Leveling kit questions

mcdaniel1991 · Sep 9, 2013

I think I have just decided to go with aluminum blocks for now. I'm going to do 2.5" in the front and 1.5" in the rear. My question is do I need any thing else? Pitman drop, adjustable trac bar, cam alignment Shims (which ones) anything else? I'm trying to get a basic lift clear 35s.

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sootie · Sep 9, 2013

with spacers alone your axle will shift towards the drivers side of the truck and your steering wheel will be partly off centre. Also, the truck will react differently to bumps because the caster will be off-nevermind the wheel wont be centered in the fender and it makes the rubbing worse.

the axle centering can be fixed with a trac bar bracket designed for lift or an adjustable trac bar. the incorrect caster can be fixed with radius arm drop mounts. the steering wheel off centre can be fixed with an alignment or pull the pitman arm off the steering box and rotate it a few splines.

i have just been through this with my truck and started of with spacers alone and now have all the other parts i mentioned LOL
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as far as the rear goes-some people dont like stacking blocks but its just a matter of preference. it is important to make sure the driveline angle is correct. sometimes it is trial and error with or without shims to get rid of any shudders or vibrations.

c.jank · Sep 9, 2013

i have a 2.5" ready lift level kit and shock extenders ill sell ya pretty cheap

PM me if interested. I do not have ready blocks, only the front

mcdaniel1991 · Sep 9, 2013

i think im just going to go with this kit http://www.roughcountry.com/suspension/4wd-ford/superduty-3spacer.html it includes everything im searching for it seams

sootie · Sep 9, 2013

mcdaniel1991 said:
i think im just going to go with this kit http://www.roughcountry.com/suspension/4wd-ford/superduty-3spacer.html it includes everything im searching for it seams

good choice-thats exactly the kit i have :evil: