Level kit now available

Hagewood · May 31, 2021

I know there’s some skepticism surrounding leveling these trucks out. I’m just posting to let y’all know Fabtech has a level available for the TRX. Bwoody appears they’re about to sell it as well seeing as the part # is the same. I’ll have mine on by the end of the week and will follow up with how it goes

APEX TRX · May 31, 2021

Pure crap. Don't use a spacer to lift your truck, wait for Spring options to become available.

BM21GC · May 31, 2021

There is no way the CV’s could handle more droop (would need to see actual proof if they can) that this spacer kit will cause the suspension to have. I hope you NEVER drive it off road or anywhere you could extend out the suspension at all.

Not being a hater at all, but as much time as I have spent working at CST Suspension snd ICON Vehicle Dynamics I get what is right and what to stay away from. This is pure trouble in my opinion, be careful my friend.

Bambi · May 31, 2021

BM21GC said:
There is no way the CV’s could handle more droop (would need to see actual proof if they can) that this spacer kit will cause the suspension to have. I hope you NEVER drive it off road or anywhere you could extend out the suspension at all.

Not being a hater at all, but as much time as I have spent working at CST Suspension snd ICON Vehicle Dynamics I get what is right and what to stay away from. This is pure trouble in my opinion, be careful my friend.

“Not being a hater but this product is total shit, is dangerous and you should be ashamed. Also your kids are ugly”

BM21GC · May 31, 2021

Bambi said:
“Not being a hater but this product is total shit, is dangerous and you should be ashamed. Also your kids are ugly”

You should install and go test it, would be the perfect kit for ya

soulsea · May 31, 2021

2" will slightly reverse rake most trucks depending on how they came from the factory.

1.5" seems more prudent especially if one plans to ever have anything heavy in the bed. (giggity)

And certainly not the way this product is doing it ... perch collars or nothing.

Bambi · May 31, 2021

BM21GC said:
You should install and go test it, would be the perfect kit for ya

Was a joke. I’m not a fan of leveling kits

Boosted · May 31, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, spacer lifts won’t increase droop. The shocks actually limit droop on this style suspension. The adverse affects of adding a spacer to lift/level the front without changing the shocks is you will change the range of shock travel from approximately 50/50 (up/down travel) to having more up and less down (70/30 ish) travel. You will notice this on most trucks (unsure if will be as apparent on a TRX) that have level kits without longer front shocks by driving over a speed bump with a little bit of speed and you will hear a chunk as the shocks reach full extension on rebound. The cure for this is running a longer shock but then you risk over extending the capacity of the CV joints.

BM21GC · May 31, 2021

Boosted said:
Contrary to popular belief, spacer lifts won’t increase droop. The shocks actually limit droop on this style suspension. The adverse affects of adding a spacer to lift/level the front without changing the shocks is you will change the range of shock travel from approximately 50/50 (up/down travel) to having more up and less down (70/30 ish) travel. You will notice this on most trucks (unsure if will be as apparent on a TRX) that have level kits without longer front shocks by driving over a speed bump with a little bit of speed and you will hear a chunk as the shocks reach full extension on rebound. The cure for this is running a longer shock but then you risk over extending the capacity of the CV joints.

What you explained is def accurate if the spacer was inside the coilover upper mount on top of the coil spring. or if per say a replacement spring was used like Eibach is making to gain lift.

In this case, and what is out there people are doing currently, the spacer is installed on top of the coilover upper mount thus extending the total length of the shock. (Measured from top of the installed spacer to the center bolt hole in the lower shock rod end. This will add overall droop, and my best guess heavily bind the CV’s

Boosted · May 31, 2021

BM21GC said:
What you explained is def accurate if the spacer was inside the coilover upper mount on top of the coil spring. or if per say a replacement spring was used like Eibach is making to gain lift.

In this case, and what is out there people are doing currently, the spacer is installed on top of the coilover upper mount thus extending the total length of the shock. (Measured from top of the installed spacer to the center bolt hole in the lower shock rod end. This will add overall droop, and my best guess heavily bind the CV’s

Haha, you are correct. I guess I should have actually looked at the kit that was being offered. I also don't have my TRX yet and therefore do not know the specifics for this application. Totally forgot these are coilover fronts and not a coil spring / monoshock front like my 2500....

BM21GC · May 31, 2021

Boosted said:
Haha, you are correct. I guess I should have actually looked at the kit that was being offered. I also don't have my TRX yet and therefore do not know the specifics for this application. Totally forgot these are coilover fronts and not a coil spring / monoshock front like my 2500....

Ya they are full coilover with a-arms VS the 2500 strait axle with coil. You are gonna be stoked when you get it, seriously the best truck I have been in by far. You are a bit giddy every time you drive it with the power, brings out the kid in us!!

Boosted · May 31, 2021

BM21GC said:
Ya they are full coilover with a-arms VS the 2500 strait axle with coil. You are gonna be stoked when you get it, seriously the best truck I have been in by far. You are a bit giddy every time you drive it with the power, brings out the kid in us!!

Yup, I know they are IFS vs solid axle.... just didn’t think before I typed.... lol

sisaacks · May 31, 2021

Bambi said:
“Not being a hater but this product is total shit, is dangerous and you should be ashamed. Also your kids are ugly”

LMAO WTF???? hahahaha

TerrysTRX · May 31, 2021

obviously not on my TRX but I’ve went this route before for leveling and it was a horrible ride and didn’t feel “right” I learned from that mistake that if I’m gonna do it, do it correctly. Not saying that this kit won’t work, just that Im not trying it out

MWM841 · May 31, 2021

Total crap!!!!
who would install this on a 90K truck

More Cow Bell · May 31, 2021

soulsea said:
2" will slightly reverse rake most trucks depending on how they came from the factory.

1.5" seems more prudent especially if one plans to ever have anything heavy in the bed. (giggity)

And certainly not the way this product is doing it ... perch collars or nothing.

Totally agree that 2” is too much. This whole concept is going to take time, and testing. I can see a complete long travel kit for the truck in the future. (Patients)lol! Either way it will be several thousand!

Johnny@JustBoltOns · May 31, 2021

I'm waiting for some other leveling kits. I have access to this one but I'm not a fan of spacers, I've ran into premature wear on my previous F-150s with them.