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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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I recently got a 2007 F150 XLT 4X4 and am looking to level it. I would buy a lift but I'm a highschool student so I don't really have a couple thousand or so to blow on a nice suspension lift. However,I think it would look good to level and maybe put some bigger tires on.

I found a Rough Country 2.5" strut extension for $100 but I've heard mixed reviews on RC products (mostly 4-6" lifts, but still) and I would appreciate any other recommendations. I'd say 400 is about as much as I would like to go, but I'm new to this so I realize it may take more to get good quality. Thanks y'all!
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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I bought the Hell Bent Steel 2.5" level for $70 and installed it myself. Here it is leveled.



And here it is with 33.4x12.8x18 terra grapplers.

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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Simply amazing how much better these trucks look leveled. Amazing what a couple of inches will do to the whole look...
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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I have the rough country leveling kit and it works fine for me! It looks good and I haven't had any issues with it. Sorry I don't have very good pictures of it ill put more up.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Go on ebay and buy the cheapest one I think it's around $40
All your buying is a 1.5" spacer kinda pointless to buy the $100 or $200 spacer that is actually the same thing. The one I used doesn't require you to turn the strut 180' it is billet aluminum and comes with bolt extenders. Ran it for 3 years on my 2004 and will be installing one on my 2013 next week
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by alexjordan1
I have the rough country leveling kit and it works fine for me! It looks good and I haven't had any issues with it. Sorry I don't have very good pictures of it ill put more up.
That looks good! Same color as mine too just with a different color trim
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 07-XLT4WD

That looks good! Same color as mine too just with a different color trim
It's a good size leveling kit and for the price I couldn't say no haha
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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3" billet leveling kit bought on eBay for $40 I believe. It's a 2wd with 35" tires
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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The strut extension is the long leel that comes with the lift kit. You need the level... 2.5" should do you fine..
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