Great instructions! I just completed a 2" leveling kit on my 2024 F-150 Lariat Powerboost. I marked the position of the LCA's prior to removing the bolts and got really close on the alignment. Additionally, the trouble that I heard of related to the hybrid high-voltage cable over the passenger side shock tower was a non-issue with a flex head, ratcheting 18mm wrench. There was enough flex in the bracket to allow for 2-3 clicks on the wrench...took a little while, but no problem. Headed to get an alignment tomorrow. Worked out great! Thanks again!
@jhamilton968 Жыл бұрын
Great video but I spoke with a Ford certified mechanic about the way you and many others are changing the angle of the bottom bolts. He said those bottom bushings are pressed in and by rotating them like you did will risk tearing the rubber bushings. All you have to do is move the passenger side strut to the driver’s side and vise versa and presto, you have the correct angle of the bolts. It’s much safer than risking tearing the bushing on the bottom of the strut. Or, you can compress the spring and rotate the top plate. But the way you are showing people to do this is risky. Hope this helps and I really wished you would change your “how to video” to tell people the safer and more correct way to add the spacers. By the way I did purchase your 2.3” spacers and I thing they are a great product.
@stage3motorsports Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up! This is a good point and I'm sure it helps increase the longevity of those lower bushings. We've got our hands full at the moment so remaking the whole video isn't possible right now, but I'm going to add a note about this in the description in the meantime.
@beck1c Жыл бұрын
@@stage3motorsports Are the spacers side specific? Will this make a difference if the struts are swapped like jhamilton said above? thanks for the video
@je1279 Жыл бұрын
Will swapping the struts from one side to the other create any other geometry or alignment issues?
@jhamilton968 Жыл бұрын
Not that I’m aware of but compressing the struts and turning the tops is the absolute best and safest way to do it.
@norcaloffgrid7078 Жыл бұрын
Your absolutely right. My bottom bushings are smoked. I’ve only had this lift on for 5 months now. Every time the truck moves or makes a hard turn it makes a very disturbing sound.
@SumDumFukr Жыл бұрын
@Noah Stage 3 I just did this kit on my co-workers son's truck easy to install... Best way to do it is undo the half shafts if 4x4... Loosen the upper control arm nuts just enough to push it up a little bit.. we did not swap the strut side-to-side.. we Put the lower strut bolts into the control arm.... He pushed down on the on the knuckle and control arm and I shove the strut into the pocket and the spacer kit studs lined up to where they need to be... And then just put everything back... It is better to do it on a lift ...used a floor jack to raise the knuckle back up to the upper arm to snug down in a non dropped position... I did not have to adjust camber or Caster.... Final measurements for the camber we're -.3 and Caster was 5.3 on the passenger side 5.1 on the driver side... Set the time toe .10 and the middle truck goes straight down the road driving smooth... Hope this was some helpful info... It took about 2 hours with us doing alignment.
@tmajek4 ай бұрын
Great step by step and good camera angles. Thank you!
@DennisLarsen-l5rАй бұрын
Noah, we installed the 2.5 inch spacer kit on my 2023 F-150 Ford Tremor today, took two us 3 hours total. Your instruction video was a life saver. We had only two issues, realignment of the lower control arm / bolts and the sway-bar reattachment. With some McGivering we were able to get it all lined up and bolted back as when we took it apart. Other then that your instructions on doing it different then the instructions that came with them was great. The truck looks great and sets level, thanks for the tips.
@stage3motorsportsАй бұрын
Glad it helped!
@DennisLarsen-l5rАй бұрын
Had it aligned today, tech said the only thing that needed to be adjusted was the Toe-In, as it was out just a bit. All is good.
@ginginthing2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wish u would have given the torque specs for the target bolts and nuts here.
@frankb71075 ай бұрын
Great video, showed 2 friends, and it helped all three of us!! Tks
@stage3motorsports5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@renezamora4879 Жыл бұрын
“Now with that being said” I’ll go ahead and install my leveling kit.
