I have a 2009 2WD Lariat F150. I heard a 2.5 would get my truck completely level but it would be bad for towing? Does anyone have any opinions or suggestions?

 

Man, if you want it dead level, both may be too much. I just put a 1.5 A/S on my 2010 Screw. I was afraid it was gonna be too subtle, but after putting it on I'm soo glad I didn't go with 2 inch.

The measurements are Front 37.5 inches, Rear 37 3/8, so it technically sits a little nose high. Here is a crappy pic, but you get the point.



Hope this helps

 

Are those the 18" rims?

 

Yep

 

First, I don't know how leveling has anything to do with towing. I have a FX4 and installed a 2" Hell Bent leveling kit and it is dead level. From everything I have seen and read, 2" is level on 2009 and up. Don't know about 2 wheel drive.

 

When you level you truck and throw on a trailer or any kind of decent size payload in the bed, you end up sagging in the rear and goin nose high. If you have factory rake and have a trailer or payload then voila! back end is lowered and the truck sits level.

It's not necessarily bad, just something to be aware of.

In response to the OP: 2"

 

In addition to a level kit just add blocks in the back. For example I plan on adding a 2" level kit up front then removing the 1 1/2" block out back and adding a 3" block (it is never good to double up blocks) so then I will gain 1 1/2" in the back since I tow regularly then I won't sag in the rear when towing. It is always good to prevent sagging so DOT does not pull u over because if u sag it may look like u r severely overweight when in reality u r not because u added a level kit. Make sense?

 

Everybody has a different opinion on leveling out a truck. I just installed a Rancho Quicklift struts on my 2011 F-150. I gained 1.5" of lift. It still looks like I have a rake to it. The rear is 3/4" higher. Very disappointed. I should have gone with a 2.5" leveling kit. In answer to your question, you will not hurt your truck in towing. You may want to install adjustable air shocks to help keep your truck from sagging.

 

Just keep in mind that the "taller" the spacer you put up front, the less "travel" you will have remaining, resulting in an increased chance of having upper arm to spring contact when your suspension is unloaded on bumps.

In addition, it would be more difficult to install a taller spacer (>2") for DIY'ers.

 

You're going to have to go and measure it with a tape measure and then you'll know what you need to level it out... As mentioned, a 2 or 2.5 may be to much if all you are doing is leveling it out with no intentions of going with bigger tires.. Measure your height and contact autospring, hellbent or those other companies with your measurement and they'll give you the size you need...

Towing?? I have a 2.5 with 35's... I don't have a towing issue... Factory ride is the same and you still have factory size tires..... You won't notice a difference...