Rough County Leveling Kit Install Ford F150

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[@kevinrast231]

By the time I heard, "Next we're going to remove..." for the 137th time, I was on the phone with my local tires & brakes shop. But excellent video. Thanks.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Lol, it’s not that bad

[@kevinrast231]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS I would lose half of everything I removed and would have to call a tow truck to drop my truck off a cliff or set it on fire. Or both.

[@flyingdutchmanwa]

Thanks, great video! You've convinced me I'd rather pay the shop mechanic 2 hours of labor time than to do this myself on a whole Saturday! LOL (my Saturday is worth more to me than 2 hours of labor of the pro mechanic)

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching, If I didn't have all the tools and a lift, I would do the same.

[@edstarrs2195]

Yep, I made that decision at 0:52

[@Marco-fi6gv]

@@edstarrs2195 lmao, 👍

[@Pancho_86]

Supposed to do this tomorrow after work to my 19'. Starting to rethink it

[@kuntryboynoona1107]

I just put mine on Saturday lol it was a bitch but I feel like a kid on Christmas 😂

[@papo1515]

Man look, I've done front strut replacements before and don't even recall having to remove half the shit you guys did, but it was insightful. Thanks.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

It’s a little easier this was especially because the new strut assembly is longer than when it came out. Thanks for watching!

[@papo1515]

gotcha......thanks@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS

[@murphygaven1]

Removing the studs for easier reassembly was a great tip!!

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

It took us a few installs to figure that out but it definitely makes a big difference! Thanks for watching.

[@AndrewDoesLife]

Thank you for how much detail you go into on this video! Very helpful :)

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!!

[@st6795]

On my other F-150 I , installed a bilstein front strut / leveling kit. Rides better then stock.

[@anthonyb4090]

Just curious, what is your definition of “rides better”? For street or off-road? I don’t want a stiffer ride on the street. Thanks.

[@Wadendawater19028]

Yup that’s what I put on my 2018 f150 too a few years ago by a former ford mechanic. He told me that was better than “pucks”

[@TUBEamp121fred]

You made a good deal on price, and have "very" good results...Bravo

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching!

[@FORDMAT77]

As always explained very well, thanks Bryan..

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Krunch2020]

I can’t wait to see this towing the family travel trailer, tail dragging down the highway. 😂🤣

[@Chalen216]

Great video! I’ve seen a few different ways now and that guy put that leveled strut in prettyyyyyy easy lol. I’ve seen people put the lower strut in a vise and turn it instead of hammering them out.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching!

[@toddlane4086]

Thank you for the video. Just answered all my questions.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Glad I could help Todd, thanks for watching!

[@TrayJayRecords]

thank you thank you thank you for saying the size of the nuts that’s the only reason why I watch these and most videos omit that

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Sure thing, I try to do that in all my how to videos.

[@whitelightnings1978]

A pry bar lifting the lower control arm is very easy with 2 guys. Also make sure you turn the lower shocks bolts and bushing the correct direction so that they line up easier.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Good tips, thanks for watching.

[@d-arts7139]

my mechanic friend said the angled bolts at the bottom of the struts dont pivot. he had to compress the springs and rotate the top cap. i just cant believe that bolt bracket wouldnt pivot/rotate

[@neiljackson8313]

doing this chore this weekend. great video and very detailed. my truck is a 2018 and looking at the front end I don't see a lot of rust so maybe all bolts will remove easy??

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Sounds like it should be smooth sailing. Good luck!

[@nickgiard8553]

My 14 has the same struts. It's the last year of that body style but has this style strut with the two bolts at the bottom of the strut and the larger upper control arms like the 2015.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Interesting, I had a '14 FX4 but never really paid attention.

[@nickgiard8553]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS yeah I have done a 2.5 and 2 inch level. Got er figured right out. Now thinking 1.5. I'm never satisfied! I will say your vid is probably one of the best on KZbin. I have done this job several times and virtually do it the same as you but next time I will try your Sway bar trick. The other way is a pain.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

@@nickgiard8553 LOL thanks for watching Nick!

