1.5" level kit?

[T-Rob]

So, I'm thinking I want to only lift the front by 1.5". I don't want to completely level it because when I haul something, I don't want the nose completely in the air. I know most folks do the 2.5" and the best way to go is a kit like Halo.

With me only wanting to go 1.5", can I get away with a puc kit?

Thanks,
T

 

[Bigred700]

So, I'm thinking I want to only lift the front by 1.5". I don't want to completely level it because when I haul something, I don't want the nose completely in the air. I know most folks do the 2.5" and the best way to go is a kit like Halo.

With me only wanting to go 1.5", can I get away with a puc kit?

Thanks,
T

No one will tell you its ok to do a "puck" lift, however I installed a motofab 1.5 inch leveling "puck" kit and love it. It was the perfect amount for me and still left me with some rake so when I put my 4 wheeler in the back or tow my trailer it is level. Also the CV angles are not bad with the 1.5 inch. I was able to also put 295/75 R18, 34+ inch tires with no rubbing. If I was a serious off roader then no, I would of gone for a proper suspension lift/replacement but that is not me so I tried to be realistic and get what I needed not what I wanted...
Good luck with your decision. I did post picts and measurement on here under another 1.5 inch level tab.

 

[T-Rob]

No one will tell you its ok to do a "puck" lift, however I installed a motofab 1.5 inch leveling "puck" kit and love it. It was the perfect amount for me and still left me with some rake so when I put my 4 wheeler in the back or tow my trailer it is level. Also the CV angles are not bad with the 1.5 inch. I was able to also put 295/75 R18, 34+ inch tires with no rubbing. If I was a serious off roader then no, I would of gone for a proper suspension lift/replacement but that is not me so I tried to be realistic and get what I needed not what I wanted...
Good luck with your decision. I did post picts and measurement on here under another 1.5 inch level tab.

Thank you, brother! I appreciate the info.

 

[Aandrews109]

Did a 2” ReadyLift Level on my 23. Still have a slight rake and also tow a 22’ Travel Trailer. Towing is level with load leveling hitch. Ran a similar level on a ‘13 F-150 that now has over 150k on it with no driveline issues.
My kit was installed by my Ford Dealer and is the one they use on their customized F-150s.
Just over 30k on my Tremor and all is well.

 

[T-Rob]

Did a 2” ReadyLift Level on my 23. Still have a slight rake and also tow a 22’ Travel Trailer. Towing is level with load leveling hitch. Ran a similar level on a ‘13 F-150 that now has over 150k on it with no driveline issues.
My kit was installed by my Ford Dealer and is the one they use on their customized F-150s.
Just over 30k on my Tremor and all is well.

Ok, good to know. Thank you!

 

[Spamslurpee]

I think the big reason why you get some pushback on the pucks on this forum comes down to it not being a great option for off-roading. Given the Tremor is an off road truck, making it worse at off roading (potentially) isn't something you'll get a lot of support for. Most people here will tell you that you should get longer front shocks and do it the correct way.

That said, I know many people buy the Tremor because of how it looks. Some of these trucks will never see any off roading beyond an unpaved driveway.

 

[df4801]

I did the 1.5” level with pucks. No complaints or issues. You can search my posts to view pics of the result. Still with a slight take and I’m running 295 tires

 

[Cheif2Slo]

2.5” pucks on my ‘21 no issues after ~60k. Lots of snow driving, moderate off road. I’ll be going longer struts soon, but had no complaints so far.

 

[ABB]

you can get the adjustable coilovers and just make them the height you want.

depending on tongue weight you will have little sag.. if your tongue weight is high use bags or RAS.

 

[BillfLang]

I think the big reason why you get some pushback on the pucks on this forum comes down to it not being a great option for off-roading. Given the Tremor is an off road truck, making it worse at off roading (potentially) isn't something you'll get a lot of support for. Most people here will tell you that you should get longer front shocks and do it the correct way.

