don't need a spring compressor.
Look on Youtube, and search F150 2015 leveling kit, it will give you an idea.
May people remove the suspension arm to frame bolts to avoid removing the IWE, but the correct method as per Ford, is to remove the IWE and axle from the knuckle, to relieve tension on the CV joint and free the knuckle to tilt toward you and down with the suspension arm.
Most of the Youtube video don't follow the Ford's method and as you will see, create a big angle and tension on the joints, and that can break the plastic IWE during the process.
So, unbolting the IWE from the knuckle is the correct way of doing it.
This is interesting, as the dealer told me today they had to remove the axle and re-seat it during my install. I was wondering if that's the correct way to do it (not necessarily the easiest). Do you have a reference where it says this is the correct way?
This is interesting, as the dealer told me today they had to remove the axle and re-seat it during my install. I was wondering if that's the correct way to do it (not necessarily the easiest). Do you have a reference where it says this is the correct way?
The reference is the Ford service manual. I bought a copy from a vendor here.
It is a bit more work to unbolt the IWE and axle nut, but that way you make sure there are no tensions or extreme angle when manipulating the knuckle and half shaft vs the IWE.
That angle tho. Man every time I think about doing a 2" level I look at these images and it changes my mind.
Don't worry. Like it has been said before, unless you drive every day in 4WD, the front axles will seldom rotate. No rotation = no wear.
I live in Canada, we have snow, and the only time I engage 4WD is under a snow storm AND that storm has to happen at the same time I'm on the road. So, I use 4WD maybe only 3-4 times in the winter for 20 minutes not more.
Under light snow, with a controlled right foot, 2WD does the job no problem.
Just bought a 15' Platinum 150. I'm wanting to level it up and thinking about going with the 2.25" Autospring spacers. Is there any reason I shouldn't go with the puck type spacer that sits on top of the strut? When I look online, many of the spacers come with shocks? Do I really need to replace the shocks? If the spacers go on top of the strut I should retain full function of my OEM shock, right?
Just bought a 15' Platinum 150. I'm wanting to level it up and thinking about going with the 2.25" Autospring spacers. Is there any reason I shouldn't go with the puck type spacer that sits on top of the strut? When I look online, many of the spacers come with shocks? Do I really need to replace the shocks? If the spacers go on top of the strut I should retain full function of my OEM shock, right?
When I leveled my 2016 RCSB I used Rough Country 2" pucks and kept the OEM shocks because at that time I was on a budget and I was having the dealer do the install...I have put 10K since the level and no problems....truck handles fine and I'm very happy with the spacers....IF I was going to do it over again I'd probably do Bilsteins all around as I have the 5100's in the rear....not sure of the mileage on your truck but being 3 years old and while its apart if you can afford the cost I'd replace the shocks and go with Bilsteins or something comparable to them....
Okay I'll get some shocks too. Another question...Any reason I should get a 2" opposed to a 2.5"? I read somewhere that the 15' shouldn't be lifted more than 2.25?
09-04-2017, 11:54 AM
