Leveling Kit, Spring spacer, Lift Block NO-NOs

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In hopes this becomes a sticky.... It appears even after several threads/posts created on a monthly basis, the same question still arises, "should I use a leveling kit, lift block, spring spacer, hockey puck, two-by-four, frying pan, etc, or should I do the perch adjustment to level my Raptor?" The short answer is; perch adjustment. Why? Because a spacer block of any kind allows the suspension to droop the additional amount adjusted, over extending components like the upper ball joints and cv shaft joints. This shortens the life of your components and could even cause separation of the upper ball joint under extreme conditions.

For more information, visit this thread

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/why-spacers-bad-idea-lots-cv-axle-innards-pics-11645/

And this thread

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/40k-mile-suspension-checkup-binding-blown-shock-bent-frame-10550/

And this thread

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/another-reason-why-15677/
 
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*Off topic* Kaiser i love your truck. Always thought m715s were the shit

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Bad bad bad...spacers are a no go!

ok,, I made the mistake I put in 2'' readylifts,,and now after 1000 miles of onroad use and not using 4x4 for anything,,im being forced to replace my halfshats..boots torn and binding .....! I just want to put this out there for anyone considering doing any type of these in the future,,,,, do the perch adjustment only!!!.......I screwed up I feel like crap for making this rookie mistake ..:(
 

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ok,, I made the mistake I put in 2'' readylifts,,and now after 1000 miles of onroad use and not using 4x4 for anything,,im being forced to replace my halfshats..boots torn and binding .....! I just want to put this out there for anyone considering doing any type of these in the future,,,,, do the perch adjustment only!!!.......I screwed up I feel like crap for making this rookie mistake ..:(
Got any pictures?

Yukon Joe
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