That said, I know many people buy the Tremor because of how it looks. Some of these trucks will never see any off roading beyond an unpaved driveway.

Not one to argue , but disagree !! There is nothing wrong with Pucks for every day off roading ! Where do you get your bad information from ? I have ran pucks for over 12 years on all of my trucks up to 3" home made on a straight Axel , mostly 2.5 , on coil overs with no issue ! At all. When I say every day off roading , No Jumping hills and hard off road Racing !!

 

[SP1]

I have a 23 Tremor 402a. I went initially with an Auto Spring 2.0 kit but it yielded a 2.5” lift so I swapped it for an Auto Spring 1.5” kit which yielded a 1.7” lift. For me it’s the ideal level and cost. As long as you are not rock crawling, jumping or installing heavy wheels and tires you will be just fine with a quality puck kit. Shocks are a better way to go but obviously it’s more expensive. You don’t want to go puck but also don’t want a full coil over Eibach makes good quality shocks that have a snap ring adjustment to give you a mild lift and better ride quality. If you also use their springs you will yield more then your desired 1.5” lift so shock only would be ideal. They also have a 2R kit which is a fully assembled coilover combo with adjustable perch in the range you want. Parts prices will range from $150-6000 depending on how mild to wild a suspension you want and who makes it. Halo lifts also has a Stage 1 kit that without the SPC arms (they are garbage imo and fail, don’t use SPC arms) that starts at $1500.
Here is a list of companies (off the top of my head) that make kits.
1. Auto Spring (puck kit)
2. Motofab (puck)
3. Ready Lift (puck)
4. Rough Country (puck, or shock and spring)
5. Bilstein (shock with adjustable spring clip perch)
6. Eibach (shock, spring and coil over available)
7. Halo Lifts (coilover)
8. Icon (coilover)

Standard F150, Tremor and Raptor all have different shock lengths.

 

[T-Rob]

I have a 23 Tremor 402a. I went initially with an Auto Spring 2.0 kit but it yielded a 2.5” lift so I swapped it for an Auto Spring 1.5” kit which yielded a 1.7” lift. For me it’s the ideal level and cost. As long as you are not rock crawling, jumping or installing heavy wheels and tires you will be just fine with a quality puck kit. Shocks are a better way to go but obviously it’s more expensive. You don’t want to go puck but also don’t want a full coil over Eibach makes good quality shocks that have a snap ring adjustment to give you a mild lift and better ride quality. If you also use their springs you will yield more then your desired 1.5” lift so shock only would be ideal. They also have a 2R kit which is a fully assembled coilover combo with adjustable perch in the range you want. Parts prices will range from $150-6000 depending on how mild to wild a suspension you want and who makes it. Halo lifts also has a Stage 1 kit that without the SPC arms (they are garbage imo and fail, don’t use SPC arms) that starts at $1500.
Here is a list of companies (off the top of my head) that make kits.
1. Auto Spring (puck kit)
2. Motofab (puck)
3. Ready Lift (puck)
4. Rough Country (puck, or shock and spring)
5. Bilstein (shock with adjustable spring clip perch)
6. Eibach (shock, spring and coil over available)
7. Halo Lifts (coilover)
8. Icon (coilover)

Standard F150, Tremor and Raptor all have different shock lengths.

Thank you…great information!

 

[SP1]

Thank you…great information!

No problem, I only know because I went through the same debating. For the money and use the puck is great. I will be upgrading to shocks or coilovers when I put new larger tires on the vehicle. The valving in the stock shocks doesn’t work well with larger heavier tires. You will develope a noticeable roughness and vibration at freeway speeds.

 

[T-Rob]

No problem, I only know because I went through the same debating. For the money and use the puck is great. I will be upgrading to shocks or coilovers when I put new larger tires on the vehicle. The valving in the stock shocks doesn’t work well with larger heavier tires. You will develope a noticeable roughness and vibration at freeway speeds.

Also good to know. As of right now, I don’t plan to go to bigger tires. I just want to bring the front up about an inch and a half…that’s it.