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Old 04-29-2013, 09:43 AM
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Default What is the best way to level, not cheapest.

Yes, Im new to the forum...I just bought a 2013 FX4 and want to level the front with the rear. I was looking at the king offroad adjustable shocks
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...n=KST25001-215

Anyone have these please attach pics if you do...
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adjustable shocks with new UCA's are the best way to level your truck. Look at Camburg and RPG (raptor performance group) I was going to go with RPG's stuff but decided i want a 6" lift instead.
With RPG you have to call and custom order their UCA's....but they make the best ones on the market right now (personally)
Some links:
http://camburg.com/ford/09-12-f150/
http://www.rpgoffroad.com/

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Default Consider Bilstein 5100s....

This is my 2013 FX4.....Bilstein 5100s set on the third step up.

Truck has about 1/2" of rake....perfectly level when the dirt bike is in the bed.

34" LT275/65-20" tires fit with no rubbing.

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I have some kings in the bed of my truck now, waiting on the UCA's and rear blocks (temporary solution until Deaver mini pack comes in 4-6 weeks from now) to have it all put in.

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Originally Posted by kylesfx4
Yes, Im new to the forum...I just bought a 2013 FX4 and want to level the front with the rear. I was looking at the king offroad adjustable shocks
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...n=KST25001-215

Anyone have these please attach pics if you do...
Fox Coilovers, set at 2" of lift, UCA's from Camburg or RPG, remove the 4wd factory lift block from the rear and you're golden!

This is what I did and my truck sits perfectly level.

Good Luck!
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Default New UCAs?

Originally Posted by Squash1247
Fox Coilovers, set at 2" of lift, UCA's from Camburg or RPG, remove the 4wd factory lift block from the rear and you're golden!

This is what I did and my truck sits perfectly level.

Good Luck!
...and what's the reason for new UCAs? I figured with coilovers and only 2" of lift on the front, new UCAs wouldn't be necessary. Sorry if it's a dumb question, I'm just not a suspension expert.
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Originally Posted by idahoboi
...and what's the reason for new UCAs? I figured with coilovers and only 2" of lift on the front, new UCAs wouldn't be necessary. Sorry if it's a dumb question, I'm just not a suspension expert.
Not a dumb question at all! When you lift the front of the truck up it can put additional stress on the factory ball joints. The UCA's, at least those that I have from Camburg, use larger and more durable uni-***** which are proven to be less prone to wear and correct certain issues with the factory suspension and steering geometry.

Well worth the extra dough, but be cautious as Camburg arms actually move the spindle back in the wheel well slightly (again part of the corrected geometry), making 33's a tight fit depending on tire choice. You will likely need to modify the inner fender a bit (trimming and slight cutting of the rear wheel well) to avoid rubbing.
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Fox 2.5's all around, Camburg UCA's. Sits perfectly level.

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