Leveling kit and towing?
03-28-2019, 03:39 PM
#11
People need to relax about the levels, it's really not a huge deal and you're not gunna uncontrollably fly off of a cliff because you leveled your truck. I'd argue the opposite if you do it right.
OP, please send the spacers back and invest in a set of leveling shocks like the Bilstein 5100's or Eibachs. They are only $375 for all 4 and like $250 for the fronts only. The reason I suggest these is for a few reasons:
1. The shocks are VASTLY better than the OEM shocks on the F150. Your ride unloaded and loaded will be way better. It will control the weight of the truck and prevent the unwanted wallowing you sometimes get with a load. I've hit mid corner bumps in my unloaded F150 and had the back end step out with the stock shocks. Doesn't even come close to happening with my bilsteins. I would highly suggest you do all 4 shocks as the rears are more important in terms of ride and control.
2. They are adjustable. You don't have to have all or nothing. The Bilsteins can be set to 0", +.79", +1.26", +1.75", or +2.10". The Eibachs are 0", +.7", +1.4", and +2.0". If you don't wanna go all the way to a full 2" level, don't.
I have the Bilstein 5100's set to the 2nd groove, .79" level, and the truck sits pretty flat, maybe slightly tail high, with my trailer hooked up and weight distribution engaged.
OP, please send the spacers back and invest in a set of leveling shocks like the Bilstein 5100's or Eibachs. They are only $375 for all 4 and like $250 for the fronts only. The reason I suggest these is for a few reasons:
1. The shocks are VASTLY better than the OEM shocks on the F150. Your ride unloaded and loaded will be way better. It will control the weight of the truck and prevent the unwanted wallowing you sometimes get with a load. I've hit mid corner bumps in my unloaded F150 and had the back end step out with the stock shocks. Doesn't even come close to happening with my bilsteins. I would highly suggest you do all 4 shocks as the rears are more important in terms of ride and control.
2. They are adjustable. You don't have to have all or nothing. The Bilsteins can be set to 0", +.79", +1.26", +1.75", or +2.10". The Eibachs are 0", +.7", +1.4", and +2.0". If you don't wanna go all the way to a full 2" level, don't.
I have the Bilstein 5100's set to the 2nd groove, .79" level, and the truck sits pretty flat, maybe slightly tail high, with my trailer hooked up and weight distribution engaged.
Last edited by mass-hole; 03-28-2019 at 05:50 PM.
03-28-2019, 05:06 PM
#12
I have my truck lowered with the Ford kit, which also levels by dropping rear more than the front. I planned on getting airbags but have found that the WD system brings it back in line quite nicely at a bit over 800lb tongue weight, so I'm happy to leave it as is.
Highly recommend the Ford lowering kit. Makes it just a bit lower than a 2wd and does not reduce payload or tow rating.
EDIT: This was in response to the question about lowering and leveling, not lift and level.
Highly recommend the Ford lowering kit. Makes it just a bit lower than a 2wd and does not reduce payload or tow rating.
EDIT: This was in response to the question about lowering and leveling, not lift and level.
Last edited by mikeinatlanta; 03-28-2019 at 05:09 PM.
03-29-2019, 10:33 AM
#13
I have my truck lowered with the Ford kit, which also levels by dropping rear more than the front. I planned on getting airbags but have found that the WD system brings it back in line quite nicely at a bit over 800lb tongue weight, so I'm happy to leave it as is.
Highly recommend the Ford lowering kit. Makes it just a bit lower than a 2wd and does not reduce payload or tow rating.
EDIT: This was in response to the question about lowering and leveling, not lift and level.
Highly recommend the Ford lowering kit. Makes it just a bit lower than a 2wd and does not reduce payload or tow rating.
EDIT: This was in response to the question about lowering and leveling, not lift and level.
p.s. sorry, not meaning to hijack this thread
03-29-2019, 04:24 PM
#14
Pics won't show much. Think 2wd with about 400lbs in the bed to level it down. It took me about 6 hours to install. Was pretty easy.
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04-01-2019, 09:53 PM
#15
People need to relax about the levels, it's really not a huge deal and you're not gunna uncontrollably fly off of a cliff because you leveled your truck. I'd argue the opposite if you do it right.
OP, please send the spacers back and invest in a set of leveling shocks like the Bilstein 5100's or Eibachs. They are only $375 for all 4 and like $250 for the fronts only. The reason I suggest these is for a few reasons:
1. The shocks are VASTLY better than the OEM shocks on the F150. Your ride unloaded and loaded will be way better. It will control the weight of the truck and prevent the unwanted wallowing you sometimes get with a load. I've hit mid corner bumps in my unloaded F150 and had the back end step out with the stock shocks. Doesn't even come close to happening with my bilsteins. I would highly suggest you do all 4 shocks as the rears are more important in terms of ride and control.
2. They are adjustable. You don't have to have all or nothing. The Bilsteins can be set to 0", +.79", +1.26", +1.75", or +2.10". The Eibachs are 0", +.7", +1.4", and +2.0". If you don't wanna go all the way to a full 2" level, don't.
I have the Bilstein 5100's set to the 2nd groove, .79" level, and the truck sits pretty flat, maybe slightly tail high, with my trailer hooked up and weight distribution engaged.
OP, please send the spacers back and invest in a set of leveling shocks like the Bilstein 5100's or Eibachs. They are only $375 for all 4 and like $250 for the fronts only. The reason I suggest these is for a few reasons:
1. The shocks are VASTLY better than the OEM shocks on the F150. Your ride unloaded and loaded will be way better. It will control the weight of the truck and prevent the unwanted wallowing you sometimes get with a load. I've hit mid corner bumps in my unloaded F150 and had the back end step out with the stock shocks. Doesn't even come close to happening with my bilsteins. I would highly suggest you do all 4 shocks as the rears are more important in terms of ride and control.
2. They are adjustable. You don't have to have all or nothing. The Bilsteins can be set to 0", +.79", +1.26", +1.75", or +2.10". The Eibachs are 0", +.7", +1.4", and +2.0". If you don't wanna go all the way to a full 2" level, don't.
I have the Bilstein 5100's set to the 2nd groove, .79" level, and the truck sits pretty flat, maybe slightly tail high, with my trailer hooked up and weight distribution engaged.
if you want to change the leveling on them do you have to remove them and reset the groove?