@Travisj99352 жыл бұрын
Can you post up all the Torque specs? I just received this from you and need to know.... Thanks
@SPMech1 Жыл бұрын
Used your method to install a 2" front lift on a 2023 F-150 Worked liked a charm ! ! ! ! ! !
@CoreyThaemert2 жыл бұрын
Definitely like that you guys posted an alternative video for doing the front lift. i preferred this way on the previous model f150's when dealing with the four wheel drive. but on the new 21+ i thought it was much easier to take apart the new four wheel drive design and the alignment doesn't get messed up as bad this way. seems intimidating but it's super easy, finished mine in 2 1/2 hrs.
@NoahStage32 жыл бұрын
It does seem like both methods work well on this F-150. After dealing with the new Bronco suspension this has become my go to for pretty much every spacer install haha
@Argusman2 Жыл бұрын
The old way is much easier and faster for me . I did one the way the video shows and the other traditional way and the alignment was much better the old way and for me faster
@garyfranklin33072 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to put the Lleveling kit on while you are in between the upper and lower control arms? Instead of pulling the strut all the way out?
@krasnaludek2982 жыл бұрын
Cut my crash bars, as I went with 35s on a 2.5” level & downsized to 18” wheels for more tire sidewall. Looks good! 👍🏻🇺🇸
@NoahStage32 жыл бұрын
Nice! Good call on 18s and 35s. Smaller wheels and more sidewall is typically my preference as well, but I figured it was worth showing what could be done with a factory 20"
@valentinibanez6175 Жыл бұрын
I thought you could fit 35s on a 2.5 with out cutting
@charlesvillarreal403210 ай бұрын
@@valentinibanez6175he probably had an aggressive offset, or a tire with a width of 12.5 inches
@TomasCirip Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks a lot! I just finished installing Zone 2" lift on 2018 F150 XLT Off Road. All done as shown in the video. Took me 6 hours but I was taking my time.
@mymechanicfriend60172 жыл бұрын
wouldnt you do finished torque with the weight of the vehicle on the groud tho?
@JamesLube Жыл бұрын
Have a 22 same color and everything man I can’t wait to do this
@AK_Avalanche Жыл бұрын
Damn that method looks so simple and streamlined
@rendiewmit862 жыл бұрын
This looks like a fairly simple way to install the leveling kit. Even though the lower control arm went back together without much difficulty would it be easier if you turned the bottom strut bolts inwards to create the same angle as before rotating strut 180 degrees from adding the spacer.
@NoahStage32 жыл бұрын
I'd imagine it would help, especially if you have a larger spacer and things aren't lining up. Fortunately, I didn't have too much trouble here, but I may give that a shot next time around.
@rendiewmit862 жыл бұрын
@@NoahStage3 thanks for the reply. This way definitely looks like the easiest way to do it for sure. Thanks for the video!
@TomasCirip Жыл бұрын
Does anybody know if this method would work on 2018 4WD?
@rick6222 Жыл бұрын
Did you have to rotate the strute 180 degrees? Or does the strut only go in one way
@alyork88822 жыл бұрын
Definitely looks easier that it is but not bad. If your doing it in yer garage on the floor it definitely helps to have somebody help
@Betarangegobrr10 күн бұрын
I installed this kit on a brand new 2024 Tremor recently and here are my notes: -The front of the UCA contacts the frame where the load level bracket bolts to the UCA during down travel -The UCA Contacts the spring at full droop -I am getting a metal on metal clunking when going over small washboard type terrain at slower speed and this can be felt through the steering wheel. Maybe this is related to the increased angles imposed on the steering rack? I am not really happy with this set up and am considering going back to stock form or going to a 1.5” spacer lift. Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.
@GlossyLake2 жыл бұрын
Torque specs? Who needs em! Gud-n-tight is enough.
@saintsandsin38852 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I wish you had included the torque specs. Especially on the frame bolts for the lower control arm?
@krasnaludek2982 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to use a torque wrench. I’m 50 years old & have been wrenching on cars/trucks since I was 14; never once worried about torque specs & haven’t died yet. ☠️
@ALMX5DP2 жыл бұрын
Well at least for the bolts through the LCA, getting an alignment will result in their tech tightening those down for you once complete. They look like a 14mm so you can probably snug them down with a breaker bar using a good bit of force, without worrying about overdoing it. I’d suggest marking the bolts so you can get it approximately there so driving to the alignment shop isn’t too awful.
