2004 - 2008 Ford F-150 Front Leveling Kit Installation

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2004 - 2008 Ford F-150 Front Leveling Kit Installation

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Complete step-by-step guide for installing a front leveling kit on your 2004 thru 2008 Ford F-150 2WD or 4WD.

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@ScopewithPurpose 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best strut spacer installation vids out there, straight to the point, and easy visual! thx!

@David-10644 7 жыл бұрын

The best instructional vid for installing 04-08 f150 leveling kit, hands down. Awesome!

@climbingwithoutpassion2343 2 жыл бұрын

So clear; so visible; watched this vid, then went out and installed the lift on my truck. Many thanks!

@jasonmpd2946 6 жыл бұрын

I actually watched this more for strut replacement how-to. Better than other vids. Thanks!

@jamesbaucom9295 5 жыл бұрын

This is like 6 or 7 different how tos all in one really. Good quality work and film job!

@robertmobley7678 7 жыл бұрын

this video was well done and informative with step by step instructions the only thing that will make it harder is I don't have a lift or air tools, will have to do it old school! Thanks for sharing Robert

@LouMontana-wc7nr 6 жыл бұрын

Best HOW TO video I have ever watched! Perfect camera and explanation.

@sew04ss 6 жыл бұрын

Im not even doing anything to my truck and this was a gr8 POV video. Felt like i was there. Everybody posting how to videos on YT should take notes

@jamesbonanno5197 6 жыл бұрын

Good job editing. 15:30 you can see the sway bar is connected 15:41 you begin to tighten the sway bar lol. I installed a level kit on my truck today your video helped me out a lot. Thanks

@delfinojuarez7855 6 жыл бұрын

Martha

@mikebas7325 2 жыл бұрын

Could not ask for a better step by step walk through on this process, well done.

@Isaac306mx 4 ай бұрын

This guy did the best 04-08 f150 sunroof install repair video! I just subscribed! He’s great! And great job brother! I’m a fan!

@sethschumacher3879 3 жыл бұрын

Can't recommend this video enough. Followed it to the "T" and just finished on my f150 and I love the look

@drewtolar1318 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Super helpful saying what size sockets are needed. I'm starting on this lift tomorrow and never would have guessed I would need a 27mm for the strut. Thanks a ton!

@mahsheenman Жыл бұрын

We can tell you must be working in the south...judging by the LACK of rust on this truck. It looks really good!

@northcountry4x473 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very easy to understand and the explanation of the steps was very good!

@richimoats8017 3 жыл бұрын

Great job brother! Love the attention to detail. You sir are a fine Technician 👍

@joecarreon4824 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video this guy is a pro. I lifted. a 2002 f150 2wd SuperCrew. I used to wrench back in the day. I chose to have a shop do the lift, they have all the correct tools and do This every day. I would probably smash my finger In The process. LOL

@MrStaybrown 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best how to video! Replacing strut or leveling. 👍👍

@Stephen-ie7uq 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, lots of positive comments on here and you've earned them all. You trim the fat very well in editing too.

@toddwrenn7741 4 жыл бұрын

🤔 i’m thinking he might’ve done this before. I just installed KYB struts with rough country leveling kit attached to my 2008 F150. There were literally no instructions other than to say that you should have a qualified suspension specialist perform the installation. Luckily, I was doing it at a DIY garage and someone there Was able to advise me. This video shows exactly what I did. Nice job.

@jasonharvey5582 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Did this job in a couple of hours after watching this video even with a trip to the local auto parts for sway bar end links. Seating ball joint on the upper control arm by levering it with the spring in order to tighten it down was key....that sucker spun and spun until I put the pry bar on it. Thanks

@jontherolla 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great tutorial! Making videos as much harder than it seems, great job!

@josephfoster30 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, the 2004-2008 f150 lower control arm makes it very easy to slide the lower strut back, I just put a 2" level on my 2013 and getting the strut back in was a real bitch!

@violetdeluxe 5 жыл бұрын

Just replaced my struts on my 04 with a leveling kit - thanks to you perfect video!

@machelsmith2315 5 жыл бұрын

Did you feel any changes in height

@machelsmith2315 5 жыл бұрын

@DL-qq4nu 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. i have watched other but this is flawless if you are working on a customers vehicle. personally i would not use any loc tite or torque anything to exact specs i just torque until my arm physically trembles. overal 10/10

@DespairMisery 4 жыл бұрын

How long have you been doing that?

@fernstv3138 3 жыл бұрын

Ok! I totally get that this was an install video, but I would have love to see the truck before and after and a description of the size of leveling kit used a 2" or 3" or 2.5" i wanted to see how low was the truck before and how level to the rear it turned out. other than that, great video and pretty clear instructions.

