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Old Dec 2, 2016 | 11:29 PM
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You're probably being told it needs to be lifted because you're also running pocket fender flares + stock wheels + stock tires....which is generally considered tacky.
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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirttracker18
No not a taper, it would have to be offset to the inside. It would have no effect on where the strut meets the LCA. It could, however, move the strut and coil in and away from the UCA.
In an effort to understand, I turned to Google.

Stage 3 has an explanation on their website about an Auto Spring product... but I fail to see how they're different. Maybe the strut stud holes are moved just a bit inside...

While a typical leveling spacer will get the job done when it comes to increasing your truck's front ride height, they can cause two issues: control arm contact with your springs when your suspension articulates, and camber changes that make getting an alignment difficult. Our friends over at Auto Spring have done their best to solve both problems by giving each of their leveling spacer kits an offset mounting position that eliminates spring contact with your upper control arm when your front suspension is fully articulating and allows for easier alignments as only your truck's toe angles will need to be corrected. Auto Spring offers a full range of leveling kits for both 2009 to 2013 F150s and 2014 to 2015 F150s available in 1.5", 2", and 2.5" sizes.

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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DeltaNu1142
In an effort to understand, I turned to Google.

Stage 3 has an explanation on their website about an Auto Spring product... but I fail to see how they're different. Maybe the strut stud holes are moved just a bit inside...
Which kit are you looking at? Not all of the AS front spacers are offset...For example only the 2.5" spacers for 2014-16 F50's are offset. On 2004-13 F150's the 2" and 2.5" spacers are offset. The 1.5" spacers are not offset.

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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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Yeah, I realize that not all AS spacers are offset.

The photo you posted is worth 1,000 words.
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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 10:54 AM
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What about the leveling kits buy Summit performance they have there own website but also sell on ebay they look like they're a reputable company
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