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

@@nickgiard8553 LOL thanks for watching Nick!

[@Upracefan]

Loosen the upper control arm bolts, makes reassembling easier and it should be tightened at the new ride height, as well as the lower control arm bolts.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Good tips, thanks for watching!

[@Keith_ballsack]

Crazy how many people in the comments are complaining about how a procedure is done for the truck. Truck looks great

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Yah, we found this to be the easiest way to do it. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesleasure8836]

I gotta swing up to your shop and get this done to my 2020.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Sounds good!

[@lmovalles]

You should have put a before and after shot. Great video

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

You're probably right, thanks for watching!

[@frankiefromgtown8744]

I know all of the videos for installing a leveling kit identify the same general process, but, could this not be done by only disconnecting the sway bar link and dropping the lower control arm instead? I’m not a mechanic, but removing all those components seems like a lot of work and opportunity to mess up more components.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Other people have mentioned doing it that way but I have never tried it. Sometimes there is a lot of side to side pressure on the control arm bushings, making it harder to reinstall with the lower ball joint still attached.

[@arizonacolour8793]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS as he said, just drop the sway bar and LCA, use spring compressors and the coilover is out ... No need to remove anything else, especially a brake rotor.

[@darricklee2532]

2inch leveling kit will shorten the lifespan of ball joints and cv axle? If it is bad for them , how bad will it be?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I haven’t seen any major issues. So, I would say not too bad.

[@darricklee2532]

​@@PIPSBURGHVIEWSthanks

[@shalein6688]

Great video Bryan..pippp...pipppss...ppiiipsssburg views..like Mike(autovlog) says😆

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

LOL, thanks!

[@henrymorales549]

great job Bryan!

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching Henry!

[@al52269]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching!

[@DWBubinga]

Very detailed video!!! Excellent

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching, John!

[@liltim7753]

I’ve been trying to find a 2ich leveling kit for a 2000 ford f150

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I believe moto fab makes some.

[@darrenflynn1056]

Excellent job nicely done thanks 👍👍👍

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching!

[@309gti8]

Looks great! But I’m curious does this cause the ball joints to wear out sooner?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks! It does put a little more strain on the ball joints and tie rods but I haven't seen them go bad substantially quicker after the modification.

[@GoJoeProductions]

Do you think someone with no mechanic experience could do this? Im wanting to try it myself s o I can save money but I am nervous.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

If you can get a friend to help, you should be OK.

[@derekhaerr6495]

Great video. I have a 2014 and had a 3inch front 2inch rear put on. When I have it full lock when turning left it makes this hideous sound like something is creaking or rattling paint cans or something is wrong or old maybe but I’m not sure as to what it could be since it is a 3 inch I did kinda max it out I think. Turning right doesn’t really make a sound it’s just when I turn real hard to the left. Thanks for any input.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching! Try lubing the steering stops on the lower control arms with thick grease and see if it goes away

[@mikebishop4346]

Yeah that was fairly easy nice job 👍🏻 Brian it’s been awhile since you put one out but ok thanks

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching!

[@KevinPerez-fd9xq]

Was a vacuum pump used for the 4WD mechanism In front or is that not needed ? I’m looking to perform this task this upcoming weekend. I Enjoyed the video.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

No pump needed, thanks for watching!

[@Cmikul25g]

Couldn't you have just undid the pivot bolts at the lover control arm and let the assembly swing down. and pull the shock. I'm pretty sure that would prevent undoing all the upper and disc. Less disassembly

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

It can be a pain to get the lower ball joints out.

[@gregsmith9772]

Don't need to.

[@Av8r6o4]

this would take me a whole weekend using my basic tools and floor jack

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

A lift and the right tools make a huge difference.

[@ryanrussell3893]

Cant u just take out the lower strut bolt and then the two lower control arm bolts to drop the strut and thats it? Ive seen people do it that way and it takes like 15 min per side

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I have never tried that but I am sure it works.