@gozoomdaddy 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed kind of worthless not seeing the difference

@kellycano1164 Жыл бұрын

I used a 1.5 spacer, got a level of 2.5 in front. My back is sitting 1inch lower, thinking of adding an extra leaf spring to back for that extra 1inch rear lift. I currently only have 1 leaf springs and get a big sag when loaded.

@Tuleyne 6 жыл бұрын

Good video; glad you could find something useful for that tie

@johnpyle8027 5 жыл бұрын

Was I imagining it or was the steering knuckle cracked all the way across? Or was that a cast line?

@puprilla 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 05 xlt 4x4 cant wait to put a front level on it.

@danielshinnefield2219 4 жыл бұрын

That was a awesome explanation on it about the best i have seen. Helped me out hugely. Thanks

@RickMylum 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I just finished my lift. My sway bar link was a little different but it was still easy. Thanks 👍

@2labbman 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video. The instructions that came with the 2-inch leveling struts I purchased from High Country for my 2008 F-150 came with instructions that were as confusing as hell. Thanks for posting this.

@DASRgraffiti 6 жыл бұрын

Just installed this today. Didn’t have to remove brake caliper at all also didn’t have to remove tie rod but is easier to put strut back with tie rod disassembled

@roxysvision6803 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I didn't see the point removing caliper

@davidhall3747 4 жыл бұрын

A Drift Pin helps align the Bolt holes. Makes it a lot easier when assembling things with bolts. I use the Metal (S) hook to hang the caliper on. You can work more efficiently if you use the (S) hook and drift pin as needed. Other than that great tuturial.

@bazdurand43 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Skyjacker Suspensions 3in Leveling Kit I’m gonna try this out hopefully it works.

@Strib420 3 жыл бұрын

Video was a big help. Thanks. Had to beat the hell out of one side to get it to release. All went well.

@Danem7 3 жыл бұрын

this video has 5 stars,it helped me a lot, thanks.

@Zx6rmike06 6 ай бұрын

“ Be ready too catch this nut” is crazyyyyyyyy

@maxpudlo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man this helped me out I knew how to do it but you showed me the correct order to do it. I really appreciate it 🙏

@allnoyz7895 3 жыл бұрын

You're supposed to put the full weight of the car on the strut before you tighten it. That's the actual neutral position. Same goes for the upper ball joint assembly where it mounts to the frame. Just sayin'

@dukedalington 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid man, it helped me out a lot

@BIGGBAY90 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I did the rough county 2.5 leveling strut kit

@arnoldbaclig7709 2 жыл бұрын

Im wondering the spindle and upper control arm verly hit the spring is that safe to drive?

@comzaround 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job.... No way I'm taking it to the shop after this video... 👍🏾

@3613jeremy Жыл бұрын

You know that's a southern truck!!! No northern salt road damage anywhere

@eltigreandthewalrus 6 жыл бұрын

I have the same BF-G's on my truck, but i did white walls out. it made it look meaner.

@cadillacman8223 6 жыл бұрын

good looking tires, I always like the whites out too

@StevePage1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man - great video! Question for you, though. I've seen a couple comments that going any more than 2" on a leveling kit can mess up some of the other distances/clearances...and I think the Rough Country spacer is 2.5"...did you notice any problems after installing this?

@joecarreon4824 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct you have to be careful on the F150s. It will cause alignment Problems. I had a front end shop do lift/ level spacer kit on top of the coils on my 2002 Ford F-150 2wd I used an all steel Torch off road spacer 3 inch lift. Everything lined up good except for the Camber the tech said now you need longer upper control arms so we can get get back to specs. As she sits now I love the look. And lift but my camber bolts/adjuster they are maxed out and will not adjust anymore out. My truck rides good all steering works well. I also used longer rough country gas shocks it rides super but I’m negative 2 degrees on my camber the inside of my tire will wear the tech said so now Im in Search of different Camber bolts? Or I may have to go with longer upper control arms ? for now I’m just going to enjoy the ride Update: As of 3/21/22. I found New adjustable/ greaseable Camber bolts on e bay. McBay performance. Installed new upper stock control arms new lower ball joints replaced pitman arm and tie rod inner - outer. Sway bar bushings poly with correct lube. Alignment is back to specs truck rides 👍 good

@blocklabelfilms4867 2 жыл бұрын

2.5 is max with these trucks

@davidhall3747 4 жыл бұрын

Great Tuturial. Needed instructions to lift the front of my Lincoln Mark LT. Its just the luxury version of the Ford F 150.

