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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Well Ive just installed my first leveling kit and it was on my 04 f150 2wd. It took about 2.5 hours with all hand tools. First side was a little rough squeezing the the lower part of the strut back into the a-arm but besides that it was pretty easy. I was nervous at first never took the front end apart as this is my first truck period. But overall it was sweet sweat bloody knuckle and complete under 3 hours. So if there is anybody out there looking into doing I recommend doing it yourself trust me you can do it.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Those are 31" Michelin tires on stock 17" rims. Going to start looking for 33" tires now lol I like the toyo trail grapplers those are sweet.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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what kind of kit did you purchase? from where and how much did it run you? I do like the look, as my 4X4 does have a pretty good rake, i would love to level her out.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Looks good!!

lol I was just gonna post a thread, I just installed my AutoSpring 2" kit and wow I can't believe I waited this long. Cost me $80 for the powdercoated version. Excellent quality. I had installed 285/65/18 terra grapplers on fuel throttle wheels and it looked goofy in the front.

Took me 2 hours, no bloody knuckles. Once you do one side it goes easy.

Just took it 4x4'n in some deep snow and off to alignment tomorrow.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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I purchased the kit off of ebay its called moto or something like that cost me $57 shipped free. 2.5" lift. Yeah I believe my tires are 265/70/17 i think lol. Next I would like to do a 2" wheel spacers and pop them bad boys out that would look sweet also.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Looks good, I love the leveling kits....they make a world of difference for next to nothing!
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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Yeah I mean it was really easy and cheap $60 shipped 2.5" lift cant go wrong if your truck is not level i would seriously recommend it. Now I wanna go buy the 3" body lift lol thats next when I get about $350 blowing money lol
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by f150man2388
Yeah I mean it was really easy and cheap $60 shipped 2.5" lift cant go wrong if your truck is not level i would seriously recommend it. Now I wanna go buy the 3" body lift lol thats next when I get about $350 blowing money lol
Is it the 2.5 inch spacer? I'm looking to do the same thing to my truck. How hard was the install?
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Yeah its a 2.5" spacer look on eBay cheap I got billet aluminum
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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I personally would recommend a name brand just for peace of mind. They are cheap nonetheless. I have a HBS (Hell Bent Steel) 2.5" level on my truck.

At OP: Looks good Welcome to the leveled club! Now get some 33's on there!
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