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I'M ON A NEW LEVEL!!...Supreme Suspensions 2.5 INCH Leveling Kit Install
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2019
- In this Video we install the Supreme Suspensions 2.5 inch Leveling Kit on my 2018 Ford F-150 XLT Sport. It is one of the higher rated leveling kits for the 2018+ F-150. It is billet Aluminium and comes with all the required hardware and very good instructions.
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Finally, torque specs!! video saved.
The rake is for those of us that use a truck as a truck to compensate when we have a load in the bed and/or towing. Example: When I have 20 sheets of drywall (1,100 lbs give or take) you ride level and can still maintain control, front suspension is not extended, front wheels still firmly on the ground and headlights pointing way up in the air.
Everyone knows why it’s raked from the factory.
Damn a lift would be nice to have, but doing this on the ground wasn’t so bad, took me and a friend 3.5 hours total
got some for my 05 f150 thinking of giving them to my dads 2021 f150 🤔
Just did mines yesterday my steering is a bit stiffer but it’s worth it because the truck looks better.
Not when you replacing your suspension system after 30k miles lol
Ran around with a 2" leveling kit for 45,000 miles. Not one problem.
I ended up getting a 6 inch lift kit.
So when you beat out the Strut Studs, Did you replace them with different Grade 8 nuts and bolt, or did you beat/pull them back in later?
Nice job ... looks great ! 👍
How does it ride ? I did the same thing to mine but it feels like a stiffer ride lime it’s gonna fall apart. I’m not sure if the upper arms are too stretched of an angle or it needs different shocks.
Mine didn't change much if anything it was a little stiffer but not uncomfortable. Ride quality has a lot to do with tires!!
4:22 you can just pry down
Why did you have to punch those bolts out on the strut?
Don't have to
it's easier to slide back in place when the bottom does not have those two long studs sticking down preventing you
Good video. Very straightforward.
The rake may help gas mileage but I’m pretty sure the real reason for the rake is so the truck sits level when it’s loaded. With a leveled truck, the truck is going to squat when it’s loaded. The front end is going to point up more.
I have a 2019 single cab and I’m not going to level mine or change tire size. But I can see why someone would want to.
Correct !
The rake has nothing to do with gas mileage. It’s so when your hooked up to a loaded down trailer the truck levels out
Get bags in the back then
why does everyone knock out the strut bolts?
Nice work!
I have 33x12.5R20 tires. The front of my truck measures 43 inches. How much would it be lifted?
Looks great, did you have to get alignment?
Yes you should always do an alignment after the suspension is messed with.
My 2wd 19 stx measures at 39.25 with 33s
Man I have the exact same truck and model year! Well mine is silver. But I wish I was mechanically inclined like you. I'm more of the house diy'er instead of automotive stuff. You make it look pretty straight forward. But I don't have any of the tools you show. Especially a vice of that size lol. I've been shopping around town for the best Level, Tires and Rims install. Looking forward to seeing what you put on next!
Best place around me charges 200$ labor.
Les Schawb will install for $300. Have a beer and enjoy your day while they install them 😁
Who cares
It really changed the angle of the upper ball joint , whats the life expectancy of that ball joint now ?
It's not bad enough to expect years less of life. I drove it like that for 3 and 1/2 years and I still know for a fact it hasn't been changed cuz I know the new owner of it so plenty of life.
Did you rotate the shock cap 180 degrees? Is it necessary? I've seen other videos that do it.
That's what I was wondering. I have seen some that as they tighten the lower shock bolts it just rotates the bracket instead of compressing the strut and rotating the cap. I may try it if it doesn't work then I can always compress it but I'd prefer not to if not necessary.
@@jjames9816 so what happened did u end up having to rotate it ?
Center hub to bottom fender is more accurate . But I get what your saying
So.... Most videos with this level... Including ready lift makes you either rotate the top hat or put the 2 bottoms studs in a vice to change the angle of the strut so its goes back into the control arm at the correct angle.... I noticed in this video, you just slapped on the new levelling kit (Which changes the stud locations on the top) and installed. No harm in that?
Nope no harm. Been going great!
F150 2016 I have 2.5 lift which one is better zide tires
285/70/18 ?
285/65/18?
is it a good measure?