@saintsandsin38852 жыл бұрын
@@krasnaludek298 No, you miss understand. I'm a big guy and I never think anything is tight enough. I have broken many things. :-(
@matttackel9972 жыл бұрын
@@saintsandsin3885 that's sad, and ignorant on your part...
@damonaniton Жыл бұрын
I cant decide between spacer, strut or full suspension. Even though I am only looking to level out and maybe fit bigger tires eventually. Though I was only looking at getting 285 or possibly 298.
@HeyJoe1978 Жыл бұрын
Solid method!
@sheldonmaag9816Ай бұрын
If I have leafs and springs on the front end, would it be better to buy new ones to make up for this 2.5” lift?
@888hmar Жыл бұрын
How is the ride afterwards with this leveling kit?
@mylesbrady80833 ай бұрын
Can this be done without a lift? Just a jack and jack stands? Worried I won't have the space at the bottom to pull the strut out. Could the strut be pulled out the same way (but opposite direction) it is reinstalled? I.e. via dropping down a little and then up.
@Sblack8123Ай бұрын
Did you not have to turn the top hat of the strut 180 degrees before reinstalling?
@randomhobbyist992 жыл бұрын
You guys should do one on a Powerboost F150
@victor_beltran5 ай бұрын
You mentioned the spacer having an offset on them that is slightly shifted. With that being said how you installed the strut it throws it 180 deg out in your strut bottom bolts causing wear on them. Best way is to turn the top part 180 deg to install it back to original of strut where the bolts are by compressing springs. But doing so it’s going to throw off the offset on the spacer will that have any affect on alignment?
@DavidHernandez-vu9vb14 күн бұрын
What about the angle of the cv joint?????????
@victorvek52278 күн бұрын
Would have been nice to hear how many foot-pounds the torque wrench should be set to.
@leswright20162 ай бұрын
Did you guys adjust the lights after?
@petelopez58262 жыл бұрын
When lifting these trucks from the front, how are you supposed to align it if it does not have alignment essentrics bolts.?
@stage3motorsports2 жыл бұрын
Since Ford doesn't provide adjustable bolts for the LCA, you'll have to add them in when you install the lift. We talk about that process more in our Fox 2.0 install on this truck where we added SPC's camber/caster bolts. Here's a link to that video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3WViIGwhLNqb8k
@P0P0.2 жыл бұрын
@@stage3motorsports Is this 100% mandatory?
@Mjr13482 жыл бұрын
I had a Auto Spring 2” on my bench and decided I wanted a tad more lift in front so I purchased the Stage 3 2.3” kit (made for them by Auto Spring) to my surprise they are exactly the same size. I even put a caliper on it. Same size ! 😔
@9663mu2 жыл бұрын
Do you guys get any scuffing if the UCA on the coils during full droop ? My 2022 actually does this so I had to get new colors from arms. It’s odd I’ve heard some get the scuffing and some don’t
@saintsandsin38852 жыл бұрын
Ok, I did the install. Not convinced this is a better way. I still had to unbolt the tie rod steering link. Plan on taking about 3-4 hours for both sides. Getting the lower control arm back into the frame mounts was not fun when you are doing this on jack stands. Also I did not tighten the control arm bolts tight enough because someone did not give me the torque spec. Thankfully it was a short drive to the alignment shop.
@actontreadway11687 ай бұрын
2024? Your website doesn’t mention.
@ablehome20034 ай бұрын
How long does it take to install both sides? Ford dealership is telling me 5 hours.
@vicc67442 ай бұрын
do I need a torsion bar kit with this install?