[@crazybob1954mo]

Ryan Russell , YES, You can... These clowns did A Lot of unnecessary Removal and Replace.... LOL

[@boknows3915]

Does anybody have a link or vid showing it that way? If it saves time I'll do that!

[@cumbiedog]

@@crazybob1954mo yeah, kind of looks like a video specifically designed to scare the average home wrencher from attempting to do this instead of paying to have it done....

[@justinjackson9342]

Looked this up to see if I could do it. I could but I’m not gonna lol. Gonna get someone to do it.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Its not super hard but its not super easy.

[@whitelightnings1978]

The 2014 f-150 is the older body style but has the 15 and up front end. I put a 2.5" level on my 14.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I had a '14 FX4 eco boost with the luxury package, I really liked the truck.

[@whitelightnings1978]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS I have the same truck with the 5.0.

[@user-eg4cy4lo2m]

Great video

[@nick-trish]

Go ahead remove the cab and engine! Those are the only things you haven't unnecessarily removed! Lol

[@devlinsemmler8236]

There he is, there’s always one guy in the comments that thinks he knows better than everyone else.

[@andrewhurley2379]

@@devlinsemmler8236well he’s correct!

[@gregsmith9772]

But you didn't remove the steering wheel or the front and rear seats...

[@66Coronet]

@@devlinsemmler8236in this case he’s the one guy that’s absolutely correct. Move on from this video unless you like wasting your time. These guys obviously aren’t being paid flat rate

[@TheJoMo360]

Haha that’s great that’s what I did after I striped the end of the sway link

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Yah, those nuts can be a pain.

[@scottalmeida]

Love your channel. Would love to see you level a GMC Sierra because I have one.

[@lmovalles]

He is a Ford technician!

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks Sam, I will see what I can do!

[@scottalmeida]

Luis Ovalles yes I know he’s a Ford mechanic, but he’s also a mechanical genius. He does it all as I followed him way back to his bicycle building videos. But thanks. :)

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

@@scottalmeida, "mechanical genius" I like the sound of that, thanks for your continued support!

[@catfish500mark9]

I had this done to my 14 f150 and now the upper A arm rubs the coil spring on the passenger side when making a tight left hand turn causing it to make a loud screeching sound.I can see where it has been rubbing against the coil spring but I cant see any adjustment to mive the strut.Any suggestions??

[@LivinWith3M]

New subscriber here. Awesome video man.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks, it’s great to have you!!

[@Kusv583]

Great video! What year is this f150? I have a 2011. Same process?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching, this one is a ‘17. The ‘11 is a little easier because it doesn’t have the studs at the bottom of the shock, just one bolt.

[@Kusv583]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS Thanks for replying 😊

[@jeffcohoon5488]

Thanks for this video. my local dealer wants to ream me 6-7 hours labour for this job. WTF.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Holy cow, that’s insane! Should take no more than 3 and that’s including the alignment.

[@ThomasFrey-d8d]

My local FS shop wanted around $900 to install and align. Pfft...

[@markbaker6760]

Good video, but I found it way easier to remove the lower control arm.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching!

[@DSPAINTWORKZ]

0:30 haha above the shark 🦈

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

LOL, I surprised no one else called that out

[@DSPAINTWORKZ]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS lol

[@AndrewDugan-p2o]

What about taking lower control arm off skipping this process. align afterwards

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I have never tried it that way but I think it would be a struggle to get them back in.

[@stevowright4702]

$600 bill for $100 spacer.... if that!!! I get the "extra pre-caution" but there's no sense in removing 50% of what you removed for a strut spacer. But it is detailed!

[@mannysalazar1124]

Lots of people go with the 2” lift lots go with the 2.5” my question is that .5” really gonna put that much more of a bind/stress on the stock suspension components.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

2" puts a decent amount of stress on them and changes the angle of the tie rods. I can't imagine 2.5" being too much worse.