The 285/70 will be a taller sidewall so it's up to the look you like and if you want to chance any rubbing!
Have you noticed any MPG difference with the leveling kit?
Maybe like 2 mpg less but I'm still getting over 20 in the city.
So, to prevent damage (to the IWE and the CV axle), don't you have to use a vacuum pump to disengage the IWE?
The truck they are working on is 2wd.
Do you think a 2.5 front level with a 2 inch rear block (1.5 is stock) would be close to level? My truck had a bit of squat with just the 2.5 front level. I installed a 3 inch block in the rear but It’s got 1-1.5 inches of rake now. I would think if I go with a 2 inch block it should be close?
Ya I have a 2in block I'm wanting to install too just haven't had the time! But you have the same theory and I so it should be a lot better.
@@LonestarGarage yea I just went and measured and I’m about 1 1/4 of rake on driver side and about 2 inches of rake on passenger side (gas tank is on drivers side and I’m not parked on completely level ground) I think if I take 1 inch away in the rear it should be pretty good or at least as far as anyone could tell with out measuring. Is the block you are installing 2 inches thick? So .5 more height over the stock block?
Yes if I remember correctly. I'll have to look and get back to you. I ordered it months ago
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Hey Great video! I have a 2015 f150 im about to put this kit on, but i cant find the torque values. where did you find yours?
If I remember correctly it was 90 ftlbs but they come in the instructions!
@@LonestarGarage On the 2015 Fx4 it seems the torque for the upper shock mounting nuts should be 52 ft.lbs. and from what i gather the same torque value should be used on the spacer/strut connection
I just ordered a 2.5 for my truck was doing this hard by yourself and how long should this take?
What's the max size you strap on those wheels?
I'm not sure the fuel website probably has that info.
2.5 or 2 inch which is really level on the f150
Depends on your trim package for my truck 2 inch would have been exactly level.
What size are your wheels and tires
They are 18s the exact specs are in the description.
Did you end up doing wheel alignment?
Yes I did
You getting uneven wear on the outside edge of the front tires?
Ever so slightly I just noticed it but the tires have 30k ish on them so it's not to drastic.
Yeahp mine did bad. Rotated them realigned and fixed
Do shocks ever bottom out after hitting large potholes?
Nope never has happened!
Drive around them
hello I have F150 2020 XLT I am trying to get a new wheels and tire and a leveling kit not sure how big of a rim and tires would fit on my truck thanks
I got the same truck and installing back and front 3". How big of tire I can put on a stick 17 wheels? What size exactly? How many inches extra I should expect just from a tire...maybe another 1-2 inches higher?
There's too many variables for me to give you an exact answer. but with a 3-in lift front and back you can probably easily get away with around a 35 inch tire. Like I said there's so many variables like your truck specifically is that a 4x4 or not the brand of tire the dimensions and brand of wheel etc...
Approximately how much time did it take to get it done?
Id say about 2 hrs or so thats with having access to a Lift if it was on jack stands it would be significantly longer.
@@LonestarGarage Thank you very much!
So now you are running high in the front? To get a perfect level should I go for a 2inch spacer instead of 2.5????
Ya 2in is perfect but I bought my tires before and I was worried they were going to rub so I went with the 2.5.
Hey man- if I install my level kit this exact same way- do you still need to get an alignment done? I know you do if you mess with the control arms, but doing it this way doesn’t seem to need an alignment, correct? Thanks!
Technically you shouldn't need and alignment. But I will be honest I should have gotten one just to be sure I did get some inner tire wear.
Awesome- appreciate it man! Going to be putting a 2” rough country on mine in the next few weeks.
How is your truck riding? Did you notice any difference in your drive, mpg, etc?
It's doing great. The ride got way better when I got off the stock tires. The mpg did go down a little bit it still gets over 20 in the city!
Ok good to know. What size did you go with? I’m riding on the stock rims which are 20x8.5. Thinking about putting a 285/60R20 on. Not sure what that comes out to be in inches but shooting for about a 33-33.5” tire on the stock rim
Look at my video description all the wheels and tires info it's in there.
Does your truck have rear blocks?
Not yet. I have a set but I haven't installed them yet.
Okay thanks. That explains why my truck isn't level. I bought it used and it has 2.25 blocks in the front. Not level at all but I guess the previous owner put a bigger block in the back. Sucks because you can't find anything by its true size. Only the change in lift it will make.
