ReadyLift 2.5" Leveling Kit Install Ford f-250 Superduty

[@coloneljessup5949]

Probably the most thorough real-world install video I've come across. Nice work. I'm pretty sure the radius arms have torsion elastic bushings in there that need to be loosened and then torqued down once at new ride height so it doesn't damage them. If you don't, it just causes them to be under constant rotational torsion even at rest. It will cause premature failure that you will certainly hear / feel. Easy fix, you can loosen them with the truck on the ground and then re-torque them. That's how upper / lower control arms are for most SUV's / trucks with IFS.

[@kevovernon]

One of the best step by step channels I’ve come across. No BS talking about unnecessary crap…Thanks . The Coolant change was very helpful for me ! Keep up the good content. I just changed Out my body mounts with S&B and it was a 2 day ordeal! Lol

[@Southpaw_Precision]

Best video available on this topic. ReadyLift should make this required watching for any customers doing DIY. Great job and thanks for the tool / torque call outs. I’m doing my ‘22 F250 this weekend.

[@somerandomguy8564]

Great video! Good camera angles and great narration/explanation. Thank you!

[@fixitwise7194]

I've watched about five of these leveling kit installs. Yours is the best. Thanks!

[@blakelindsey4029]

Hey man I just wanted to say thank you so much. My kit I got came with no instructions and you explained everything so thoroughly and even told us what size the nuts and bolts were. Thank you!!!

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thank you I appreciate the positive feedback glad I was able to help.

[@calebrichard1614]

Very helpful. Knocked 2 birds with one stone, just bought a 2019 f-250 Xlt with ready lift and airbags. Was curious about how the stock parts looked like so I can see what all was done to my truck bc this is my first ford that I know nothing about. so I learned how they installed the ready lift and I learned that I have duel steering stabilizers bc of this video. Will be watching the airbag video next, thanks for the help! And great explaining everything. Liked and subscribed!

[@lindseyjarrell1096]

Excellent camera, lighting and editing work

[@BLEEDBLUE222]

This has to be the best leveling kit instalation video on KZbin... thanks brotha

[@6.4DieselDoctor]

For anyone installing a leveling kit, if you don’t install the track bar bracket with it you’ll end up with your axle shifted to the driverside and your wheel will stick out further than the passenger side. I see a bunch of people doing that at home and that’s the end result.

[@andrewreed2801]

I Really appreciate how you Explained Everything and Walked Through the Entire Processes, My Leveling Kit Did Not Come with Any Instructions, Thanks !

[@samrobinson9802]

Great video. Thanks again. Your video made my installation an absolute piece of cake. Thanks again!

[@tommytran2975]

Great video. Straight forward and to the point

[@Diesel67]

Getting ready to install this same kit on my 2016 myself. Looks like the most important step here is getting it high enough on jacks for the axle to be able to drop down. Really appreciate this straight to the point video, thanks!

[@villa7166]

Just did this on my 2015 F-350 srw last night. You will definitely need to jack it up really high to drop down the axle enough. I didn’t think those springs were that compressed 😂

[@Diesel67]

Update: I got it installed. If anyone is thinking about doing this, make sure you jack it up HIGH on stands so you can slide in the spring with the new spacer. If you have a 2016 or older you won’t need the brake line bracket extension, but you will need to flip the line 180 degrees and use the provided bracket that comes with the kit (chrome ones). You’ll need to loosen the nut on the line just a bit for it to flip. Other than that just follow the video.

[@villa7166]

@@Diesel67 i did not use the brake line bracket extension either. The chrome brackets look identical to the ones that are on my truck at the moment so I couldn’t figure out what they were for. How’s your truck ride? Mine rode pretty much the same as it did before. Took it in for alignment though and my caster was 1 out of spec. (0.0) on each side. Truck drives fine still but i ordered 2 degree caster shims to get my caster back into spec.

[@Diesel67]

If you look at the hole on the new chrome brackets, the flat side on it changes. That’s so the metal head on the brake line can fit after you flip it. My truck rides fine but drifts to one side even after alignment. I think I need a cam alignment kit.

[@knarfzilla]

Well done! Good explanations and descriptions.

[@danhenniger6577]

Great video that really shows what it's like to do the work at home with no hoist.