@josephrouse14432 жыл бұрын
I just installed this kit. Wasn't bad at all for never doing one before. this method for me was easy. Did any one get any scrubbing of the tires after the install? I went with 295/60R20 Nitto Ridge grapplers and 20" fuel off road wheels with a -18MM offset. They just barley scrub on the plastic in the wheel well. I'm hoping that the alignment I have setup for tomorrow morning fixes the issue. If not looks like I'll be trimming some plastic.... and maybe a C-hair off of the crash bar. We'll see. I'll report back lol
@josephrouse14432 жыл бұрын
The verdict is in... This size tire (295/60R20) with a wheel that has -18mm offset, you will need to trim the front splash guard, maybe the bumper just slightly, and the about a 1/4" off of the bottom part of your crash bar. That or put a bigger lift kit on the truck. I should have looked into the offset a little bit more, but then I wouldn't have gotten the look I wanted.
@saintsandsin38852 жыл бұрын
@@josephrouse1443 I think you would have been good with a 0 Offset. I see a lot of that tire size on Real Deal Neal at Wild Willies Customs channel with a very little trimming.
@cljfire852 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detailed video that should save everyone time! What is the exact measurement of the spacer thickness?
@brianselby75532 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I've added a 2" leveling block to my 2021 F150 4wd. I notice more people flashing high beams at me at night. How can I adjust my headlights?
@NoahStage32 жыл бұрын
We had to aim ours down after installing this too. If you pop the hood you'll see a small round opening at the top of each headlight housing where you can drop a phillips head screwdriver in and you'll be able to rotate a small plastic screw that adjusts them up and down.
@brianselby75532 жыл бұрын
@@NoahStage3 Ha! found it today about 30 mins before your reply. Thanks tho!
@Steven-gv1ke2 жыл бұрын
Just toss them some vagisil
@johnphelps92902 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@Nate-zy5ce11 ай бұрын
Interesting. A question. Living in rougher road, mountainy ski country I'm thinking I'd prefer the thicker rubber of an 18 instead of a 20 wheel. Could you do something like this, but put on an 18 wheel? And could a 35 instead of a 34 wheel be used? I ask this last because I'd really like to add a small amount of poke. 34's are not bad at all, just wondering. Maybe I could go to a 3" or 3 1/2" lift/level to get to the 35's? Thanks.
@dainbramage8608 Жыл бұрын
Great video , you do nice work . I love it . I have a new 3.5 and I am considering this kit.
@TheRealAMR-2 жыл бұрын
Need a demo for a 4runner with the Bp-51 kit that has drop in bolts at the top. Any suggestions?
@leonardodelgado9511 Жыл бұрын
EXCELENTE VIDEO
@Roc91Nation2 жыл бұрын
Can a spacer of an inch be installed on my level lift as well?
@GreatLakesKyle Жыл бұрын
Giving the torque specs would be helpful!
@norcaloffgrid70782 жыл бұрын
Can you put 33 12.5 20’s on factory 20’s with this lift? With no spacers?
@Travide Жыл бұрын
2021 can clear 33x12.5 on factory wheel wtih no spacer without a lift lol I have 34.1 inch tire but only 11 inch wide with 0 rubbing
@mattharding76492 жыл бұрын
Does this same method work on 2019s?
@williamgonzalez80615 ай бұрын
Anyone know of this fits the 2024 yet?
@Raja-Beta9 ай бұрын
Hi.. Can I install 295 60 20 on 2wd 2022 f150 STX with 2.5 leveling kit installed. Thanks
@bignick33025 ай бұрын
Did you do it? I have the same truck
@UNEVAKNO225 ай бұрын
Something I almost NEVER see in these lift install video "final steps" is to adjust the headlight aim.
@danweiss34392 жыл бұрын
Does this kit still give some rake? I have a 21 with sport pkg, non fx4, non max tow. Asking because I'd still like to maintain a bit of rake. Thank you!
@saintsandsin38852 жыл бұрын
Tiny bit of rake, barely noticeable.
@osmanalvarado69407 ай бұрын
I used your method to install some other brand spacers for my 23’ XLT but after installing these and performing an alignment (which came out excellent) I’m having a slight vibration on the gas pedal which worsens more on rough roads. Has anybody else experience this? I’m hating my truck right now. After watching these video I’m analyzing to switch to these S3M but I’m overthinking it because I don’t know if I’m going to be getting the same results. Are these S3M engineered to fix that issue? Or do I need an upper control arm to fix that? Please I would appreciate some feedback. Thank you
@Mjr13482 жыл бұрын
Great vid and info. So tell me why your lit is better than others ? I’m in the market for a kit for my 22 tremor f150.