Ya I have 1in blocks to level it out or possibly give a little rake back but still clear the 35s
Does it damage any Alignment?
Nope everything is still performing as if should.
Any modifications to the suspension should get an alignment.
What size tire did this allow you to fit
A 35 but I'm running about a 34. A 265/75/18
Lonestar Speed thanks for the reply I’m having my 35s our on right now!!
Nice! Hope all goes well.
I put a 2" rough country lift adn still have 2" difference in my lariat f150 WTF ???
Did u do anything to the back?
No not as of yet. I may in the future.
I would just put a bigger block in the rear
Ya now that I've looked at it for a few months. I'm going to look in to a 1in block or something soon.
Wheres the k1500?
I Still have it i'm working on getting some content with it.
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Are you experiencing any warping in your dash? I just got a new 2019 xlt sport and just noticed after seeing a video about it
I'm in the market for one and have never heard of that. Is Ford fixing it?
No I am not. I haven't heard of this issue either..... Mine does Creek every once in a while but no warping. Keep me posted!
I just had my dash replaced because it was warped. 2019 XLT sport
Soooo a buddy of mine just noticed I do have a Warp on my passenger side dash.... How long did it take?
It took four months for my dashboard to arrive, and two days for the install.
4x2...🤪
Why?
Great job, remember to adjust your headlights.
I did off camera! Thanks!
I did the same thing in my 2020 F150 and my miles drop really bad I’m only getting 12 miles per gallon CIty drive
What size tires are you running? Also did you get your speedometer recalibrated? My truck says I'm getting 16-17 but it's actually getting 20 ish due to the truck not knowing the diameter of the tires.
@@LonestarGarage 275/65/20 nitto terra grappler g2 And how do you calibrate the computer anyways I’ve calculate the miles myself and it’s pretty much what it Shows in the truck
what was the difference in height after the leveling kit?
R u special
Need more on the Sierra!
I'll work on it! What else would you like to see?
How has it held up? I have a 1.5" now and plan on going to 2.5" but hear nightmares with the upper ball joint being extended to much.
Nick Trucker i did it on my last truck 2008f150 ....your right it over extends them and hits alittle.....but it worked, the truck had 150k with original suspension....I put the spacers on it ran it till 170k and I had to replace everything( struts, UCA, lower ball joint , inner outer tie rods and anti sway links) trust me 170k all original, it needed it probably as nothing to do with the spacers....cost me about 500$ it was cheap and the truck drove brand new after .would I do it again on my new 2019f150????no ....I bought a 2.5” suspension lift with the longer control arms ......I figured I’m not in 4wd ( for axel wear) a lot and I feel it will give me a longer life ....if you don’t go off road and your truck is older and your looking for a different look ....go for it homie
Everything is going well no issues.
you didn't need a camber kit
No I didn't need one. I just had it realigned.
I feel bad for the upper ball joint...it's not happy. This kind of lift kit is terrible on every other suspension component that is left stock...
It was just fine for 45k miles.
You can try to sell that all day but I ain't buying...45k is still under factory warranty limits...but they won't fix what's broken because it was modified... Let the next joker deal with it right?
Next time just take the lower control arm off and ther the upper on.. way easier
You need to learn some torque wrench basics !!!
When using a crows foot at 90 degrees you can torque to the same value.
I did torque to the same value.....
lmao coilover bro its called a strut
i LOLed
1- the measurements are all wrong you said before job: front 35 1/4 and rear 37 1/2 then after job done (+2 1/2) should be front 37 3/4 and you measured 37 1/2 so you are missing 1/4 on an inch. The rear was never measured again, when you lift the front, the rear bumper drops a little, also i think it is a good idea to take measurements from the bottom of the wheel (rim) because the tire in the front is supporting more weight and closer to the ground, you should show the truck profile side view after the fact, good video overall in the procedures.
That’s a lot of coin for only 2 wheel dang
Not really lol
@@LonestarGarage truck not the kit
Lol still not really I got it for almost 19k under the sticker.
Should have just lowered the back, don’t understand leveling the front end on a 2wd
That's definitely an option. But I was trying to fit a bigger tire and it looks better to me personally.
That damn music is annoying