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Old 03-29-2011, 09:44 PM
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2" AS up front. stock tires
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2" AS up front and 3" rear block, stock tires
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Old 03-29-2011, 10:12 PM
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^^ That had to be taken the day you got new shoes, looks good.
Yup. That's the last time it's been halfway clean in almost 2 months, too.
 
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Old 03-30-2011, 08:34 AM
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thanks for the responses guys, I think the 2.5" is the way im going, now for my next question, which brand does everyone recommend getting, i was going to get the ready lift but everyone seems to have the autospring, does different brands raise the front more than other brands?? Which do you recommen me getting??
 
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Old 03-30-2011, 09:58 AM
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I got 2 1/2" of lift out of a 2" Autospring kit. From what I have read on here, they tend to give a bit more lift per size than other brands.
 
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Old 03-30-2011, 11:01 AM
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2.5" top gun customz leveling kit with 285/70/17s

 
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I have the 2.5 AS and an AAL in the back on 275/60/20's.



I've had the 2.5 on for a couple of years now and just had to change the front halfshaft due to the boot tearing apart. I don't know if that was caused by my increased front suspension angel or not but it does make me wonder.

If I had it to do over again I would go with the bilsteins or just a 2 inch spacer.
 
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Old 03-30-2011, 12:35 PM
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I have a 2.5 " Autospring spacer, they are cheap and good quality
Before


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Old 03-30-2011, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhawkin
2.5" AS kit here. As far as advantages / disadvantages, larger spacers can provide more clearance, yet the more you change the geometry the harder it is on your front end components. Between the two you will be fine either way, I say if in doubt go with 2".



What gears and Mileage are you getting?
 
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Old 03-30-2011, 01:29 PM
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Here is mine with AS 2.5" running FX2 18's..

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After I go myself a set of D Cepek 17's running Cepek Tires as well. No turning issues at all..

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Old 03-30-2011, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott011422
What gears and Mileage are you getting?
Have 373's with a LS diff. Around town I get around 13, if I keep foot off the pedal i can get almost 14. On highway I can get 16.
 
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Here are my Fords with 2.5-inch systems:

2007 King Ranch Crew 4x4


2008 XLT Crew 4x4


2009 F250 FX4 Crew PSD


...and just for fun, my 1972 Bronco with 2.5-inch suspension lift:


Since you're looking at leveling your F150, you can go a couple of routes like I did. For the King Ranch, I wanted to retain the upscale look but give it a slightly more purposeful stance so went with 20-inch wheels with stock offset. For the XLT, I was going for a more aggressive look so went with 18-inch wheels with -11mm offset and then added the flares. Both of these trucks had 2.5-inch leveling systems. If you go with 2-inch system, I would suspect that you might have to do a bit more trimming if you go with a negative offset wheel.
 

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so could I can run 20x9 rims with a 18mm offset with 295/65 or 295/70 tires on a 2.5" leveling kit right??
 
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Originally Posted by mch0146
so could I can run 20x9 rims with a 18mm offset with 295/65 or 295/70 tires on a 2.5" leveling kit right??
I would think you would have no problems with the 18mm offset and 295s. Have your tire shop dry fit them first to check.
 
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Old 03-31-2011, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by quackrstackr
I got 2 1/2" of lift out of a 2" Autospring kit. From what I have read on here, they tend to give a bit more lift per size than other brands.
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2.5 inch autospings

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