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Old 03-08-2012, 02:08 AM
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looking to upgrade my level a little bit and found a kit that autospring makes for a 3" front spacer and 3" rear blocks i have 2 questions about it though

1) how bad does a 3" spacer wear on your front end i know ppl have said its terrible on them and others have had no prob at all

2) will this be level or will the front be higher than the back on paper it works out but i really dont want the reverse rake if the back is a little high its ok just not the front

any help would be appreciated here is the link to the kit

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTOSPRING-2004-2008-FORD-F-150-3-LEVELING-LIFT-KIT-/180827432529?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Year%3A2006|Make%3AFord|Model%3AF-150&hash=item2a1a27a651&vxp=mtr
Old 03-08-2012, 02:43 AM
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The 3" front is a bad idea. I had it on my 06 and in 7 months i had a blow cv axel the axel angle was just to much had to just buy the 6" lift at that point.
Old 03-08-2012, 03:19 AM
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I've had a 3" Rough Country level for 2 years now and never had a problem with the front end.
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I've had the 3 inch level with two inch block in rear for a year with no issues
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3 inch level with 1.5 blocks in back. Replaced upper ball joints once but truck was already over 100k so no big deal. No other problems
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Yea I've got 3 years maybe more on my 3inch level!! No problems! The myth is 3 inch is to much and it will ruin your ball joints!! That's crap! There are a ton of threads about the 3 inch! I love my level and body lift!!
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You guys are what convinced me to do a 3" instead of a 2"! Had it almost a week now with no issues
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Originally Posted by 04blacklariat
I've had the 3 inch level with two inch block in rear for a year with no issues
How do the 2" blocks look? I have a 3" level in mine too (no problems either), nose sits higher, and I have the blocks waiting to be installed since my u bolts wouldn't suffice then . Do you have an updated picture?
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Originally Posted by speeddemon86
3 inch level with 1.5 blocks in back. Replaced upper ball joints once but truck was already over 100k so no big deal. No other problems

did you stack another 1.5 on top of the factory one or do you just have one 1.5" block?
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Originally Posted by Steelerfan83
You guys are what convinced me to do a 3" instead of a 2"! Had it almost a week now with no issues


what did you do for the rear?

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