Got my Bistein 5100's installed today
08-17-2012, 10:48 PM
#121
Terrorist Fighter
Originally Posted by jonbar87
I didn't start acting that way until everyone started acting like a bunch of dicks. I figured fine, I'll quit being mr. nice guy and dish it back. Don't dish it out if you can't take it...I was nice up until then.
And yup. You're right. My bad. Leveling is the way to go everyone. It's good for your front end.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=level+kit+ball+joint+fail
gr8hntr...you wouldn't call this a catastrophic failure?
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...all-joint.html
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...t-failure.html
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/leakin...ng-kit-105960/
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=218039
Not a problem.
08-18-2012, 12:22 AM
#122
a warn boot catastrophic failure? no
i have seen boots ripped on stock trucks
the point is u are findin stuff like this and cryin wolf dude
plz start a thread and ask home many have had problems plz
and u will see
i give up i tried again but u just cant see it .. i feel like im at home with the 10 year old
i have seen boots ripped on stock trucks
the point is u are findin stuff like this and cryin wolf dude
plz start a thread and ask home many have had problems plz
and u will see
i give up i tried again but u just cant see it .. i feel like im at home with the 10 year old
08-18-2012, 01:07 AM
#123
Senior Member
08-18-2012, 11:03 AM
#124
Senior Member
Lets summarize for those that don't want to read all this trash being slung for 13 pages.
TRUE LIFT KITS:
1) Better suspension angles
2) Made for some abuse
3) Options to go higher safely
4) Need to cut parts and weld
5) Need aftermarket wheels
6) No going back
7) Price with kit, install, wheels etc
9) LOOKS AWESOME, IS THE BEST WAY IF YOU WANT TO GO HIGH, AND DON'T NEED TO RETURN TO STOCK.
LEVEL KITS:
1) Price reasonable
2) Can use stock wheels
3) Allows 35's without making truck too tall for garages etc
4) Can be returned to stock easy
5) Lots of options
6) WILL increase wear on parts, how much and fast is in debate
7) Spacer kinds are not made for off road, over droops suspension. Will however take light use.
8) 5100's, Procomp, Rancho lift leveling struts can take abuse, and are still affordable. They still change angles, so may wear some parts out quicker, but lessen the crazy angles.
9) GOOD CHOICE FOR LIFTING ENOUGH FOR LARGER TIRES, AFFORDABLE, DEPENDING ON KIT OFFERS BETTER COMPONENTS THAN STOCK, BEST FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO HAVE THE OPTION TO RETURN TO STOCK.
If I missed something let me know. Really apples to oranges comparison. Working at a Ford store in rural WI, I see EVERY kind of lift and level kit known to man and anytime you have something modified, you run the risk of breaking something, hell even the stock stuff breaks...
TRUE LIFT KITS:
1) Better suspension angles
2) Made for some abuse
3) Options to go higher safely
4) Need to cut parts and weld
5) Need aftermarket wheels
6) No going back
7) Price with kit, install, wheels etc
9) LOOKS AWESOME, IS THE BEST WAY IF YOU WANT TO GO HIGH, AND DON'T NEED TO RETURN TO STOCK.
LEVEL KITS:
1) Price reasonable
2) Can use stock wheels
3) Allows 35's without making truck too tall for garages etc
4) Can be returned to stock easy
5) Lots of options
6) WILL increase wear on parts, how much and fast is in debate
7) Spacer kinds are not made for off road, over droops suspension. Will however take light use.
8) 5100's, Procomp, Rancho lift leveling struts can take abuse, and are still affordable. They still change angles, so may wear some parts out quicker, but lessen the crazy angles.
9) GOOD CHOICE FOR LIFTING ENOUGH FOR LARGER TIRES, AFFORDABLE, DEPENDING ON KIT OFFERS BETTER COMPONENTS THAN STOCK, BEST FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO HAVE THE OPTION TO RETURN TO STOCK.
