Suggestions with leveling
07-12-2018, 01:45 AM
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Suggestions with leveling
I have a completely stock 03 f150 2wd. I’m looking for suggestions getting rid of the rake look and would like to lift up the front to match the rear. Any suggestions for a inexpensive lift kit or even better how high can I crank the torsion bar before having to do an alignment or running to other issues?
07-12-2018, 01:40 PM
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Being a 2wd you do not have t-bars. Have you considered dropping the rear with a shackle rather than lifting the front? It would be easier to do and would not require an alignment once it was done. If you are set on lifting the front then your cheapest option would be to use a spacer or lift springs. However, if you go above 2" your geometry will be way off and you will being going through a lot of ball joints. No matter what you do, you will definitely need an alignment to correct the positive camber.
07-13-2018, 01:32 AM
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Some info I did not know, thanks for the heads up. I usually tow my boat so I’d like to keep the rears as is. If 2” is all that’s needed to level things out and not mess with the geometry, I’ll be happy. Anyone got any recommendations as far as brand? I’d like to have something ride like stock and not so stiff.
07-13-2018, 06:24 AM
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Some info I did not know, thanks for the heads up. I usually tow my boat so I’d like to keep the rears as is. If 2” is all that’s needed to level things out and not mess with the geometry, I’ll be happy. Anyone got any recommendations as far as brand? I’d like to have something ride like stock and not so stiff.
07-13-2018, 08:30 PM
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I have a completely stock 03 f150 2wd. I’m looking for suggestions getting rid of the rake look and would like to lift up the front to match the rear. Any suggestions for a inexpensive lift kit or even better how high can I crank the torsion bar before having to do an alignment or running to other issues?
But, if looking like a broken toy with backend dragging is what you rather, go for it. Fools destroy their trucks every day, because in their ignorance they think it looks cool to do so. It looks stupid.
07-13-2018, 08:48 PM
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If I had a 2wd I would throw on lowering shackles in the rear and air bags for any kind of towing. I wouldn't call that ruining a truck but that's just me.
The only reason I didn't mention spindles is because he wanted the least expensive option but it is by far the best option for lifting a 2wd.
The only reason I didn't mention spindles is because he wanted the least expensive option but it is by far the best option for lifting a 2wd.
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07-13-2018, 09:25 PM
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If I had a 2wd I would throw on lowering shackles in the rear and air bags for any kind of towing. I wouldn't call that ruining a truck but that's just me.
The only reason I didn't mention spindles is because he wanted the least expensive option but it is by far the best option for lifting a 2wd.
The only reason I didn't mention spindles is because he wanted the least expensive option but it is by far the best option for lifting a 2wd.
I saw that, But there is really no options for what he said he wanted to do. Don't change the geometry and keep stock ride. In the long run cheep aint cheap.
07-13-2018, 09:35 PM
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So a 2” spindle lift(if they exist) will change geometry?
Let’s not put the stock geometry in the picture, what’s by option leveling the front to match the stock rears?
I tow a 18” aluminum boat, roughly I don’t know 1k lbs. the rears do not sag but I like the stock clearance it has now. I’m not a fan of the the lifted 4”-5”+ appearance on this particular year truck so looking to just adjust the front with a subtle lift.
Let’s not put the stock geometry in the picture, what’s by option leveling the front to match the stock rears?
I tow a 18” aluminum boat, roughly I don’t know 1k lbs. the rears do not sag but I like the stock clearance it has now. I’m not a fan of the the lifted 4”-5”+ appearance on this particular year truck so looking to just adjust the front with a subtle lift.
