Leveling a 2004 F150 FX4

[wpcattleco]

I'm debating on having a shop do this for me or doing it myself. The shop is going to charge close to $300 and then suggests I put an extra spring in the back because the front will sit a little high. The total for all is $600. Has anyone ever done one of these themselves that can give a little input to help make my decision?


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[one eye]

i have a 04 f150 4x4 and i whent with belstien shocks that have a zero to 2inch lift built into them and the back shocks have zero to 1 inch lift.My truck sets about 2 inches higher now and is level front to back and has a better ride than factory also a can fit 285/65/18 bfgoodrich ta tires on it now without them rubbing. Cost about 800.00 for shocks installed with front end alinment

[kcmarullo]

I did my 2004 f350 was a pain they said it would take 2 hrs took me 5 hrs cause I didn't have all the metric tool's i needed

[DaveC]

I did my 2004 fx4 solo except for the last bolt when a friend stopped by and lent a hand.
Having the right tools will help, having 4 hands instead of
Two would be a plus as well.

I'd stick with the 2", cause the 2.5" might look nose up. I know my 2" did even though it measured slightly canter towards the front.

You'll have to get it aligned when you're done.

[jooger17]

Texas Truck Worx in Conroe! Talk to Steve. Mine was around $700 but well worth every penny! It rides just as good as it did stock! Don't short yourself, these guys are the best!

[jooger17]

This was 4" and it covers the alignment

[firewoody]

I did it on my 07 f150. Took about an hour and a half. I did the 2''. Three things you should know.
1 You will need to get it aligned afterwards
2 The lower strut has to be tightened to 250ft. lbs.
3 If its leveled and you hook up to a trailer it'll look like the trailer is way heavier than it really is. Just kind of bugs me. I was thinking air shocks or helper spring just to keep it from squating so much.


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[wpcattleco]

Thanks for the input guys. Looks like I'll let the pro's do it.


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[mooch]

did it on my '04 and took it to a professional. makes a big difference in looks! will be doing it on my '06 here pretty soon

[SpringCreek]

Its not that hard to do. Go with the 2" the 2.5" puts your CV angles at a bad position. And if you want the look and the ability to pull something put an add a leaf in and you will be good. Not hard to do, helps big time if you have air tools but with a jack and a friend you should get it done. Best of luck. And "autospring" is the best company to go with.

Brandon