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Old 07-26-2009, 10:52 PM
njjeep njjeep is offline
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Leveling kit

I was wondering who makes the best leveling kit? Thanks
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:43 AM
Johntom Johntom is offline
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I got some Ebay Shackles a few weeks ago and am VERY happy with them... they seem to have leveled my truck perfectly
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Old 07-27-2009, 11:01 AM
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Best, either a hanger kit or a mini spring kit by a spring manufactor..not ebay crap.

Which ever way you go you must recenter the front axle as it will shift 1/2-3/4" per every 2" of life. Anyone saying otherwise is just trying to get a quick sale or flunked Geometry.
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Old 07-30-2009, 08:02 PM
GreatResume GreatResume is offline
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Best, either a hanger kit or a mini spring kit by a spring manufactor..not ebay crap.

Which ever way you go you must recenter the front axle as it will shift 1/2-3/4" per every 2" of life. Anyone saying otherwise is just trying to get a quick sale or flunked Geometry.
How exactly do you "recenter" the axle I noticed after i installed my spring pack my steering is all over the place, I do need an alignment but i know there is something else wrong too. thanks!
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:12 PM
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i used rough country, but now i have to raise the back because my "leveling" kit jacked my front end up over my rear. lol
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:05 PM
TaylorRacing TaylorRacing is offline
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hands down icon dynamics(donahoe racing). i have the 2nich spring and 3inch hanger system together with drop pitman arm and new panhand bar and mount. did it in the street in front of my house.

Overview

This 3" system is designed to lift your Ford super Duty 3" in front to provide room for 305/70R16 tires. This system drops your stock springs 3", which allows for 3" of lift while maintaining the stock spring rate. This system comes with a 1" bump stop spacer (not pictured) to prevent spring fatigue during the suspension cycle.


Technical Specs

20% Increase in Wheel Travel
Less body-roll than stock truck
Isolates Stock springs for Factory Like Ride Quality
Clears 34" Tall Tires
No change in towing capacity
No drive shaft modifications needed
100%Bolt-on system - no drilling,cutting or welding necessary for install
Made in the USA

System Contains

3-3000 - 3" Front Hanger and Shackles w/ Bash Bar (01-04 FSD Only)
3-31 - 1" Bump Stop Spacers




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Old 08-02-2009, 11:02 PM
Kyle_KleinSS Kyle_KleinSS is offline
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i used rough country, but now i have to raise the back because my "leveling" kit jacked my front end up over my rear. lol
Now you have like my brothers 12v the california or as he calls it the " L.A. Squat"
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Old 08-02-2009, 11:08 PM
Slayer13 Slayer13 is offline
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i used a rough country 2" lift. it keeps the front equal to the rear so i would just not use the rear portion. it wasnt easy to install, but it rides BETTER than stock. coulnt believe it even as i was driving it.
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:55 AM
Johntom Johntom is offline
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Now you have like my brothers 12v the california or as he calls it the " L.A. Squat"
haha, Ive heard it called the "bulldog" or the "cali lean" too, if its set up right, I think it makes it look better than level
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