2.5 F450 Coil Leveling Kit for 2017 to 2022

Description

 

Stryker is proud of our 2.5" F250 Leveling Kit with Stryker Smooth Ride COILS for you F250 F350 Super Duty Truck! This kit includes a rugged, stylish ALL steel spacer that provides 2.5" of lift height. Our Identity Series line includes Machined Aluminum Faceplates to create a unique, stunning appearance. The addition of Stryker's OEM style cast iron track bar relocation bracket assists with correcting your truck's track width after the 2.5" front lift.

Stryker is proud to finally offer our Ford F450 customers a 2 1/2" Identity Series Spring  Leveling Kit / Lift Kit as a stand-alone item separate from our full lift kits!

It is available with 5 shock options to match the new extended travel. This is a beefy, all USA Steel Identity Badge and Coil that provides your 2.5" lift. It can be used by itself to level your truck, or in conjunction with a kit to gain even more height!

 

 

Our 2.5" Leveling / Lift Spacers are part of our Identity Series line, and include machined aluminum faceplates to create a unique, high-quality design - Black on black is default, but polished faceplates are available, along with faceplates in other popular colors.  Additionally, the aluminum faceplates can be requested in custom colors!  (custom colors will require an additional fee, and a longer turnaround time)

OPTIONAL SHOCK UPGRADES

Stryker's 2.5" F450leveling kit does not require upgrading your shocks if they are still comfortably within their useful life.

With the shock extension brackets included in this kit the standard F450  Super Duty OEM Shocks can comfortably operate with this 2.5" leveling kit and continue to provide you with that excellent Super Duty ride you expect.

Stryker offers shock upgrades if your driving conditions exceed the standard OEM shocks sweet spot for off road terrain or towing or if your shock is nearing its useful expected operating life. The industry consensus is that with heavy use, you could be looking to replace them at 40,000 or 50,000 miles or sooner. Under normal conditions, 75,000 to 90,000 miles might be reasonable. We have provided a range of shocks for you to consider. 

SHOCK OPTIONS

Stryker ORD- Stryker 2.0

Stryker 2.0 Zinc Monotube Shocks  represent an OUTSTANDING combination of Ride Quality coupled with true Heavy Duty Performance when required. These would best be described as similar to a Fox 2.0 Monotube for performance. This includes the internal floating piston (IFP) construction. But in a clean uncluttered Zinc look with the added value of carrying a Lifetime Warranty!

Stryker ORD-Level 4 Fox 2.0 Fox

The body is a 2.0" impact extruded, CNC machined 6061-T6 clear anodized aluminum one-piece body resists rust over time. Black-anodized, CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum ends. The shaft is 5/8" hard chrome plated heat treated alloy steel. The piston is a race-developed high-flow piston design. The valving, seals, redundant sealing pack system main seal, wiper seal, scraper seal are all designed for superior performance. The oil is JM92 Advanced Suspension Fluid for improved performance at variable temperatures. The bushings are quiet nitrile rubber allows for increased suspension articulation.

Stryker ORD-Level 5 Fox 2.0 Piggyback Reservoir

This Level 5 Fox 2.0 Performance Series Reservoir aluminum smooth body shock delivers FOX's industry leading and race dominating performance in an affordable, hassle-free bolt on package. Its heat reducing design includes a metal impacted clear anodized aluminum shock body that dissipates heat faster than a conventional steel body shock. Its external reservoir allows for increase oil and nitrogen capacity while delivering a striking race look. The included black anodized reservoir mounting clamp and other components are CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum. The race developed high flow damping piston matched with application specific valving provides the Performance Series 2.0 Reservoir shock a predicable ride quality capable of handling the roughest roads.