@jlowleaf8635 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need any special tools for the spring

@davidhall3747 3 жыл бұрын

@@jlowleaf8635 No special tools required. I bought Monroe Quick Struts. Its the entire assembly. The Shock & Spring is already assembled. Just unbolt the Old Struts and install the new Struts along with the lift kit pad on top of the Strut. Just watch this video again. The installation is actually very simple. The lift kit made my truck look much better.

@jlowleaf8635 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidhall3747 I rewatched it show he didn’t use any I figured might would have use something to press the springs

@aolvaar8792 3 жыл бұрын

2004-2008 struts have an inboard side and an outboard side Bolt pattern on top is "Y" Not Equilateral When you put a Bolt-on spacer on top, you reverse the bolt pattern on top. The top and bottom spring seats need to to be rotated 180 degrees. Spring needs to be compressed because the bottom seat may not move.

@scottwilcoxen1365 2 жыл бұрын

Good video & good direction....about to do this very procedure on my '07....thx

@randybeard6040 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video, You Sir Do Great Work--BUT--You don't have to Remove the Caliber at all.....

@maxpudlo 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing but I noticed extra stress on my lines

@nateheiderscheit8337 4 жыл бұрын

It helped man. Can we see a finished product of how it sits?

@brandonhagood5665 4 жыл бұрын

Best instruction video it makes me feel so much more confident in doing it

@rustycaman 4 жыл бұрын

Damm this video was good! It was perfect and to the point just like if it was my DAD telling me what to do.

@2dawgsmiked684 4 жыл бұрын

Dude...PERFECT how-to video! Subbed

@schemingdemonsrehearsals3468 6 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video! Great stuff man!

@rollwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much you helped out a lot.

@cman4231 4 жыл бұрын

That upper control are ball joint its done man

@bradw.491 3 жыл бұрын

Worked on this today on my 08 f150 4x4. Video is great and very instructional, but it will not work on my truck for some reason. When I rotate the spring and put it back in, the spring is in a bind and it was almost impossible to get the lower mount back in its seat. And once it was, I could visually see that the spring wasn't straight. Then, because of the spring not sitting correctly anymore, the upper arm will NOT come down far enough to get the ball joint bolted back up. The arm hits on the spring. So, now I get to take it all back apart and put it back to stock. I say all this to let people know that there must be some variances in trucks and geometry or something, because it didn't matter how big the pry bars I had were, it wasn't happenin. :(

@3613jeremy Жыл бұрын

Anyone living in the salty winter states keep in mind that these spacer pucks collect rust and lock up the upper bolts causing them to spin in the top hat and cutting them off becomes the only choice.

@AllanWorks 4 жыл бұрын

you didn't have to unbolt half that stuff

@jessejames9739 3 жыл бұрын

"This video brought to you in part by, blue loctite, because fuck getting that shit back off"

@sugartreefordman7293 2 жыл бұрын

Very good and informative video! Thanks

@alanaz4265 3 жыл бұрын

I just did this myself, a couple things I did different is not remove the brakes and rotor, not really necessary. Also why do you address the strut bolt from the bolt side and not the nut side? I find it easier to turn the nut instead of fighting the friction of the bolt through the strut. JMO. Still a good how to for the uninitiated.

@shawnmills2146 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video bud. Sure came handy.

@deanphillips8270 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks,this video helped me a lot

@kellycano1164 Жыл бұрын

I did this but now my steering is tighter and it looks like my upper control arms are slanted downwards, is changing the knuckles to longer ones needed or should I replace the springs? The spacer was 1.5 inch, It’s 2.5 inch level in front now.

@glenyukon9923 5 жыл бұрын

Dont tighten the suspension till the truck is on the ground and at ride height. you will destroy the bushing in the lower strut if its tightened before the weight is on it. it will rotate and be wrecked.

@ronnie4661 5 жыл бұрын

Glen Yukon is that the bolt he tightened at around 17:42?

@ronnie4661 5 жыл бұрын

17:22

@glenyukon9923 5 жыл бұрын

@@ronnie4661 yup..the big sucker.

@ryanbisi3830 4 жыл бұрын

Glen Yukon I know this is a little late but he did have some tension on it with the jack and piece of wood

@jongearhart1359 4 жыл бұрын

Great video this way is easier but what if when taking the upper ball joint the bolt just free spins after ya loosen the bolt ?

@randomstuffs.d 2 жыл бұрын

Ik it's a tear late but that would mean it's worn out

@gayinsults8836 6 жыл бұрын

Will a alignment be needed afterwards

@robertanderson1457 5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@bernardfrith1833 5 жыл бұрын

yes a alignment is highly recommended.

@treynathaniel4075 5 жыл бұрын

@Chris Valin ..Um,not only that but uh,well..if yall knew what you were typing about an alignment on THAT setup is pointless. He'll be eating tires and suspension parts till they figure it out..

