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01-10-2013, 10:46 PM
#11
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Edgar_88. You must avoid the upper control arm angle. You will be constantly changing upper control arms and lower ball joints unless you do 1 of two things. 1st solution is to return it to stock, which I assume you're ok with?
2nd is if you REALLY WANT a lifted truck, you must put in an an actual lift kit. These spacers are for looks only. They can (and will) cause you major drivability problems in the future. To do it right, a proper lift kit is the answer. They have all the neccesary bracketry to lift the frame and body, but maintain proper driveline angles and such.
2nd is if you REALLY WANT a lifted truck, you must put in an an actual lift kit. These spacers are for looks only. They can (and will) cause you major drivability problems in the future. To do it right, a proper lift kit is the answer. They have all the neccesary bracketry to lift the frame and body, but maintain proper driveline angles and such.
01-10-2013, 11:03 PM
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I would say any of the $50 levelling kits that use strut blocks will cause premature wear. Once installed, The factory rubber control arm bushings are twisted out of their normal range, same goes for the balljoint
01-10-2013, 11:24 PM
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01-10-2013, 11:51 PM
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Edgar_88. You must avoid the upper control arm angle. You will be constantly changing upper control arms and lower ball joints unless you do 1 of two things. 1st solution is to return it to stock, which I assume you're ok with?
2nd is if you REALLY WANT a lifted truck, you must put in an an actual lift kit. These spacers are for looks only. They can (and will) cause you major drivability problems in the future. To do it right, a proper lift kit is the answer. They have all the neccesary bracketry to lift the frame and body, but maintain proper driveline angles and such.
2nd is if you REALLY WANT a lifted truck, you must put in an an actual lift kit. These spacers are for looks only. They can (and will) cause you major drivability problems in the future. To do it right, a proper lift kit is the answer. They have all the neccesary bracketry to lift the frame and body, but maintain proper driveline angles and such.
And lastly, since the spacers are causing some of the parts to be out of whack and causing premature wear, do you think I could get the dealer to take them off? for free I mean, or should I not even bother trying to start that battle with them? I bought it from a Ford dealer but the truck wasn't certified pre owned
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01-11-2013, 12:05 AM
#17
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Leveling spacers, shocks, kits, etc. all change the geometry and angles of the suspension system mainly pertaining to the tie rod angles and the upper control arms. As stated before this is simply a way to level the vehicle, but you will constantly find yourself having premature wear and alignment issues (possibly but not definitely). I had issues with both a spacer and leveling shock (Rancho QuickLift) messing with my angles too badly to the point where my alignment wouldn't hold more than for a few days. I dropped the vehicle back to stock and the control and stability of my truck is night and day difference. Remember it's your truck and you do what you like we are here for help and advice... Also that search bar never hurts either 
01-11-2013, 02:34 AM
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I definitely welcome everyones knowledge. I want this truck to last at least the rest of my life. But I figure I'll keep these on until I can put on the rancho kit. I looked into it and I like it. I'll also replace the ball joints at that time. I figure so many people run the spacers that I should be fine for a few months. Im getting nitto terra grappler once these current tires wear down, should be in about 10k miles. Thanks for all the info guys, looking forward to be apart of this community!
01-11-2013, 09:07 AM
#20
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Quick lifts normally give around 2-2.5 inches of lift from what I've read and improve the ride... I haven't really heard any one having ball joint issues or alignment issues with them or any 2.5 lift for that matter... Sometimes the alignment shops are to blame...