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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 03:11 AM
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I want to get a leveling kit for my 2005 f150 stx but i want to get one that is good and reliable. i was thinking more like a 3 inch but i dont know what kind i should get...
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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2.5 is perfect I went with a two just for rideablility and the brand was another factor
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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I just put on this 2.5" leveling kit. I'm new to doing mods on my truck, but my mechanics said they were good quality upon an inspection. Even the resident motor head thought i paid a couple hundred , they are $89 and come with a lifetime warranty for them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__04-08-Ford-F-150-2-1-2-2-5-Lift-Leveling-Kit-FREE-S-H_W0QQitemZ170305880340QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20Accesso riesQQadiZ2865QQddiZ2811QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20 PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item170305880340 &_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12 |39%3A1|240%3A1308
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Here are before and after pictures of mine. Hell Bent Steel has a killer price going on $69 with free shipping. www.hellbentsteel.com i think
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/leveling-kits-18635/
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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I had a 2.5" Autospring kit on mine before I lifted her. I'd highly recommend that kit to anyone.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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I used the 2.5 inch autosprings kit on my 08 took 2 hrs total install time, highly recommended 69 bucks and free shipping cant beat it blocks will outlast your truck.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawkt19
Thats who I got mine from. Easy to install and very well built. Thats who I'd recommend.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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2005 STX 4x4 2.5" autosprings leveling kit
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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The best in the long run may be the Bilstein leveling shock's.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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I used daystars leveling kit for mine a little more expensive but well worth it.
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