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Old Jun 25, 2023 | 05:58 PM
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I have a 23 stx fx4 and about to get ready to look into leveling kit. I see 2" and 2 1/2" anyone have same truck and has put them on. What size did you get and how level is it
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 06:03 AM
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Get your tape measure out and see what you need first.
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 07:42 AM
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Its personal preference too. I find that leveling via measuring from fender to ground gives the truck a nose high look. Any load in the bed and it will start being out of level in the opposite direction. But thats just me; I prefer to retain a slight rake after leveling.

In general, 2.5" gets you pretty close to level. Theres a pile of leveling posts, even threads, that you can take a look at. Also try Custom Offsets gallery:
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wheel-offset-gallery
You can plug in a truck and see what it looks like with various levels/lifts/wheels/tires.
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If you want level but not taller, don't forget there are rear end lowering shackles available from Ford and others.
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I have a 21 FX4 with a 2.5” level. The front is 1 inch lower than the rear.
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by flatag
I have a 21 FX4 with a 2.5” level. The front is 1 inch lower than the rear.
did you use a 2.5 spacer on top or did you go the shocks and all route.
I'm trying to get away with spacer if possible. I just want it raised to level won't be off roading or anything.
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 09:40 PM
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21 powerboost and mine was 2.5 higher in rear, put on a 2" spacer and now at 1/2" higher in rear, and have airbags to compensate for squat with load... Plan on getting leveling struts (6112's) in the future.
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21 powerboost and mine was 2.5 higher in rear, put on a 2" spacer and now at 1/2" higher in rear, and have airbags to compensate for squat with load... Plan on getting leveling struts (6112's) in the future.
mine will probably never have a load on it. Biggest thing is a little 5x7 trailer with my zero turn and I've been having it 3 years and it's been on the trailer twice and once was the day I bought it.
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Originally Posted by lricaud81
did you use a 2.5 spacer on top or did you go the shocks and all route.
I'm trying to get away with spacer if possible. I just want it raised to level won't be off roading or anything.
You can remove the rear blocks and do a reverse level. It’s not perfectly level, but pretty close. I did this and love the look. If you google it you’ll get plenty of pictures of the results. Takes a half hour, and is free.
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Old Jun 27, 2023 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by FarmerBen
You can remove the rear blocks and do a reverse level. It’s not perfectly level, but pretty close. I did this and love the look. If you google it you’ll get plenty of pictures of the results. Takes a half hour, and is free.
thay means lower the back down to the front right. I like the clearance from tire to finder well. Although I do like the word free. Lol.
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