If I missed something let me know. Really apples to oranges comparison. Working at a Ford store in rural WI, I see EVERY kind of lift and level kit known to man and anytime you have something modified, you run the risk of breaking something, hell even the stock stuff breaks...
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08-18-2012, 11:06 AM
#125
Senior Member
I suppose the thing I did miss is the BEST option. True hard core coil-over kits. If you use your truck to really off road, this is BY FAR the best and most expensive way to go! You can however return to stock when done abusing and trading in.
08-18-2012, 11:07 AM
#126
Confused Member
Very good^^
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08-18-2012, 02:25 PM
#129
Senior Member
Lets summarize for those that don't want to read all this trash being slung for 13 pages.
TRUE LIFT KITS:
1) Better suspension angles
2) Made for some abuse
3) Options to go higher safely
4) Need to cut parts and weld
5) Need aftermarket wheels
6) No going back
7) Price with kit, install, wheels etc
9) LOOKS AWESOME, IS THE BEST WAY IF YOU WANT TO GO HIGH, AND DON'T NEED TO RETURN TO STOCK.
LEVEL KITS:
1) Price reasonable
2) Can use stock wheels
3) Allows 35's without making truck too tall for garages etc
4) Can be returned to stock easy
5) Lots of options
6) WILL increase wear on parts, how much and fast is in debate
7) Spacer kinds are not made for off road, over droops suspension. Will however take light use.
8) 5100's, Procomp, Rancho lift leveling struts can take abuse, and are still affordable. They still change angles, so may wear some parts out quicker, but lessen the crazy angles.
9) GOOD CHOICE FOR LIFTING ENOUGH FOR LARGER TIRES, AFFORDABLE, DEPENDING ON KIT OFFERS BETTER COMPONENTS THAN STOCK, BEST FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO HAVE THE OPTION TO RETURN TO STOCK.
If I missed something let me know. Really apples to oranges comparison. Working at a Ford store in rural WI, I see EVERY kind of lift and level kit known to man and anytime you have something modified, you run the risk of breaking something, hell even the stock stuff breaks...
TRUE LIFT KITS:
1) Better suspension angles
2) Made for some abuse
3) Options to go higher safely
4) Need to cut parts and weld
5) Need aftermarket wheels
6) No going back
7) Price with kit, install, wheels etc
9) LOOKS AWESOME, IS THE BEST WAY IF YOU WANT TO GO HIGH, AND DON'T NEED TO RETURN TO STOCK.
LEVEL KITS:
1) Price reasonable
2) Can use stock wheels
3) Allows 35's without making truck too tall for garages etc
4) Can be returned to stock easy
5) Lots of options
6) WILL increase wear on parts, how much and fast is in debate
7) Spacer kinds are not made for off road, over droops suspension. Will however take light use.
8) 5100's, Procomp, Rancho lift leveling struts can take abuse, and are still affordable. They still change angles, so may wear some parts out quicker, but lessen the crazy angles.
9) GOOD CHOICE FOR LIFTING ENOUGH FOR LARGER TIRES, AFFORDABLE, DEPENDING ON KIT OFFERS BETTER COMPONENTS THAN STOCK, BEST FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO HAVE THE OPTION TO RETURN TO STOCK.
If I missed something let me know. Really apples to oranges comparison. Working at a Ford store in rural WI, I see EVERY kind of lift and level kit known to man and anytime you have something modified, you run the risk of breaking something, hell even the stock stuff breaks...
The only thing I would change is with a lift (depending upon the brand) you can use stock wheels. Skyjacker is the only one (that I know of) that requires larger wheels because of the beefier steering knuckle. Otherwise excellent post!
Last edited by jonbar87; 08-18-2012 at 03:11 PM.
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08-18-2012, 02:33 PM
#130
Senior Member
I think most lifts require less backspacing than stock has. I could be wrong, but I have heard guys that are dead set on using stock wheels having to use wheel spacer/adapters to clear everything. I still am going to save my pesos for a Camburg or RPG coilovers with uniball UCA's. Then I can get a full 3-3.5" and beat the living hell out of it.
