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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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I am looking into putting a leveling kit into my 2011 fx4. thinking of 2.5" in front and 1" in the rear. anyone have any pics of a similar set-up or and suggestions on brands and such?
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Nope, you'll be the first...
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rosko082391
I am looking into putting a leveling kit into my 2011 fx4. thinking of 2.5" in front and 1" in the rear. anyone have any pics of a similar set-up or and suggestions on brands and such?
They do not make a 2.5 level for the 2009-2012, my dad went with a 2" just because the dealership said that there is no 2.5 for a 4x4 that it is only for a 2wd because of the angle of the control arm, too much angle puts stress on the ball joints causing them to wear out faster, and ford won't warrant anything that may be caused by the aftermarket part. So even if you can make your own, they will not warrant spindles, ball joints, control arms, or cv shafts. Not saying it can't be done but I personally wouldn't do it. This is my dads with the 2" readylift and 295/70/18 trail grapplers. It sits perfectly level
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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i just put a 2" on defiantly needs a rear block frond wheel well is larger than the rear so it looks kinda weird wish i wouldn't have done it kinda
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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I'd go with an AAL instead of blocks...
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Check these out

https://www.f150forum.com/f38/work-w...d-leaf-145084/

https://www.f150forum.com/f38/add-le...-block-136958/
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jcain
Nope, you'll be the first...
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Autospring makes 2.5 for the fronts.

Your OEM rear block is 1 1/4", if you go with a 1" you're most likely going to be nose high. I went with 2" front and a 2" block and that got it about level. The 2" front only sat nose high for me. This is on a 2012 FX4 Super Crew. If you call Autospring they'll tell you every truck is slightly different, they install them for a local to them dealer.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyVA
I'd go with an AAL instead of blocks...
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Thanks for the input guys. I like the aal idea so I will post pics when I do the mods. Thanks again
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