Great discussion Neal! Thanks for all the details and comparisons. I like the zinc plated uniball/upper control arm replacement. Power of positivity is key, excellent!
I'm new in the leveling kit world. I just bought a F150 Tremor 2023 and I would like to install a leveling kit on it. But I always have lots of stuff in the box of my truck plus I often tow my 16 foot trailer with 2 quad's so I'm scared that it will look weird if I lift just the front. Any lifting kit that I could lift my new truck 2" or 2.5" front and back and not just a leveling kit ? Thanks in advance.
You owe my wife an apology. I was wavering between the fox and icon level kits. You just convinced me to drop the extra $1500 and do it right the first time. Now I need your help, which one of my kids goes to college?
Great amount of information Neal. Keep em coming! Thank you. Can the stock control arms run that Icon suspension at 2.6 without a problem or fatigue because of the angle? Also would you agree that if gonna spend 1880. on that kit might as well spend 1900 on the BDS 4" suspension ??? that includes a whole set ?
Glad I found your channel. You mentioned the price for the puck lift. How much is the Roush installed? Know any dealers in Chicago area that does this?
I'm new to the leveling/lift kit game so any advise is appreciated. Is there much concern about excessive wear because of harsher CV angles or ball joint angles? The most I would want is a 2.5 inch level on a '21 F150, so not sure if that's something to be concerned about or not. Thanks!
Hey Neal I bought the fox 2.0 kit for my 18 f150. Local ford dealership put it in and I’ve noticed I still have a noticeable rake in the front. I’m a little disappointed. Anyway to fix this? Thanks
Anyone have any experience with the vertex coilovers from rough country. I just did the 2 inch plus rear shocks and love it. Super nice ride. Looking to see if anyone has a longer term review
Those prices are highway robbery. Just had my 2020 F150 done at my dealer, $99 rough country billet aluminum 2 inch spacers, $180 labor including alignment. Covered under my 3/36 bumper to bumper warrenty. Yes you need a front end alignment when you level or lift it. I am a retired Ford Master tech so I know a little of what I am talking about. Also I off road my truck here in the appalachian mountains, it's no drive way princess.
@@stevendehoyos2999 most of the time if you talk to them(dealership) they will at least warranty their work. I don't know about them doing a warranty on parts though.
Anyone living where they use salt or brine on the roads....DO NOT get a new UCA with a uni-ball ball joint. Us cold weather folk need one with a boot and grease
Just get a rancho quick lift and save money on these overpriced options. You can also adjust the stiffness of the shocks. 4 years and haven't had a problem.
@@joshhaney9769 went to autoanything.com and waited until on sale. If it is 2.75 in. Like the one I got...dont get it. It raises front end little too high and rides rougher due too less wheel travel....2.5 would be perfect, had to get a block for the rear to level truck since front was 2.75.
Great discussion Neal! Thanks for all the details and comparisons. I like the zinc plated uniball/upper control arm replacement. Power of positivity is key, excellent!
Super informative video Neal. Many thanks for the info! Happy to sub!
Thanks
I'm new in the leveling kit world. I just bought a F150 Tremor 2023 and I would like to install a leveling kit on it. But I always have lots of stuff in the box of my truck plus I often tow my 16 foot trailer with 2 quad's so I'm scared that it will look weird if I lift just the front. Any lifting kit that I could lift my new truck 2" or 2.5" front and back and not just a leveling kit ?
Thanks in advance.
Good stuff. Wish I was in GA. Just ordered vertex coilovers for my 2014 f150.
You owe my wife an apology. I was wavering between the fox and icon level kits. You just convinced me to drop the extra $1500 and do it right the first time. Now I need your help, which one of my kids goes to college?
Lol
For awhile I thought the Wild Willies logo was a poster on the wall.
mictdave1 😂
Great amount of information Neal. Keep em coming! Thank you.
Can the stock control arms run that Icon suspension at 2.6 without a problem or fatigue because of the angle? Also would you agree that if gonna spend 1880. on that kit might as well spend 1900 on the BDS 4" suspension ??? that includes a whole set ?
