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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 02:30 PM
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I've had a 2" AS leveling kit for over 3 years and have had 0 issues with it. Make sure you unplug the steering connector if you do it yourself and enjoy your new stance.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 05:12 PM
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I've had my 1.5 AS for about 6 months now. Love the stance. I have been hearing a little popping noise over bumps lately but I'm not sure if it's due to the level or not. I think it might be my sway bar link acting up again. But I am very happy with my kit.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 05:59 PM
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2 inch AS leveling kit on my 2004 fx4 with zero issues,put 40 to 50,000 miles before i traded it in.
Current truck 18,000 miles with zero issues and a 2 Inch AS kit also. I didn't have any drop in gas mileage and the ride was not affected at all.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I felt more confident after talking with the dealer today. Install does not look hard at all and I have a lift in my garage to make it easier.
Sinfulpride- What steering connector are you talking about? From what I see I disconnect the steering arm, sway bar, top ball joint, loosen lower control arm (to give some play to get strut out), remove lower strut bolts and top 3 strut nuts and pull strut.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:22 PM
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He's talking about the electronic steering connector.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Russellb
He's talking about the electronic steering connector.
Ok, Didn't think I had to worry about that just pulling the strut. Thought that was only if you drop the entire front differential. No biggie, Thanks
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:49 PM
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When you hammer the tie rod end the impact can cause the internals of the electronic power steering to arc and will run it. Its an expensive fix. Unplug the steering unit itself or unplug the battery before you start.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:53 PM
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Got it.
Thanks.
I'm just gonna disconnect the battery to be on the safe side with everything.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 09:02 PM
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There's plenty of YouTube videos that go through those steps.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveLord
There's plenty of YouTube videos that go through those steps.
I actually only found 1 when I searched
It was from Stage 3 Motorsports for 14-16 spacer and the video was actually on a 15. I also watched one on a full 6" lift from Rough Country for a '14 F150.

Any links on the ones your talking about?
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