looking for ideas for a leveling kit
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From: york-pa
Yeah, see I have the 4.6, not the 5.4 so I'd be a little concerned with the 3" just because I'm doing it myself, and I don't want to run into any additional issues my first time around. The 3" looks nice though, and I heard you can run 35's too, just with the occasional rub. I guess I'll go 2.5" and stick with the 33's. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by 2004lariatkindofguy
I am looking to put a leveling kit on my truck. I am wondering if anyone has any tips for install and also what would be a good brand to get. How hard are they to install??
Topguncustomz.com fabricates their own leveling kit but also sells several other manufacturers kits as well. I found it to be a good website. Lots of choices, lots of info, easy to navigate and vehicle specific. Just make sure your stock front shocks will stay within their travel tolerances. I know the Ranchos on an FX4 are ok. Not sure about the others. Otherwise, pretty simple to install.
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I have a day star which is a 2.5 inch lift and unlike most others it is a composite material so that it doesn't rub and grind. I have had it on there for over 10,000 miles now. My truck is a 08 with 43,000 miles. And it gave it the perfect height. It's the 5.4 v8 4x4
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I'm just saying what I heard from other installers, and people who have metal leveling kits. Between the coil and the mount on bumps and turns there can be grinding or rubbing. Because they could be installed great and raddled apart, Not trying to bash other brands or who ever installed. Just simply stating facts.
Last edited by Firefighter83; Jan 8, 2012 at 01:09 AM.
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Check out the adjustable Bilstein shocks. I picked up 4 new ones, raised the front 2in and improved the ride! No more bed hop or steering wheel hop. There a quite a few others here that have them on here...another quick search pull up some pics.