@matttackel9972 жыл бұрын
it is literally a steel plate welded to another steel plate, they're all the same.
@crownvics32 жыл бұрын
Great vid! But out of curiosity, by any chance do you know if you have to install a caster/camber kit for the alignment?
@saintsandsin38852 жыл бұрын
I did not, the shop didn't have any trouble with the alignment.
@fabianglr Жыл бұрын
@@saintsandsin3885 how's the ride quality? Stiff?
@saintsandsin3885 Жыл бұрын
@@fabianglr Slightly stiffer. Not bad by any means. I would say if you want to level your truck cheaply pucks are good option. This one keeps about 1/2 to 1 inch of rake in the front. If I had unlimited funds I would go with the Fox 2'inch complete shock towers.
@johnl7553 Жыл бұрын
Great video. But why couldn’t you just say the torque spec in the video man. It wasn’t that many bolts .
@MichaelPaletta-o2f9 ай бұрын
I'm not a mechanic, so bare with me. I have a 2021 F150 XLT 4x4 with 275/65/18 tires, thinking of going to 285/70/18, will this kit work with 18" rims?
@xmariijuanapriid3xxdopamii9792 ай бұрын
🤔
@soundplug5027 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a stock 22 F150, 20 inch wheels. Will this spacer level with the rear end?
@nolanchance23642 жыл бұрын
How is the ride quality impacted over OEM setup? Is there any need for a camber bolt modification kit?
@saintsandsin38852 жыл бұрын
IT's a little stiffer then OEM. The shop that did my alignment didn't have a problem.
@sarifarsitv4974 Жыл бұрын
@@saintsandsin3885 mine is smooth on road if i fit my leveling spacer, is it gonna be stiffer ?
@saintsandsin3885 Жыл бұрын
@@sarifarsitv4974 Best I can say is a tad bit stiffer but I would not consider the ride ruined.
@Cooldibs Жыл бұрын
Does this kit require cam plates or bolts? And if it’s not needed, do you still recommend them for this kit?
@89_fhp_fox8 Жыл бұрын
They don’t make mention of recommending the cam plate/bolt kit but when I called them, they said they installed them on 99% of the leveling kit installs they did.
@RayzGarage2 жыл бұрын
how much can you drive before an alignment. I don't want to make an appointment to have it aligned until the level kit is actually installed
@petelopez58262 жыл бұрын
I don’t think you can align these new trucks. They do not have essentric alignment bolts.
@chrismears18542 жыл бұрын
Whats the tire size on this set up?
@cooperr362 жыл бұрын
295 70 r18 or 295 60 r20
@stage3motorsports2 жыл бұрын
The tire we used is a 295/60R20 Nitto Recon Grappler. We've got links in the description if you want to check it out
@chrismears18542 жыл бұрын
I went with a 275-65r20 bridgestone revo 3 on those exact wheels works really good and they are 34 inches tall just not as wide as the 295-60r20
@kevinanglin678 Жыл бұрын
@Stage 3 Motorsports if you dont loosen the control arm bolts and just pray down on the control arm to install the leveling kit would the bushings in the control arms be binded up with the 2 inch level putting more strain on the bushings causing them to be twisted more than from the factory height
@xmariijuanapriid3xxdopamii9792 ай бұрын
@stage3motorsports and rim?
