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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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New to the site guys. Been looking at the site for a while and finally found a 2013 F150 STX 4x4 to go along with my JK Jeep. I want my F150 leveled out by removing the blocks between the spring perch and spring on the rear.

I don't want to mess with the front right now until I decide what I ultimately want to do. Where is a good place to find rear bolts that have more thread to compensate for the block being removed? What have you guys been doing? Picture of of truck to come.
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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You may have enough with the stock u-bolts. If not just place the block on top of the spring as a temporary fix. Ppl do it all the time to get out of buying new bolts
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Thanks for the information. I think I have enough, I would just like to have a little more. Does anyone have any suggestions where I can get some u-bolts? Also, anyone know what the torque is for the stock oem u-bolts?
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I remember seeing 150ft/lbs somewhere. See if you have a local spring shop. They can bend you a set in 10min and alot cheaper then buying them from a suspension company like rcx
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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Thanks, I did find the torque value. I did not think about a local spring shop. I'll give them a call and see what they can do for me.


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I remember seeing 150ft/lbs somewhere. See if you have a local spring shop. They can bend you a set in 10min and alot cheaper then buying them from a suspension company like rcx
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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Went and had my unbolts made today. As stated, took about 10 minutes and were reasonably priced. Installed them and now ready to go!

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I remember seeing 150ft/lbs somewhere. See if you have a local spring shop. They can bend you a set in 10min and alot cheaper then buying them from a suspension company like rcx
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