Level Kit Information Thread
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Level Kit Information Thread
It would be nice to have a thread to compile information regarding the different front end spacer leveling kits out there.
Post what brand kit you have, and advertised lift, cost, ease of install, and most importantly, the actual lift it gave your front end at the wheel well. Also, an accurate measurement of the spacer thickness would be helpful too. There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding spacer thickness and actual lift, on different kits. Some with thinner spacers are actually advertised as giving more lift.
I know there is a lot of info when searching, but its hard to compare when it is scattered everywhere, and not everyone posts actual lift result.
Personally, I am shopping for a kit that would result in the LEAST AMOUNT OF LIFT possible. 1.25˝ would be ideal for my needs, but I am not sure if such a kit is offered. I have heard the budget boost and the 1.5" ready lift are some of the smaller ones, but not sure of their actual results.
This info would be helpful for those looking at kits, to find what fits their needs best.
Post what brand kit you have, and advertised lift, cost, ease of install, and most importantly, the actual lift it gave your front end at the wheel well. Also, an accurate measurement of the spacer thickness would be helpful too. There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding spacer thickness and actual lift, on different kits. Some with thinner spacers are actually advertised as giving more lift.
I know there is a lot of info when searching, but its hard to compare when it is scattered everywhere, and not everyone posts actual lift result.
Personally, I am shopping for a kit that would result in the LEAST AMOUNT OF LIFT possible. 1.25˝ would be ideal for my needs, but I am not sure if such a kit is offered. I have heard the budget boost and the 1.5" ready lift are some of the smaller ones, but not sure of their actual results.
This info would be helpful for those looking at kits, to find what fits their needs best.
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Oh boy, here we go again... Lol.
There are numerous threads on leveled F150's. Refer to the most recent one to get contrasting views on what a leveling kit really is.
I've said it once and I'll say it again. The point of a leveling kit is to reduce factory rake without making it nose high or add blocks. 2 inch HBS kits seem to work best in my opinion. (Everyone thinks I'm an ******* because I make fun of people who say their truck is leveled when they add frickin blocks to it or get the wrong kit that makes their truck nose high.)
Good luck!
There are numerous threads on leveled F150's. Refer to the most recent one to get contrasting views on what a leveling kit really is.
I've said it once and I'll say it again. The point of a leveling kit is to reduce factory rake without making it nose high or add blocks. 2 inch HBS kits seem to work best in my opinion. (Everyone thinks I'm an ******* because I make fun of people who say their truck is leveled when they add frickin blocks to it or get the wrong kit that makes their truck nose high.)
Good luck!
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https://www.f150forum.com/f7/leveling-kits-faq-87676/
^^This would be a good place to start. I personally have the Daystar 1.5" budget boost and I still have a little bit of rake, which is just what I was looking for. I didn't want to go nose high and look like I have 2000 lbs in my bed all the time just driving around, especially seeing it squat when you hook up only a 4,000 lb trailer! I don't have any exact measurements now but I do know the dealer jnstalled it for me and charged me about $200 total to install and align. It's been on for a year and a half and is working great for me! This thread is a good idea!
^^This would be a good place to start. I personally have the Daystar 1.5" budget boost and I still have a little bit of rake, which is just what I was looking for. I didn't want to go nose high and look like I have 2000 lbs in my bed all the time just driving around, especially seeing it squat when you hook up only a 4,000 lb trailer! I don't have any exact measurements now but I do know the dealer jnstalled it for me and charged me about $200 total to install and align. It's been on for a year and a half and is working great for me! This thread is a good idea!