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Old Feb 12, 2026 | 09:28 AM
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Do it. You’re going to get conflicting info from both sides and there are good people on both sides. lol. I personally don’t like the raked look, but my truck is just used as a glorified station wagon, so I lifted my front end with Rough Country 2” higher struts, which turned out to only raise the truck 1” so I ended up having to take it apart again and installed an additional puck to get it to 2”. I did have to get the adjustable camber washers to get it to align properly, but other than that, it’s been happy driving.
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Old Feb 13, 2026 | 08:11 AM
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Its like anything really spend the money for better results,
fox/icon/eibach/bilstein/halo all make really nice leveling kits, guys who've spent the money onthem love the way their rigs ride and handled after the work was done.
Puck leveling kits tend to ride pretty harsh in my experience

I would avoid anything over 2"to help keep your front end happy
im about to be installing some bilsteins 5100s, gonna set them at 2" with some 3" blocks because I like the factory rake when the rigs lifted off the ground a bit gives the truck a beefed up look,

(Not my truck) just an example of a clean look

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Old Feb 13, 2026 | 12:20 PM
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Before Eibach PRO-TRUCK COIL OVER SYSTEM installation
Before Eibach PRO-TRUCK COIL OVER SYSTEM installation
After Eibach PRO-TRUCK COIL OVER SYSTEM installation, the ride quality is 100x better than stock IMO
After Eibach PRO-TRUCK COIL OVER SYSTEM installation, the ride quality is 100x better than stock IMO
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Old Feb 13, 2026 | 12:46 PM
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Other than a few naysayers, seems most here understand.
Though it can be a huge pro depending on the method. Pucks are cheap and will work, but a coil-over level brings the potential to improve handling a lot. Also depending on choice taken a lot of adjust-ability. I'm remarking from the extreme end of the adjust-ability and handling end having installed Icon 2.5 CDCVs, adjustable for ride height and damper valving, the level just came along with the package. KM
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Old Feb 13, 2026 | 01:04 PM
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Pro:
-looks better
-throw the crap suspension away and upgrade
-better ride
-can fit slightly bigger tires
-the 3 inch rake is too much

Con:
-if you go above 2 inch in height, run the risk of squatting when towing
-all the stock boys will be jealous and you have to ignore their comments
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Old Feb 13, 2026 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by VedMan64
Considering a leveling kit on my '24 F150 Lariat FX4. What are some pros and cons of doing this?
Welcome to the forum.

be aware that 'level' means different things to different drivers:
-most lifted trucks are level
-most lowered trucks are level.
-'Carolina' trucks are not level.
There is a 'lower' thread if you seek more ideas >> www.f150forum.com/f66/

You found the right forum
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Nooneridesfree
Welcome to the forum.

be aware that 'level' means different things to different drivers:
-most lifted trucks are level
-most lowered trucks are level.
-'Carolina' trucks are absolutely stupid
There is a 'lower' thread if you seek more ideas >> www.f150forum.com/f66/

You found the right forum
FTFY
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Old Feb 21, 2026 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Sactown Steve
Before Eibach PRO-TRUCK COIL OVER SYSTEM installation
Before Eibach PRO-TRUCK COIL OVER SYSTEM installation
After Eibach PRO-TRUCK COIL OVER SYSTEM installation, the ride quality is 100x better than stock IMO
After Eibach PRO-TRUCK COIL OVER SYSTEM installation, the ride quality is 100x better than stock IMO
Always going to have the haters but to each his own. Looks nice! Getting ready to do something similar I think. Sent you a PM.
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Old Feb 21, 2026 | 11:11 AM
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Some folks do not like that I fart in my truck. Too bad It's mine and I paid for it! KM
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Old Feb 21, 2026 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 2017bluetruck
Some folks do not like that I fart in my truck. Too bad It's mine and I paid for it! KM
hahahahaa
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