Yes absolutely if your okay with the additional height
@@RealDealNeal ok and would the stock A arms hold the stress of this kits ?
Glad I found your channel. You mentioned the price for the puck lift. How much is the Roush installed? Know any dealers in Chicago area that does this?
Roush Coilover is 1649 installed
Great video. Can the fox coilovers accommodate 34 inch tires with the factory 18 inch rims?
Yes absolutely
newbie to your channel here, i have an 03 f150 and would like to know what i need for the front of mine? it doesn’t have springs, jus sayin.
I'm new to the leveling/lift kit game so any advise is appreciated. Is there much concern about excessive wear because of harsher CV angles or ball joint angles? The most I would want is a 2.5 inch level on a '21 F150, so not sure if that's something to be concerned about or not. Thanks!
No sir your good to go
Can you put 275/65/20 tires with the Roush/Fox 2.0 for a 2019 F150?
I have a 2016 FX-4 crew cab
What would you Suggest wheel and tire combo for the fox shock upgrade
Thanks for sharing, I learned a few things. But I'm alittle disappointed you didn't go over the readylift 3.5 kit.
Wickedgmc I will in upcoming video. That fits into our mid level lift segment. I’ll compare it to a 4” kit
@@RealDealNeal Perfect!
Do level kits affect factor warranty in my Ford in any way?
No sir
Hey Neal I bought the fox 2.0 kit for my 18 f150. Local ford dealership put it in and I’ve noticed I still have a noticeable rake in the front. I’m a little disappointed. Anyway to fix this? Thanks
You can turn up the Coilover about .25-.5 inches
@@RealDealNeal I’m assuming shocks have to be removed to do so?
@@tnvolfan4life882 yes sir
Anyone have any experience with the vertex coilovers from rough country. I just did the 2 inch plus rear shocks and love it. Super nice ride. Looking to see if anyone has a longer term review
Yes we actually liked them
Those prices are highway robbery. Just had my 2020 F150 done at my dealer, $99 rough country billet aluminum 2 inch spacers, $180 labor including alignment. Covered under my 3/36 bumper to bumper warrenty. Yes you need a front end alignment when you level or lift it. I am a retired Ford Master tech so I know a little of what I am talking about. Also I off road my truck here in the appalachian mountains, it's no drive way princess.
How did you get it covered through the warranty? I have a 2020 and seeing if this is something I can get done. Ty in advance
@@stevendehoyos2999 most of the time if you talk to them(dealership) they will at least warranty their work. I don't know about them doing a warranty on parts though.
@@joshhaney9769 thanks Josh! I will try that on my next visit.
If you’re a retired ford tech you should know that hockey puck style level kits are garbage.
@@michaelsabatine7109 Facts. Those things ride like garbage. Put them on an old Dodge that I had and took them off two weeks later.
It's called hockey puck because that's what people used to use for a cheap lift
Great info! Thanks!
You have to adjust the sensors as well if and when you install a lift or even level kit.
Would you but ion kit on a platinum 2021
Will the icon fit a 2021 f150?
Anyone living where they use salt or brine on the roads....DO NOT get a new UCA with a uni-ball ball joint. Us cold weather folk need one with a boot and grease
Informative video, how about one for the F-250.
Scott Boylan will do!
@@RealDealNeal Great, looking forward to it.
Towing?
I’m not sure this guy really knows what replacing upper control arms really does.
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Just get a rancho quick lift and save money on these overpriced options. You can also adjust the stiffness of the shocks. 4 years and haven't had a problem.
What year of truck? I've debated on getting those for my 16
@@joshhaney9769 went to autoanything.com and waited until on sale. If it is 2.75 in. Like the one I got...dont get it. It raises front end little too high and rides rougher due too less wheel travel....2.5 would be perfect, had to get a block for the rear to level truck since front was 2.75.
Save your money, lift or level your truck the right way. Every truck that I’ve rode in that was leveled with spacers rode like hot trash.
That’s a lot of money for a spacer