[@andrewreed2801]

You Literally Walked Me Through My Installation of My 2 1/2 Leveling Kit , Great Video No BS Everything Turned Out Fantastic. Thanks Alot !

[@Trufflebudder]

Bro i just wanna say this video is amazing. Thanks for this you even call out the sizes of all the nuts ❤

[@jifish20]

Appreciate the leveling kit video. One of the best out there. I just finished my install. Make sure you have the truck high enough to drop the axle enough to get the spacer installed. I needed to compress the springs. Lastly, I did not have any play to extend the brake lines with the supplied brackets.

[@dugedee93]

Very thorough. Thanks for posting. You just sold me a kit.

[@jedmassey]

Finally a detailed video, great job.

[@kevinaragon8011]

great, the video was very useful to me, mainly in the torque of each screw and in the place where they have to be adjusted!

[@DVB3701]

Thanks for a great step by step installation, it was very helpful

[@jasonlawrence8467]

Man what a great how to video. Awesome detail.

[@billyfish260]

Nice work man. Gonna do my buddys 2022 tomorrow. Thanks for the video

[@oscard.jesusolivas4441]

El video mejor explicado que he visto. Gracias por compartirlo

[@steviev841]

WOW, Awesome video! 👌 you are a good teacher. 👍

[@silentdeath9237]

The purpose of loosening the radius arm bushings would be just to loosen up the collar can be in a neutral position so the rubber is twisting

[@petecarlton3551]

I never used the brake line extensions on my 18 or 22 f350. Factory li e brackets are fine

[@JoseRamirez-gn3zv]

Thank you, I liked the video. Very good... and I did it step by step, but my steering wheel is bent, what can I do?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

You’ll want to take it to have the alignment done and they will fix it.

[@hemirod1]

Great video with really good camera angles brother!

[@LowState]

Looks great! Seemed like the hardest part was the brake line brackets 😂 Great video 👍

[@robertocareaga817]

Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing.

[@shanelawrence3972]

Great video... Actually answered a lot of questions I had about the level kits for these trucks...

[@billm9988]

Excellent Video and Excellent workmanship 😊

[@cobra7908]

Well done instructional video.

[@paulyancey68]

Coors for the finish 👍 .... Nice video...

[@peloto8308]

This guy is awesome

[@mgallegos1119]

Great video! Looking to install the same lift on my 2021 before the Fuel Mavericks!

[@rickl.2543]

Awesome video!

[@DJMEDIC671]

I know you’ve hear more than once but very informative work. Keep up the good work. 😂😂 I knew I forgot something. How does your friend like the ride. From some research ppl are hit and miss on the ride quality based on brands also? and did they need to get a realignment afterwards?

[@johnlopez2475]

this was a great , very informative video

[@tgrisko]

By far the best install video I have seen. Giving details on nut/bolt size throughout the video was awesome ( 30mm was the highlight). My 2012 F350 DRW will be betting this kit soon with the Carli Caster adjustments. My only question.... some have stated on other reviews that they had an offset axle to one side after install.... any issues to date that you can shed light on? Again.... GREAT JOB!

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks! No haven’t had any issues with an offset axle but did have to get new casters which sounds like you already got that figured out by ordering the Carli ones.

[@tgrisko]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE appreciate the response... you have the BEST video out there... details put you up at the top. I.may do the same thing and give you a shout out on mine

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@tgrisko sounds good man I appreciate the positive comments let me know if you run into any snags.

[@dar7771]

Good job. Nice video. Wonder if a guy could mount the bracket first then install the brake line. May have been easier.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks, yeah you could try that definitely worth a shot.

[@abdulrhmanbahaziq5477]

Thanks for the video, I learn a lot today. My F-250 pervious owner installed the spacers on top the coil springs. But I noticed that there no adding spacers or brackets under stabilizer bar or under the shocks. Do you think this is affecting anything?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Not every kit comes with shock extensions or sway bar extensions as long as it drives fine and your not get any uneven tire wear you should be fine.

[@juanmauricio8705]

What caster shims would you recommend? Great video?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

The best ones out there right now are probably these Carli ones but they are pricey but we’ll worth it. www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-carli-suspension-caster-correction-shim-kit-05-19-ford-f-250350-powerstroke

[@BrigT262]

Great video! I'm planning on only lifting mine 1.5 inches and wanted to know if i would even need the track bar drop , shock extensions etc for that small of a lift

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

At 1.5 inches you don’t need to worry about the track bar or shock extensions you should be fine.