[@CS-vr3zx]

No need to turn the strut hat 180 degrees with this kit ?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

No, the strut can go back in either way.

[@dmncnito]

Am I the only one that thought you don't have to remove the whole shock absorver? was clear to me to put the kit once the top was out. I say...

[@AndrewDugan-p2o]

Was told this will cancel your warranty. And it may wear out ball joints

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

It could effect the warranty on steering and suspension components only if the dealership chooses to go that way. It does put more stress on those items.

[@mikimiki195]

Could you just have remove upper arm control and call it a day with out removing everything on the bottom

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

no, that wouldn’t help.

[@M.Huling]

Good video

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for watching!

[@M.Huling]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS well I’m glad that I watched your video because I had the tire shop install that for me because I also bought new wheels and tires put on my 2018 F-150. I’m sure that I could have done the lift kit myself, there’s actually a lot of stuff to do and plus they did a front end alignment after the install. So by watching your video I now know that I made the right decision to just have the mechanic do it for me. I’m starting to get to that age where I just don’t feel like farting around with stuff like that anymore. You know what I mean? Life is to short and I have found that it’s better to just have a professional do it. Thanks for showing me all the stuff that was involved in putting a leveling in. Happy Holidays

[@luv2wire]

Great vid. What exhaust system is in that truck. Sounds good!

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

AFE turbo back.

[@natejohnson903]

I’ve seen quite a few people use a special tool on the 4wd models putting vacuum pressure when taking the spindle out to not damage the 4wd. Is that necessary? Or should it not be worried about? Thanks

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I have had these apart 100s of times and never had an issue.

[@woodlandace]

Pretty sure the shop installed my leveling kit wrong, the bolts go down into the spacer from the top?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

That seems impossible, must be a different brand than I used.

[@audisportcarrasco]

Didn’t show how to rotate 180 Guys gotta show everything…..

[@michaeldeblaw9247]

What’s up Brian been watching you on autovlogs channel i want to level my 2021 F150 but it’s the rear I want leveled what do you suggest

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks for the support! So, you want to lower the rear of the truck to match the front?

[@michaeldeblaw9247]

Yes sir I don’t like how ford jack the rear up I like the 20inch factory wheels to sit down a bit

[@scottbarteck576]

I have seen some vidoes where they pull a vacuum on the 4 wheel drive when the pull the hub off . Is that necessary on a 2017 F150?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

It couldn't hurt but not necessary.

[@brendonmoore4494]

Is the air gun necessary? Or just a convenience tool? & I have an 09 4x4, will I need a vacuum pump for the actuators?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Air gun saves a lot of time. You should not need a vacuum pump. Thanks for watching.

[@texasstyle09]

Crazy question I recently had a shop install a 2” leveling kit but how do I know if the space was a true 2”? Rear of truck is measuring 40” and now the front is measuring 38.5” is that good?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

It's hard to say, did you supply the kit or did they? The rear of this truck was still slightly higher than the front on this truck when we were done as well.

[@_Moto215]

Any issues with that UCA contacting the coil? They look awfully close in this video after installation.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

No, when the suspension is compressed, they move away.

[@ericmelo9731]

Does your truck sit perfectly level with a 2 inch lift or is there still some factory rake

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

It's still about a half inch higher in the rear

[@Chalen216]

Need a 2.5” for perfect level

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

@@Chalen216 probably would have went that route but we got this kit for free off a used truck.

[@americantrucknation4891]

Bryan did you get a truck yet?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Not yet.

[@jermainephillips5179]

I think your the only onevthat took off caliper and axles.lot of Xtra work looks like?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

It’s not too much extra work and makes the job a lot easier

[@ediagautomotivetools4478]

Nice video,Do you like to do car tools review ?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Thanks, I would like to but I haven't yet, I've just showed the tools in my box. Are you offering?

