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Old 01-06-2019, 02:31 PM
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Default Leveling Strut or Spacer?

Buddy bought a used 2013 4x4 XLT 3.5 ecoboost, 43k miles

Its nicely leveled, but trying to determine how; spacer or upgraded strut?

Wondering if anyone can chime in from looking at this pic. Thank you

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Looks like a 2" Spacer
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another pic for comparison next to my '16 xlt with 5100s. Im thinking his (on the left) has a spacer (yellow top part), but still not sure. Any input from trained eyes greatly appreciated
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Like I said, spacer
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Yeah it's definitely spacers.
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Originally Posted by Somd FX4
Yeah it's definitely spacers.
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Like I said, spacer
Right on ALL, mahalo for replying

Spacers provide a nice looking stance, but maybe some 5100s set at factory setting, with the spacers, would be more cushy/comfy ride? .....unless 5100s are already on his truck with the 2\" spacer?

Anyone know if possible to determine if the front struts are OEM or aftermarket by peeking around the front shock assembly?

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so it has leveling shocks PLUS a leveling spacer? interesting.



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