If you are putting on the spacer, you may want to note that the spacer has a little wiggle around the bolts, so don't tighten one more than the other (which you shouldn't do Ensure that they are both held tightly. While taking extra stuff off and loosening the lower a arm, I still had difficulty taking the strut out and putting it back in.
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It wasn't hard to install if you have worked on anything with an independent suspension before. I will also add a spacer to the rear to compensate for the weight. There will not be much squat this year since I plan to add a camper shell and gear during duck season. I chose 5" for my truck because it has a baby-size bed I think I gained more height than I had I am very happy with the way the truck looks after it's been unloaded! As the boat is being pulled, there is a lot of squatting. My preference would be to get the 2" instead of the 2" if I were to do it again. It is an excellent product for the price. This was a fun way for me and a friend to save $1000. There is no doubt that the Motofab kit is high-quality and well worth the price. This is the best looking truck I have ever seen. The only challenging part is taking it out and putting it back in. Note that the kit is easy to fit without causing damage to the struts. You have to try not to pop any fluid lines. Taking out the wiring and installing the kit isn't difficult. The biggest problem was the brake lines and wiring in the ABS. This was a fairly straightforward process but it was not without There were fewer problems on the passenger side than the driver's side. In spite of reading the instructions and watching the instructions videos, it took us 3 hours to install. Having called a trusted friend (a master mechanic with over 30 years experience), I asked what I should do. The price was $850 to be paid by me with parts being supplied by a 3rd party garage. There were going to be charges of $1250 for installing a front level kit at a Ford dealership.
I bought a 2019 F-150 with a 5" level kit I am currently driving a 150 XLT Supercrew. There is a high probability of an accident occurring.Īs I did extensive research before buying the Motofab 2, I have no idea where to begin. When installing this with the supplied bolts, you MUST use washers beneath, as they are not big enough to conceal the bolt heads. In this case, the bolts are socket head hex bolts, but they should really be flange head or should be equipped with The bolt heads of the supplied bolts are barely larger than the holes in the strut mount. It is the bolts that attach the strut spacer to the strut mount that I have a problem with. A tight fit is evident on the installation of the struts. However, a spring compressor would definitely make the process easier. claim that it can be done without a spring compressor, and that is true. There is no trimming or rubbing on 5" wide tires on wheels with a +12mm offset. The size of this document is six by eleven inches. It's a little stiffer than expected, but that's why I had hoped to use it more. I was a little disappointed with the overall quality, which is quite good for the price. I would say that you NEED washers for installation.