@deaconnyte97482 жыл бұрын
Ok, so heres my input - I installed this kit into my 22 F150 Tremor a few days ago - took about 2.5 hours for both sides in my home garage - video makes it look so much easier ..lol.. power of editing - wasn't that bad of an install.. usual pain in the ass kind of things like getting the new strut lined up fighting the UCA and LCA for clearance while lining up the holes ---BUT -- I would not do this method If doing again - Why , because you mess with the LCA which is what's used to keep your Camber and Caster in check... Took my truck by the Ford Dealership to let them do the alignment and was told to do it right I would need a Camber adjustment kit ( need two Moog kits - $60) but they could get the Toe in spec ( Toe was at 5.6) - so I get the Truck back and Toe is not in spec (0.57, 0.54)and they state that's the best they could do without the kit ( So at this time , Toe, camber and caster are out of spec) ... so I bought the kit and I will need to install myself and I could bring back and they would do again for 50% off the original $109 price.....after researching online - I found out basically they didn't want to put the extra time in - to get the alignment perfect and would take 2 techs to do the alignment as the camber kit makes it easy and a one person job. So after reading further I see hundreds of replies where others had an alignment and the toe was just barely out of spec and was then corrected easily with an alignment.... so by working from the top down, your not messing with any of the alignment nuts --- so doing it this way cost me $60 for the camber kit and another $55 for the 2nd alignment ($115) ... just throwing some extra info out there -
@brad59422 жыл бұрын
You can use a sharpie marker and mark your alignment positions prior to removing your LCA. This will help you reinstall to the same alignment position prior to installation. You will still need to have truck realigned but it will be much closer to factory.
@chaserichter27432 жыл бұрын
Which camber/caster kit did you order and from who? I just used this kit on my 2021 and am having the same issue
@deaconnyte97482 жыл бұрын
@@chaserichter2743 bought through amazon -- Moog K100070 Caster/Camber - you will need 2 kits one for each side, easy to install but afterwards you will need an alignment - makes it easy for the installer to dial in the correct alignment plus keeps the alignment "more" locked in, hope this helps
@chaserichter27432 жыл бұрын
@@deaconnyte9748 I really appreciate that! My camber is awful on driver side. So I’m trying to save my new BFG’s before it’s to late.
@wesleyhartsoe48072 жыл бұрын
Does this technique work on the prior gen f150s?
@mattc304010 ай бұрын
Yes. I did it this was on my 2018. My first time doing a level kit too.
@mattc304010 ай бұрын
Yes. I did it this was on my 2018. My first time doing a level kit too.
@mattc304010 ай бұрын
Yes. I did it this was on my 2018. My first time doing a level kit too.
@logannaramore546 ай бұрын
I went step by step in this video with my fx4 2023 f150, after installation, when I turn right, I hear a clunk noise while Turing on the front right of the vehicle. Now my concern is, my front bolt and rear bolt that holds bolts to the lower control arm are both evenly lined up. Could that be the problem??
@marty53002 жыл бұрын
Call me crazy, but I hate the idea of the cv joint and UCA knuckle bent that sharply just hanging there. I know nothing is likely to happen to the boots, but it makes me paranoid they're going to tear and start leaking. also, a good rolling head pry bar is great for lining up the LCA bolts and using it to angle the LCA if the hole doesn't line up correctly, like with one side slightly lower than the other.
@antoniu825 ай бұрын
Does it void the warranty?
@tempusfugit36352 жыл бұрын
how is the cv joint angle with these?
@arizonacolour87932 жыл бұрын
Why does this not fit models earlier than 2021?
@Basketbal6365 Жыл бұрын
Is this the same process for the 2021+ Raptors?
@killermobiledetailing27952 жыл бұрын
Can u do a new 2wd drive also if it’s any different of tire size or space or is about the same to fit on rim and tire with original 18 inch rim
@NoahStage32 жыл бұрын
I haven't personally installed this on a 2wd truck so I'm not 100% sure what fitment would work best, but we've had customers install this spacer on 2wd trucks and still manage to run a 295/60R20 without problems. An equivalent 33" or 34" tire for the factory 18" wheels should still work too.
@killermobiledetailing27952 жыл бұрын
Should do a video one day on a 2wd lot people looking for that also not many videos that’s a niche 👍🏻
@crekview432 жыл бұрын
Do you think I can add this level kit to my 2022 2WD and get no rub with my 275/65r20s with +12 offset? Not looking to have to do anything to the truck
@castrejon19829 ай бұрын
can you do one with and F-150 Hybrid?
@LarryRichelli10 ай бұрын
I am wondering if this lift will fit a 2023 F150 Lightning?
