Heres the kit im looking at. http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...t_pn=SKYFF25MS

The question i have: is there any other kits out there i need to look at. I have a '05 2wd STX and im looking for a decent height but still trying to leave a bit of rake so when i pull my boat its more level and not sagging in the rear. Was looking at a 2 1/2" kit but i found this 3" kit... http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...&t_pn=SUP40006

Now im not saying im buying it here, i was just looking at brands and sizes.buy the way, not 100% sure yet but either going with 33" or 35" Nitto's....ok, so what do yall think?

 

Shop around, there are many leveling kits for much less than the one on the link you posted. You should be able to get one for $65 to $80. Look on ebay for the best deals, Autospring, Hell Bent Steel are pretty popular here. There are a million different opinions about which is best but the reality is its just a spacer, they all work and they all go on the same way.

 

That's expensive! Here is one from HBS. It's the 2.5" alumminum one. I'm going to order this one this friday. http://www.hellbentsteel.com/catalog...wd/category/5/

Here is the page for the 2.5 or 3 one. http://www.hellbentsteel.com/ford

 

on the 3 inch leveling kit the upper control arm can hit the spring with just a little flex, but the 2.5 leveling kit doesnt hit at all

 

Do not buy the aluminum kits. Buy the steel kits only.

 

Can I ask why? Is there a big difference? Durability?

 

Im interested as well. i know aluminum isnt as dense as steel but is there some other reason?

 

Well if all you are going to do is put on a front levelling kit on your 2wd truck, you WILL NOT be able to fit 35's w/out major rubbing and problems. You would need atleast a 6" lift, whether its a leveling kit + Add-a-leaf in the rear + 3" body lift, or a 6" susp lift.

 

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Please correct me if i'm wrong. But as far as the aluminum spacer issue/concern goes, it is due to disimilar metal corrosion.