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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 06:41 PM
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Im new to this forum and I just recently installed a leveling kit on my 2002 F150 Rwd. I used Rough Countrys coil springs and installed new Gas magnum shocks. However, I have noticed that the front end is a little bouncy and im not sure why it is like that, and it also a tad off when i got it aligned the other day. Does anyone know what is going on?
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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Those kits change the suspension geometry up. You probably need an eccentric camber kit (i think that's what it's called, been awhile.) to get it aligned properly. As for the rough ride, you essentially add preload to the spring when adding a spacer to it, preload gives the effect of a taller ride, but also stiffens the spring. So it'll always ride a little rougher with that method of lift.
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 02:10 PM
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Those kits change the suspension geometry up. You probably need an eccentric camber kit (i think that's what it's called, been awhile.) to get it aligned properly. As for the rough ride, you essentially add preload to the spring when adding a spacer to it, preload gives the effect of a taller ride, but also stiffens the spring. So it'll always ride a little rougher with that method of lift.
X2. The only way to stop it is to take that off and do a spindle lift.
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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Spindle lift is the only was to go imo
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 10:24 PM
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X2. The only way to stop it is to take that off and do a spindle lift.
I'm mainly just worried about it not being aligned...thank you all by the way
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Originally Posted by rjiacobucci3

I'm mainly just worried about it not being aligned...thank you all by the way
I got you. Just get the alignment bolts and you should be good to go.
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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I got you. Just get the alignment bolts and you should be good to go.
Do I need bolts for both sides if only one side won't align?
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Do I need bolts for both sides if only one side won't align?
Did the shop happen to give you a spec sheet. Both sides should need them if it needs them. Did they say anything was worn out?
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Yeah the spec sheet only shows the left side being out of spec, and they told me nothing was worn out.
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Originally Posted by rjiacobucci3
Yeah the spec sheet only shows the left side being out of spec, and they told me nothing was worn out.
Then Yeh pick up one set of the cammed bolts and you should be good.
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