[Ranger Dan]

Has anybody tried the Rough Country level kit for the F-150 eb yet? If so, what size of tire can you put on it with 18" rims?

 

[STdan]

I haven't read much on the Rough Country level kit, but with most other level kits (+2") you can run up to a 35" tires. How much is that kit going for?

 

[Ranger Dan]

Only $99

Ford Leveling Suspension Lift Kit

 

[STdan]

Not bad price at all. Let me know if you end up doing it. I'm still on the fence about what way to go.

 

[jake]

yeah, id be curious to see how that rides..... that seems awfully cheap, too good to be true?

 

[MATTWAYNE07]

I'd agree with STdan, you should be able to clear 35" tires without a problem. My concern with this kit is that your sandwiching a piece of hard rubber between two steel surfaces and I’d be concerned of wear/breakdown over time. For the same price (or even cheaper) you can get steel strut spacers you'll never have to worry about... Just my $.01

 

[TwinTurbo365-420]

Attempted to install the Rough Country 2.5" front leveling kit this weekend and after 6-hours into it, backed out and gave up. Just a variety of issues with the instructions and lack of instructions. It says a 29mm socket for the lower shock bolt, but is actually a 30mm. It makes it sound like you can just bolt on the top 2.5" spacer, and throw it back together... Well, not so easy. The lower A-arm will not drop far enough down to fit the strut/shock/spacer back in. After nearly pulling the axle-shaft out of the transmission, to get enough clearance, it wasn't even close.

So, I gave up, and put it all back together without the lift. Next step will be to get a spring compressor, and attempt it again.
If anyone else has put one of these 2.5" spacers on, please let me know what the trick is, to fitting it back in!
Thanks.

 

[Riotrob]

I as well tried the rough country leveling kit. I liked the product but after several hours of trying to get the spring back in with the spacer I had to return to stock. After talking to them the fx4 is almost impossible to do without a compression tool. You can't get the arm low enough. Ended up sending them back and going to Moab Offroad. Happy with the results just not as cheap.

 

[Kc311]

Look into the Hell Bent Steel leveling kit. 89.99 when I bought it. Never had an issue. You do have to flip the shock for install.

 

[MCR3.5TT]

Attempted to install the Rough Country 2.5" front leveling kit this weekend and after 6-hours into it, backed out and gave up. Just a variety of issues with the instructions and lack of instructions. It says a 29mm socket for the lower shock bolt, but is actually a 30mm. It makes it sound like you can just bolt on the top 2.5" spacer, and throw it back together... Well, not so easy. The lower A-arm will not drop far enough down to fit the strut/shock/spacer back in. After nearly pulling the axle-shaft out of the transmission, to get enough clearance, it wasn't even close.

So, I gave up, and put it all back together without the lift. Next step will be to get a spring compressor, and attempt it again.
If anyone else has put one of these 2.5" spacers on, please let me know what the trick is, to fitting it back in!
Thanks.

I as well tried the rough country leveling kit. I liked the product but after several hours of trying to get the spring back in with the spacer I had to return to stock. After talking to them the fx4 is almost impossible to do without a compression tool. You can't get the arm low enough. Ended up sending them back and going to Moab Offroad. Happy with the results just not as cheap.

Look into the Hell Bent Steel leveling kit. 89.99 when I bought it. Never had an issue. You do have to flip the shock for install.

Did anyone actually install?? Had the same fuckin issues!!! Did not install! not sure why on rough countrys website the install looks like a breeze. it was a night mare. any help would be great!

 

[curtis249]

Did anyone actually install?? Had the same fuckin issues!!! Did not install! not sure why on rough countrys website the install looks like a breeze. it was a night mare. any help would be great!

When I did mine I had to get a spring compressor for one side to even get the strut out then again to put it back but the other side feel right out and slid right back into place

 

[spyder982]

On my 04 we used a spring compressor we borrowed from autozone. Little scary but it worked out well.

 

[The Boost]

I installed the kit in my truck, in just over an hour, process was easy, me and two buddie had it apart in no time, also did the rear blocks and shocks, love the kit, ride quality is the same as stock, and it looks amazing, came out better than I thought!

 

[The Boost]

 

[MCR3.5TT]

I installed the kit in my truck, in just over an hour, process was easy, me and two buddie had it apart in no time, also did the rear blocks and shocks, love the kit, ride quality is the same as stock, and it looks amazing, came out better than I thought!

I love how not all trucks are created equal.... bull **** i tell u!

 

[Wvturbo2]

Just finished my 2011 fx4... used pry bar and got it in... not to bad

 

[winchested]

Here's what y'all gotta do. I learned the hardest but never gave up!!

Use a pry bar on the a arm and pull down while using a 4-5' 2x4 just under the shock and pry up! You need to compress the spring and shock by about 3/8"-1/2" in order to get it to pop in.

The older trucks 04-08 had cast a arms not stamped pockets so they just slipped in and out with ease.

 

[mustangmike6996]

I did a 2.5 on my 08 and had to use a prybar to get it in.

I have a 2013 and will be doing a 2 inch level sometimes soon, I just need to get my ass outside and stop messing around with other projects

 

[Red2013FX4]

I did a 2" Daystar on my 2013 FX4 and had to pry it into place. I almost gave up but I didn't want to spend $460 for someone else to do it.

 

[Raiderfan1890]

Random bump for boosted


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