@mymechanicfriend60172 жыл бұрын
Great Azz Video
@YouDontKnow-that Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if a front level kit for a 2022 F150 will fit a 2023 F150?
@aaronshorter8642 жыл бұрын
Why drop strut completely out? Can’t you pull strut down, add spacer and tighten that up then slide it back up?
@saintsandsin38852 жыл бұрын
You have to flip the struts.
@craigjacobson1587 ай бұрын
can you come do my truck please?
@stenny1970 Жыл бұрын
Stage 3 Motorsports - i was told by a 4 wheel drive shop these leveling kits are not ideal because it actually changes the geometry of how everything is supposed to work. An actual lift kit doesn't and make its all correct. Hear the same thing from a Ford Dealer on KZbin that does both the spacers and left kits.
@Andrew589nole Жыл бұрын
This video is doing a disservice to those who choose to install the kit themselves. You don't mention that the LCA holes are slotted. It is not possible to get them back to the factory position by hand due to the compressed force. I followed this video and had to do a driveway alignment because the LCA's were kicked out so bad and toe was undriveable. You should say in the video that lower control arm cams are required with this method. For the average person I recommend going the normal route through the top control arm.
@SumDumFukr Жыл бұрын
I just did this on a four-by-four as well I undid the half shafts pulled the upper arm from the knuckle bolted the spacers on to the struts put the bolts in the lower arms what the help of my coworker we push down on the arm and the knuckle and shove the strut assembly back into the pocket and then Tuesday for Jack to raise the lower arm and knuckle into place after sliding the axle back through
@g9pipes Жыл бұрын
@@SumDumFukr is there a video of this method anywhere you can share with us?
@SumDumFukr Жыл бұрын
@g9pipes I wish I would of recorded it I found this video after
@rjdavis9472 жыл бұрын
You took the time to point out your engineered offset, but never said which way it should be installed.
@stage3motorsports2 жыл бұрын
At 5:06 I point out that the spacers only fit on one way, so you can't install it wrong. All you gotta do is line up the holes.
@rjdavis9472 жыл бұрын
@@stage3motorsports you said the leveling kit only fit on the strut one way, not that the strut only fits in the truck one way, which it’s does not
@saintsandsin38852 жыл бұрын
@@rjdavis947 This had me perplexed also until I got the kit. It's literally idiot proof. The three threaded mounting bolts are not an equally spaced apart triangle. When you mount the spacer you have to spin the strut 180 degrees. It will not mount any other way.
@rjdavis9472 жыл бұрын
@@saintsandsin3885 thank you! A simple, meaningful answer, is all I was after.
@mikeo65252 жыл бұрын
@@rjdavis947 “only fits one way” is about as straight forward an answer you can get! 😂
@ssj2camaro21 Жыл бұрын
Im a professional mechanic and i hate hate hate doing any kind of alteration that doesnt fix anything. One just came in for a lift kit and this is an insult to me. A waste of my time and nothing learned. Thanks for the video, i hope i never do this crap again
@charlesthies28984 ай бұрын
Not so easy
@robertmccully90172 жыл бұрын
This was a bad idea and messed the alignment up way worse than doing this the “traditional” way. I would not recommend dropping the lower control arm as they did in this video.
@robertmccully90172 жыл бұрын
Not to mention that this video conflicts with the instructions sent with the spacers.
@JF-qc6po Жыл бұрын
You would need an alignment regardless after installing a level kit. Shouldn't matter
@Jdmdrama Жыл бұрын
This method DOES NOT WORK with 2.5” spacers
@joshrowden1750 Жыл бұрын
Why!! Tell me !!
@joshrowden1750 Жыл бұрын
I’m about to do one
@Jdmdrama Жыл бұрын
I think it was just enough of a difference to where the studs on the bottom of the strut couldn’t get lined up enough with the lower control arm holes when putting everything back together. I spent like 6 hours trying to get them to go back thru the holes lol. I ended up putting everything back to stock and having 4 Wheel Parts do the install because I was defeated by the whole thing
@eliezersolorio1473 Жыл бұрын
I got the 2.5 spacers and worked just fine for me.