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 года назад

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

@jasonmpd2946 6 лет назад

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

@David-10644 7 лет назад

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

@drewtolar1318 4 года назад

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!

@climbingwithoutpassion2343 2 года назад

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

@LouMontana-wc7nr 6 лет назад

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

@robertmobley7678 6 лет назад

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

@mikebas7325 2 года назад

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

@sethschumacher3879 3 года назад

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

@jamesbaucom9295 5 лет назад

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

@RickMylum 6 лет назад

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

@danielshinnefield2219 4 года назад

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

@richimoats8017 3 года назад

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

@jamesbonanno5197 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

Martha

@MrStaybrown 3 года назад

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

@sew04ss 5 лет назад

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

@jasonharvey5582 Год назад

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

@Isaac306mx 3 месяца назад

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!

@northcountry4x473 7 лет назад

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

@Tuleyne 5 лет назад

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

@jonathancardenas1870 8 месяцев назад

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

@maxpudlo 3 года назад

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 🙏

@toddwrenn7741 4 года назад

🤔 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.

@dukedalington 6 лет назад

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

@mahsheenman Год назад

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

@Strib420 3 года назад

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

@violetdeluxe 5 лет назад

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

@machelsmith2315 4 года назад

Did you feel any changes in height

@machelsmith2315 4 года назад

@Danem7 3 года назад

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

@Stephen-ie7uq 4 года назад

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

@bazdurand43 3 года назад

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

@schemingdemonsrehearsals3468 6 лет назад

What a fantastic video! Great stuff man!

@BIGGBAY90 2 года назад

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

@2dawgsmiked684 4 года назад

Dude...PERFECT how-to video! Subbed

@puprilla 4 года назад

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

@DL-qq4nu 5 лет назад

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

@Anguish88 4 года назад

How long have you been doing that?

@davidhall3747 4 года назад

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.

@ck117 3 года назад

Thank you. I was stuck and you fixed it.

@robertsinclair7497 6 лет назад

Great Video!! Very well done!!

@deanphillips8270 5 лет назад

Thanks,this video helped me a lot

@scottwilcoxen1365 Год назад

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

@adrianrios3746 5 лет назад

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

@sugartreefordman7293 2 года назад

Very good and informative video! Thanks

@2labbman 2 года назад

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.

@josephfoster30 7 лет назад

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!

@shawnmills2146 3 года назад

Thanks for the informative video bud. Sure came handy.

@comzaround 3 года назад

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

@rockyh8224 4 года назад

Excellent video

@joecarreon4824 2 года назад

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

@gotmoney1999 6 лет назад

Thanks for the help bro

@rollwithjoe 2 года назад

Thank you very much you helped out a lot.

@josegalvanperales2582 6 лет назад

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

@erickrowe9256 6 лет назад

Thanks helped al bunch on my 2004 F150

@clarencehooks8734 4 года назад

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

@ramonvenegas8535 5 лет назад

Amazing job thanks you

@burtthebunnyyt4226 5 лет назад

Nice vid man

@rustycaman 4 года назад

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

@Shoney021 4 года назад

thanks so much, this really help

@eltigreandthewalrus 6 лет назад

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

@cadillacman8223 6 лет назад

good looking tires, I always like the whites out too

@DASRgraffiti 6 лет назад

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 3 месяца назад

Yeah I didn't see the point removing caliper

@baowens88 6 лет назад

Great video!!!

@brandonsmith606 4 года назад

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

@lucimarvisilva 5 лет назад

Nice good job it’s help me a lot

@elberny2469 3 года назад

Great video thanks 🙏

@joeskretkowicz3218 3 года назад

nice explanation

@brandonhagood5665 4 года назад

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

@user-xg9it2ww6v Месяц назад

Nice job

@michaelmeadows9374 6 лет назад

Great how to video

@davidhall3747 4 года назад

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 года назад

Do you need any special tools for the spring

@davidhall3747 3 года назад

@@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 года назад

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

@Zx6rmike06 5 месяцев назад

“ Be ready too catch this nut” is crazyyyyyyyy

@nateheiderscheit8337 4 года назад

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

@fernstv3138 3 года назад

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 года назад

Agreed kind of worthless not seeing the difference

@dougcombs6111 Год назад

Can you do this job with out removing the lower strut bolt

@kellycano1164 Год назад

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.

@johnpyle8027 5 лет назад

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

@allnoyz7895 3 года назад

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'

@cman4231 4 года назад

That upper control are ball joint its done man

@dadlife100 5 лет назад

Could you do an instructional video on how to install an after market head unit in a f150?

@datswhatiwastrynatellyall7062 6 лет назад

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

@aolvaar8792 3 года назад

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.

@arnoldbaclig7709 Год назад

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

@alanaz4265 3 года назад

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.

@3613jeremy Год назад

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

@shawnhadley535 6 лет назад

What do you do when the upper ball joint spins when you try to tighten up the bolt?

@benj1b 4 года назад

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?

@damonmattheus5981 5 лет назад

Question.... when the truck was on the ground, did the steering knuckle and cvs level out or was it at a bad angle?

@randybeard6040 6 лет назад

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

@maxpudlo 3 года назад

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

@ronaldbenn3740 6 лет назад

Its ok for spring to be seated on other end with no issues? after spacer installed

@elpaisaexplorador9981 5 лет назад

I have 02 F-150 2wd with 3.5 “ spindle install ,I wanna install 2.5 leveling kit or 2 “ what recommendation?

@FOWLR235 6 месяцев назад

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

@sengsae184 3 года назад

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

@StevePage1 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

2.5 is max with these trucks

@kellycano1164 Год назад

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.

@jongearhart1359 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@trevorjallen1 5 лет назад

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

@whitefang351 4 года назад

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

@07jdom 3 года назад

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

@joshuaferguson9459 4 года назад

So what about the upper control arm drooping down hitting the strut?

@bradw.491 3 года назад

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. :(

@leilannytorres9316 5 лет назад

I did this process on my 06 4×4 f150 wirh a 3" spacer but i was not able to push up on the control arm instead the jack lifted up the truck. Does anybody knows why?