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F-150 Leveling kit Install Guide

Your F-150

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This page covers the US F-150, not the Raptor or PowerBoost.

Fixes the truck's rake
Hard$120–$3003–5 hrs
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Why do it

Lifts the front to match the rear and makes room for bigger tires.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
  • Have a good jack and stands that can hold a truck.
  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
  • Have a good jack and stands that can hold a truck.
  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
  • Have a good jack and stands that can hold a truck.

Steps

  1. Take apart the front

    • Remove the wheels and front suspension parts.
    Watch this step (ReadyLIFT on a 2015-2020) (0:39–2:35)

  2. Fit the kit on the strut

    • Fit the spacer to the strut.
    Watch this step (2:35–3:08)

  3. Reinstall the strut

    • Refit it.
    Watch this step (3:08–4:20)

  4. Put it back

    • Finish up and refit the wheels.
    Watch this step (4:20–5:05)

  5. Remove the stock strut

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (on a 2021-2026) (0:52–4:17)

  6. Fit the spacer

    • Attach the spacer.
    Watch this step (4:17–5:52)

  7. Reinstall the strut

    • Refit it.
    Watch this step (5:52–10:46)

  8. Disconnect the brake lines

    • Remove the wheel and free the brake and ABS lines.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2009-2014) (0:26–2:47)

  9. Take apart the knuckle

    • Disconnect the tie rod and axle, then separate the knuckle.
    Watch this step (2:47–5:55)

  10. Remove the strut

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (5:55–8:15)

  11. Assemble the kit

    • Build the kit onto the strut.
    Watch this step (8:15–10:16)

  12. Fit the strut

    • Refit the strut.
    Watch this step (10:16–14:42)

  13. Reassemble

    • Refit the knuckle and finish up.
    Watch this step (14:42–17:10)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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