@timlaquay5514 4 жыл бұрын

@imme8204 6 жыл бұрын

"Just hit it with a lil bit of Blue Locktite" x 46 fkin times LMAO 😂 I'd hate to be the one going behind his work.

@DannyAllen10271966 5 жыл бұрын

Aint that the truth

@scottholmes2276 6 ай бұрын

That looks like a 2’ spacer. I have the same on my truck. Is there a reason my cv axle boots blew out and lower ball joint??

@stephanparis6887 11 ай бұрын

I love how he used a piece of cardboard to avoid scratching the wheel. Nowadays nobody does that anymore. Actually it's part of the job to make sure to scratch the customer wheels so they can sell you new ones. Same for the interior. FU Best Buy MFs!

@AXEROCKER1 7 жыл бұрын

bilstein 5100 adjustable up to 2.5" better ride, no front end stress. approximately $200.00 both. stackable puck junk & less suspension range, rougher ride, but a lot of guys use them and seem to like them. puck is cheaper, but looks good leveled out either way.

@SuperHank24 7 жыл бұрын

gobyron evol would this replace the whole strut assembly?

@datswhatiwastrynatellyall7062 6 жыл бұрын

Did u have to do anything with the control arms or spindles.,, How has the ride been since installing

@brandonsmith606 4 жыл бұрын

Great video I'll definitely be using it I do wish you would have shown the finished product

@adrianrios3746 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video great work thank you for teach us how to do the thing easily

@rwood52008 6 жыл бұрын

I have replace my struts with out remove the upper arm, just removed tie rod

@jrrojas9050 5 жыл бұрын

me too...

@josegalvanperales2582 6 жыл бұрын

Very good video....thanks for you help.....l hope other people have the same knowledge to do a very good video...

@josepapikingchulo Жыл бұрын

Great voy, i just have a question , i installed something similar, but when I put back everything I noticed the top control arm , is touching the spring on the struts, it's is normal?

@THATGUY7o5 Жыл бұрын

I’m running into this now too. Are you having any issues with the truck or how did you solve this??

@DavidFusaro-uq9zu Жыл бұрын

There is no reason to uninstall any of the brake components. Just have a Jack or Jack stand under it for support.

@robertsinclair7497 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video!! Very well done!!

@StayingBack71 4 жыл бұрын

Shouldnt you replace the upper control arm with a drop ? It looks to me its putting way too much stress on the control arm bushings since you have to pull it down further than stock location......We had to do it on 70's trucks when we put lifts on them

@TheBruhPa Жыл бұрын

I did this now i have a werid grinding noise 😤 do guys know what it could be

@erickrowe9256 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks helped al bunch on my 2004 F150

@clarencehooks8734 5 жыл бұрын

What size rims did you put on your Ford F-150

@FOWLR235 7 ай бұрын

What kind of tire shine are you using, I love the matte finish

@rockyh8224 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@jasonduke6045 Жыл бұрын

So you don't need to do the rear tires, only the front?

@ttv_ghostx1068 Жыл бұрын

is it okay if the upper control arm is pushed so far down it hits the spring because mine hits

@betoachpr 6 ай бұрын

Si alguien va hacer eso le va pasar lo mismo que a mí ,queda limitada la suspensión voy a perforar para tratar de bajar la tijereta superior y dar la nivelación de rueda que se pierde al poner esos espaciadores

@user-xg9it2ww6v 2 ай бұрын

Nice job

@benj1b 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use a coil compressor tool to compress the spring in place and install the spacer without completely disassembling the control arms? Or will the holes not line up properly?

@07jdom 3 жыл бұрын

This is a f*ckin good video. Thank you.

@trevorjallen1 5 жыл бұрын

That rear strut bolt is accessed a lot easier from the engine bay and an extension.

@whitefang351 5 жыл бұрын

He would have had to be pretty tall for that in this case.

@ramonvenegas8535 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing job thanks you

@sengsae184 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering did you un-plug the battery before you started working.. I just recently did a spacer to my front( 2wd) (2 inch) without disconnecting the battery. And I didn't pull out the tires rode to it fullest and now I having noise while I'm on the road (10mph). What am I'm missing here? Thanks

@randybeard6040 Жыл бұрын

Just curious, could you have not just compressed coil spring with spring compressor and pulled the whole shock and spring assembly out without taken anything apart???

@AutoRex101 Жыл бұрын

Most leveling kits have their bolt patterns offset, so the shock assembly needs to be rotated 180°. Also, if the coil spring compressor lets go while you’re in there, you’re definitely going to lose a hand. Those compressors fail all of the time… One almost took me out several years ago. The head of it rocketed up so hard it left a dent in the 16ft roof.