Ford F150 - Why Leveling?

enggass · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:50 pm Post subject: Why Leveling?

What is the purpose of Leveling? Why do people do it? Is it for clearance reasons or mostly aesthetics?
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black06lariat · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject:

i personally am doing mine for aesthetics purposes. i think it looks much better when the truck is sitting level rather than sloping forward. i am also doing it for clearance issues as well. i want to put larger tires on my truck, and to do so, the front end needs more clearance, hence the leveling kit. that's my personal reasons..

f-150fever · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject:

that bugs me too... I think its all for looks you know bigger tires and things. It makes no sense to me b/c if you haul a load or are towing something your truck would be uneven. Almost similar to a wheelie haha
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spyder982 · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject:

not if you're hardly ever towing something

s.pfaff · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

or if you bag your rearend...

catmechanic07 · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject:

Why go to the cost of air bags? Just add springs

s.pfaff · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject:

would spring lift your rear with out a load

catmechanic07 · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject:

I've heard guys adding 1.5 add a leaf and a 2.5 level kit to keep from doing the wheelie thing while pulling a boat. Might pm hound_dog, I think he has that setup or msparks, someone can tell you for sure.

SteeleHorse · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:32 am Post subject:

DHFF · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:58 am Post subject:

I would much rather have bags than add a leafs, adjustability AND they wont sag later like the leaf will if you do tow anything.

metal83 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

You can always just do the 2.5" leveling kit, and then replace the 2" block in the back with a 3" block. Your ride will remain the same, its easier to install then an add a leaf, and cheaper than air bags.

DHFF · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject:

That would work too and thats probably what I am going to do to save a little. Although some bag systems arent that expensive.

metal83 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject:

I just think replacing the block is the best idea. A 3" block would be perfect if you worry about the rear sagging with a load, and without a load it would still look very good. Airbags just seem silly to me, so does and an AAL. But thats just my opinion of course.

SteeleHorse · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject:

catmechanic07 · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject:

At least I wrote " I HEARD" instead of writing a bunch of B.S. like you and most others do on here trying to make yourself look so f**king smart. Why is a 700 a sissy ride, It'll eat your ass up! What a dumb f**k!