[@TheLeewenger90]

Just had a nearby shop install a leveling kit today. When I got home with it, there was what appears to be wheel bearing grease all over the inside of the driver's side wheel. Did they damage the rubber seal with the axel when putting it back together?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Hard to say without seeing it but it sounds like they damaged the CV boot. Be careful driving it back to the repair shop, because the grease may be getting on your brakes.

[@TheLeewenger90]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS thanks I appreciate it 👍

[@silverback7659]

Do these leveling kits cause premature wear to any components?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I think they do but we haven't seen many issues or denied a warranty claim because of it.

[@matthewh2779]

Hey I have a 2020 xl 4wd I am putting these on this weekend. The instructions say to use a vacuum to release the 4wd actuator. Do I need to do this, I have seen it done in other videos but didn't see it done in this video as well as a couple others. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I have never done that and I haven't had any issues. Thanks for watching.

[@matthewh2779]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS thanks, I did it today everything went great your video is awesome! However, I snapped one of the lower strut bolts on my 2020 rushing cause garage was closing. Can I press it out and replace the bolt?

[@matthewh2779]

Nevermind, I forgot you did that in the video lol.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

@@matthewh2779 good job, glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

[@joeyzuvich7793]

Can you just the the factory nuts on the top of the strunt?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I don't think they fit due to the collar.

[@pully-1140]

What size tires can you fit with a 2.5 level kit

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

35x12.50x20 I believe

[@jw8578]

Sir pip, why all the composite pans, valve covers, etc. on the new ford engines? Do you see a lot of problems w this? Last, what are your thoughts on the oil consumption on the 5.0? Im looking for a new truck.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

They are lighter and I am sure they are cheaper to make. We did see some issues with the first round of 2.7L oil pans but I think they were molded wrong. Since then, no issues. We rarely see oil consumption issues, some of that was because they changed the oil capacity on the engine and people weren't putting enough oil back in. Thanks for watching!

[@jw8578]

Thanks for the info...

[@yangbowen5397]

should i change the upper control arms?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

You don’t need to for a leveling kit.

[@joeyzuvich7793]

Did he have any problems with his cv angles? Or any problems in general?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

It's been a year and no problems at all.

[@joeyzuvich7793]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS does it require you to rotate the top or bottom of strut

[@ramolifee]

Does adding a leveling kit void the factory warranty? Do you need to readjust the headlights or anything?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I can technically void some suspension and steering components warranties but I have never seen a dealership follow though with it. On the few that I have done, I never got any complaints about mis aligned headlights.

[@ramolifee]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS thanks! How about smart driving features like active cruise control and lane keep assist? All work fine after this?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

@@ramolifee Should not affect those at all.

[@ericj827]

I just tried to install this on mine, when I got the strut back up in and started to tighten it the bolts began spinning , wouldn’t tighten and to get the strut back off I had to cut the bolts , any recommendations what we did wrong or how to do this correctly ?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I haven’t seen that happen before. Did you use the correct nuts or is it possible that you cross threaded them?

[@ericj827]

We used the bolts given, when we had them up through the leveling kit they seems sturdy, we attached the kit to the strut , then but the strut back in and when we tighten the bolts going there the kit it started to just keep turning . Questioning to even try again since they sent replacement bolts

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

@@ericj827 I wish I knew what to tell you but it's hard to say without being there. Did you ask the manufacture?

[@josephbleich2177]

the bolts weren't tight enough so when you tried tightening the nut, it wiggle it lose and free spun i think

[@TheSlugger76]

You don’t have to worry about up control arm changing out

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Not just for a leveling kit.

[@RonnieYoung-zx8wu]

He had all the parts loose already before you did the video

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Just the sway bar mounts.

[@jarodalexander3127]

what size tire does it fit now?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I believe you can go up to a 35" with minor trimming.

[@ntsedup]

Thank you for the video, I was able to clean all the rust but unsuccessful in putting the shock assembly back. Unable to take out the two bottom studs 😔

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Oh, bummer. You can wack them with a hammer. Just be careful not to mess up the threads.

[@roynichols5212]

could you not use a spring compressor?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

No need to compress the spring for this modification.

