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| What's the going rate for a leveling kit install? Posted by geauxcats10 Idk shite about suspension on a vehicle, so I'm looking for an OB'er to help me install a leveling kit on a 2011 ford f150. on 7/18 at 3:48 pmReply • Back to Top |
| Paid around $350 if I remember correctly for a 2" Daystar kit, install, and alignment at Light Line. 2011 F150 4x4 Reply • Back to Top |
| Not sure how the install is on a ford, but my buddy has one on his GMC and it looks super easy to DIY. I'd say look into install instructions online and try to do it yourself and save some money. It can't be THAT hard, but if money isn't a problem, than I guess a couple hundo bucks isn't too bad. Eta: you never told me how you know me  This post was edited on 7/18 at 3:58 pm Reply • Back to Top |
| I would not recommend the Daystar lift btw. It's not a true 2" and I am still not level. Yes I am mad about it. If I were to do it over, I still may, I would go with a BDS 2.5" or an Auto Spring 2.5" and a 1" block in the rear. It's not hard to do yourself, I've done them before. I just would rather have someone else do it and spend the money. Just my personal preference. Reply • Back to Top |
| My neighbor works for Cajun offroad and did my F150 for $125 Reply • Back to Top |
| I would definitely go 2.5". Why would you add to the rear? Defeats the point of the level right? Reply • Back to Top |
| Well, yes. However, I didn't necessarily want an exact leveling kit. I wanted to lift my truck on the cheap. I had 2" of sag from the factory and wanted to lift the front 2-2.5" and the rear 1". This woulda lifted the entire truck and not made my 305/55/20 tires looked stuffed. Now I have a 1" sag and nothing on the rear. It barely lifted my truck. I know, first world problems. Reply • Back to Top |
| I'm good buds and went to central with some guys you hang out with and everytime they mentioned your name I just put two and two together with TD. Their initials are JF, and JD Reply • Back to Top |
Gotcha. Good guys  Reply • Back to Top |
| Yeah me and JF went jugging in the spillway yesterday and he was still pissed about man wars Reply • Back to Top |
| Hahaha he should be. Reply • Back to Top |
| Just sent you a friend request on FB.. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: Care to explain? Reply • Back to Top |
| The Daystar lift is not a true 2". I am not sure if this is because it is made out of polyurethane or what but the end result is the same, not 2". The other brands listed give the full 2" (from many reviews) and cost about the same, with the BDS being a little bit more. Reply • Back to Top |
Posted by Coon on 7/18 at 4:29 pm to BourgsTheWord Do you have to get an alignment after installing a leveling kit?Reply • Back to Top |
| Yes Reply • Back to Top |
| You might want to check with Ford about your warranty. I believe it will make it null and void. Reply • Back to Top |
| You notice any wheel shake? Reply • Back to Top |
| None at all. It had zero effect on the ride or handling. So I guess I will give it that as a positive. Reply • Back to Top |
quote:If something breaks, it has to be a direct result of your modification. They don't just void an entire warranty because of 1 mod. It would be like saying your bearings went bad because you put in a new CD playa Reply • Back to Top • Refresh |
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