[@patrickdaley2894]

Very clear work done ✔️ Sir thk You

[@TundraTalk76]

Awesome!!

[@VHTim]

Great info. Want to see the airbags too, looking for the vid.

[@2BitRustler]

Nice job! It's been a couple of years.... How has it held up?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

This is my buddy’s truck and he still has it no issues at all with the leveling kit.

[@patrickdaley2894]

Very good job sir

[@arbazz2906]

Very informative video and good job 👍🏻 I have 2005 f250 fx4 do I need to do Something for rear suspension or just leveled up front? Planning to put same size kit and 22”/12.5/33” tire . Will they fit in with this kit?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks for the positive feedback! On a 2005 I'm not quite sure you will just have to see what it looks like after as far as the rearend. You may have to put like a 1" block or something just depends what it looks like after. On this truck it sat up just a hair more on the front then it did the rear but he had me install rear airbags which he was able to fill to make it the way he wanted it to look.. As far as tire size you will have no problems clearing 33" tires.

[@williamedwards6496]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE You said even with the rear three in blocks this sat nose high? So you think with the 2020 one needs to go up to 4 inch block?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@williamedwards6496 check out the ready lift 69-2740 kit because it includes 2.5" lift for the front and new 2" blocks for the rear.

[@williamedwards6496]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE Yes sir that is the kit I got, after buying the 1.5 level kit. That kit does not fit the 20+ trucks, sits up on the perch ramp. Leaving a gap under it. I just want to run 35's so I hope its not too tall. My daily and drive 44 miles one way to work so I need some fuel economy on the 7.3L.

[@El_Rico_Panini]

After reading all the forms online would you recommend a 2 degree caster shim?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Yes because after I put this kit on and the customer took it to the alignment shop they ended up putting the upgraded casters on.

[@peterkoska6876]

Just curious did your buddies truck have a snow plow prep package or standard 4x4 to get that 41" front wheel well measurement? My '17 had the prep package & if I remember correctly it was a good 2" taller up front than a standard 4x4.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No snow plow prep package it is the basic stx model.

[@peterkoska6876]

Thanks. I ran 35x12.50R17's on Black Rhino Warlords with -12 offset all day long stock suspension, with the snow plow prep package, no trimming, no rub, no scrub, with some Husky mud flaps whose mounting area stuck into the wheel well up to 3/4". Now I have a '23 I'll be taking possession of on Wednesday & based on that I'm all but certain I can get 37x13.50R17 on the dark tint version of the Black Rhino's same offset, but hearing so many other posts, Google searches, etc I'm almost questioning that, yet have had two places through whom one can order wheel & tire packages guarantee that fitment as well, though that was me saying the snow plow prep package was the equivalent to a 2" leveling kit. The '17 died in a black ice incident late December, so I don't have it to confirm what I'm 99.9% certain off.

[@clayton9136]

Thanks brother.

[@fernandovela2942]

Nice video

[@ricmelyair]

Can you do good alignment with this 2.5 level kit? Do i need buy new shims!!

[@adnansendic8501]

Great video!

[@mattcaesar5781]

Great video. Love the beer, thats a much needed tool. You think i could do one side at a time since I only have one jack?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I think its possible with one jack just go slow and be careful.

[@ernestodiosdado6204]

Nice video buddy

[@jedmassey]

So what happens after you install the steering wheel turns 90 degrees and axle shifts to the right?

[@72dyme]

Did you need a wheel alignment after, just installed mine thanks to your amazing video, but now my steering wheel is way off.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Yes you will need to get a front end alignment afterwards.

[@72dyme]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE just set up an appt to get it aligned. Your video was a great help

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@72dyme thanks for the positive feedback and support I really do appreciate it. You could also fix the steering wheel yourself by adjusting the drag link but they will do that when you take it to get aligned.

[@jw2973]

Great video. Appreciate the awareness and care taken beyond a set of instructions (the call out on the additional 4x4 vacuum lines and diff breather when lowering the diff).

[@bretthl1]

I don't think you need the brake line extender brackets.