[@roynichols5212]

@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS yes,but you wouldn't need to seperate the IWE and maybe not hammer out the shock bolts. Just thinking out loud.

[@johnphelps9290]

On my truck It requires me to turn the strut 180° my question is do I turn the whole strut around or just the top plate on the strut ? 2020 f150 2wd

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I believe you can just spin the whole strut.

[@johnphelps9290]

Thanks the studs on the bottom of my strut are at an angle that's why ask but they seem to have a little play so I'm guessing once I torque them down it will sit right

[@josephbleich2177]

@@johnphelps9290 if you would've take your Left side strut and switched it with your Right side, you wouldn't need to rotate them at all

[@dama6497]

Hi what size tiers and wheels is on this truck

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

275/55/20

[@arnoldbaclig7709]

Thats a bad idea you can tell the upper control arm hitting the coil.you should change the upper control arm about 2 inch or longer spindle .. i install it in my truck and tthe ride is wiered thats why i take them out... be safe

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I does put a little more stress on the control arm but I have never seen any issues after they have been installed.

[@ronaldgandolfini3225]

Can you get 35s on a 2020 f 150 with a 3" level

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Yes, my friend had 35s on the stock wheels with no mods.

[@MusicianZombie]

Do you have to apply vacuum to the hub assembly when removing the axle? The dudes at AT say it’s a critical step. I’m confused. Y’all didn’t do this.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

No, you do not.

[@daddy_THS]

I was told you can damage the IWE and the CV axle if you don't use a vacuum pump to disengage it. If you don't pull a vacuum (and cap/hold it during the entire process), it doesn't suck the actuator in and in turn it gets cracked/busted causing a vacuum leak and partial engagement leading to the grinding noise.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I have never tried that. The only time I see an issue is when people try to tighten the axle nut without it being fully seated. That will crack the IWE.

[@robertsanchez5821]

Is this the same for a 2wd

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Yes, but its easier without having to mess with the 4x4 parts.

[@dd4848123123]

Brain how did the studs line up? Did you put the right on the left or have to rotate the shock.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

The spacer is marked, they can only go on way.

[@question_it_701]

Does anyone know if a front level kit for a 2022 F150 will fit a 2023 F150?

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Pretty sure it will, I don’t think they changed anything since ‘21

[@dustin9035]

No matter what she says, an additional 2 inches means a lot.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

LOL!!

[@AZ-pk4gk]

No front Alignment?

[@timrandall4659]

They align it at the end.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

I think you need to rewatch the video!

[@tonyford7987]

You got an apprentice 👍

[@daibennett9224]

I don’t think he’s a apprentice,he looks like a master mechanic to me,fully trained a long time ago

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

This is his truck, he was my apprentice 8 years ago, now he is one of our best techs.

[@tonyford7987]

Dai Bennett what I inferred was Brian is describing the steps and matey was doing the work. Like having an apprentice 👍

[@dwaynefarmer]

Found out the hard way don't go with 2.5 inch

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Oh no, what happened?!

[@mhertorossian5020]

Youre removing way too many things

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

That what people tell me. How do you do it?

[@dillhole3852]

You called it a shock about ten times, but it's a strut

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Actually, I am right, struts are used when there is no upper control arm in the suspension design. This truck has upper control arms.

[@dillhole3852]

Actually your wrong. A strut is a coil and shock together in one unit. It goes up in the upper control arm in a f150. It goes right up through it

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

@@dillhole3852 sorry, you are incorrect.

[@dillhole3852]

A shock assembled with a coil spring is called a strut.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

@@dillhole3852 not in this case, it’s a coilover shock.

[@johnb1121]

I wonder what the 2 thumbs down are for????

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Haters gonna hate LOL

[@leewells389]

This is a lot or work for 2 inches when my girl gets it for free

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

Hahahahahahaha😂

[@ThomasFrey-d8d]

And you told her it was 6 lol

[@st6795]

Where is that guys PPE?