[@gsroofingga6732]

Alignment required after installing this leveling kit?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Yes you will need to get an alignment afterwards.

[@GearJamminHank]

31:18 Cross-threading is nature's loc-tight...come on. 😂

[@joecorrie1]

Wonder if the caster and camber where ok without lower the rear of the radius arms.

[@dallon507]

The kit comes with a caster/camber adjustment. Any thoughts on why there aren’t any instructions on how to install? They don’t even mention the shims in the parts provided list..

[@makcc11]

Is the kit that comes with new springs better? I'm just asking before I purchase

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No new springs just the spacers.

[@makcc11]

I was asking about the kit that comes with springs better.. They have a kit with spacers and they have a kit with new springs. Maybe you didn't understand my question.

[@tgrisko]

@@makcc11 The new springs will give a stiffer ride vs factory springs

[@makcc11]

@@tgrisko yea but putting a spacer in springs is going to make them ride stiffer also...

[@tgrisko]

@@makcc11 A spacer is just that.. you are not compressing it more or changing the spring rate...just making the contact points farther apart... just like an ol style lift block on rear leafs springs... does change the spring at all... just the height...

[@ricks5876]

I'm assuming this would be the same for a 2022?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Yeah

[@agustinherrera5600]

So the shocks are what hold up the differential?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No your shocks absorb the bumps from the road. Your coil springs pretty much hold the axle up.

[@ericg4x4]

Yes, when the truck it jacked up or the front wheels come off of the ground, the shocks limit suspension/axle drop!

[@deanmechanical]

Thanks for making this vid. Coors? Haha

[@Antimatterblue82]

I installed this same set up on my 2022 does anyone at full turn left and right have a pop sound on turns? If so any solutions ?

[@jamestipton7736]

is a track bar relocation bracket required?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

It will help out a lot but readylift does sell the same kit without a trac bar relocation bracket so no it’s not required.

[@jamestipton7736]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE if i wasnt to get one will it cause issues or anything?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@jamestipton7736 trac bar helps to keep your axle centered while going down the road. You may have alignment issues I wouldn’t recommend it. An adjustable trac bar is your best option but they can be pricy.

[@jamestipton7736]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE Okay thank you for telling me! I believe i have an adjustable one already i know its moog brand

[@darweez]

About how long did this take you?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

If I wasn’t recording it probably a couple hours.

[@darweez]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE awesome thanks for the reply and thanks for the video! Brb. Going to try it really quick. Also, I just bought a new ready lift kit and it comes with the caster shims now.

[@johnstuardo4895]

After my 2.5 Readylift on my 2022 f250 my front axle is off 3/4 inch to the right, front right tire is outside to the front fender 3/4 more than the left side. Is there someone who experienced the same problem?

[@dallon507]

Did the install the track bar relocation bracket?

[@DCR_803]

Probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to fit the track bar back into the new drop down brackets prior to torquing the mounting bolts @ 129ft lb. Thoughts?

[@codyhenry3926]

Y'all want to know a Ford hack.. Save your money don't buy a stupid ass leveling kit.. Go to your local salvage yard And get you some front coil springs off a f-450/550 there longer and stronger and go right in your F-250/350.. Then in the back get yourself some some 3 inch cast iron blocks out of a two-wheel drive pickup and stack them on top of the ones you have.. 😉

[@ricks5876]

Was quoted $700 for someone to do that 😬

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

If you can do it yourself definitely worth it just follow my video. If you run into problems just let me know.

[@YoungOzzy432]

Yeah, and that will be 500+ dollars to do the alignment because they have to put new fucking camber adjusters in 😂 fuck that 😂plus now you need a dual steering stabilizer

[@beauxcyphus2843]

Trash. Readylift leveling kit is junk. My 2023 F250 drives like shit.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

I know there’s better leveling kits out there but the guy I did this for has no complaints or issues so far with it.

[@bigrainbow25]

Great video...Just ordered this kit for my 2024...did you need to have your steering wheel adjusted (45 degrees) like some of the reviews have had done? Thanks Jim

[@jg9249]

When can I drop mine off ?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Lol 😂 where you located?

[@jg9249]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE AZ

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@jg9249 not to far from you I’m up in CO

[@blakeh212]

Awesome video!

[@thefartdart]

Nice video