Stryker ORD - Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Adjustable Reservoir Shocks (FRONT)

• 2.5-inch CNC Machined Aluminum Body
• DSC (dual speed compression) adjuster allows complete control of ride stiffness or softness
• External reservoir design separates shock oil from the high-pressure nitrogen for excellent performance
• Excellent ride quality and off-road performance
• Race-developed high-flow piston design
• Clear Anodized Finish
  
• Application specific valving
• Quiet nitrile rubber bushings

Front Shock Specs:

• Extended Length: 22.290"
• Compressed Length: 14.810"
• Travel Length: 7.480"
• Top Mount: Stem
• Bottom Mount: Eyelet

Stryker ORD - Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Adjustable Piggyback Reservoir Shocks (REAR)

Rear Shock Specs:

• Extended Length: 29.830"
• Compressed Length: 18.350"
• Travel Length: 11.480"
• Top Mount: Eyelet
• Bottom Mount: Eyelet

NOW ALSO Available with Optional Model Badging - Contact Us

LEVELING KIT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

WHY ARE LEVELING KITS SO MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE THAN LIFT KITS?

Leveling kits max out at 2.5" of lift. To lift a truck above 3" or more often requires brackets and other components to allow the steering and drivetrain of your Super Duty to function correctly.

The least expensive leveling kits usually don’t adjust for the the changes in front steering and suspension geometry caused by the 2.5" lift.

Stryker's leveling kits offer the Track Bar Relocation Bracket optional. 

• Eliminate steering or tracking issues that may be experienced after leveling.
• Center the front axle for more efficient alignment
• Retains the OEM factory ride after your 2.5" lift as much as possible.

WHAT IS THE LARGEST TIRE I CAN USE ON A LEVELING KIT?

With a 2.5" leveling kit, tires that are one to two sizes larger than stock are candidates. 

Truck use is a major consideration. A street driven Super Duty may never experience tire rub with a 2.5" leveling kit and your tire selection. That same combination could be intolerable off-road when the sway bars become  disconnected and the suspension is articulated.

Most leveling kit manufacturers offer tire size guidelines and some even provide wheel backspacing recommendations.

SHOULD I UPGRADE MY SHOCKS?

Your choice depends on several considerations. If you still have your original OEM shocks and they have 25,000 or more miles on them you may consider new shocks with the installation of a suspension leveling kit. If you chose to use your existing shocks most leveling kits include shock extenders. 2.5" of lift from your leveling kit will still maintain a shock travel acceptable for your OEM shocks.

If your chose to add a much heavier or larger Off Road Tire you should consider upgrading to performance shocks, which will help control the heavier, larger diameter tires over rough surfaces. You might even be a candidate for a dual steering stabilizer.

Better Leveling kits may also provide replacement bump drops to keep the stock shocks from bottoming out and damaging themselves. Using spacers common in most 2.5" leveling kits (rather than coil lift) creates this requirement.

WILL I NEED AN ALIGNMENT AFTER INSTALLING THE LEVELING KIT?

Yes, Super Dutys can benefit from an alignment after the installation of a leveling kit. Of special note is that the Super Duty's solid-axle can typically get by with centering the steering wheel with an adjustment using your drag link.

You may also require caster adjustment for proper handling and road manners. Many leveling kits include the components to do this. Proper alignment will avoid poor handling and premature wear of the tires.

DO I NEED TO LIFT THE REAR AFTER INSTALLING A LEVELING KIT?

Lifting the rear suspension defeats the styling benefits of a leveling kit. But there is no consensus to the need for addressing the truck geometry if you occasionally need to carry a heavy load (typically greater than 500 pounds). The concern centers on the nose of the truck lifting. For those instances, many Super Duty users suggest investigating an adjustable Rear Airbag Lift.  Stryker has several recommendations for its's F450 Leveling and Lift Kit customers. Please contact us. 

STEEL OR ALUMINUM VS. POLYURETHANE COIL SPACERS?

Several Leveling Kit vendors make a case that polyurethane spacers slightly deaden chassis noise better than aluminum or steel coil spacers.
There is some consensus (shared by Stryker Design Engineers) that factory OEM rubber coil isolator does this job well unassisted.

Stryker powder coats it's spacers to address damage specific to automotive fluids and road chemicals removing any cosmetic advantage of Polyurethane. And there is certainly consensus that Steel is the strongest of the 3 options. Especially when it is USA Steel!

HOW HARD IS IT TO INSTALL A LEVELING KIT?

A leveling kit is considered the simplest kit to install at home. Most leveling kits only need a variety of common hand tools, a floor jack, and jack stands rated for your F250 F350.

RUGGED STYLE!

Our relentless focus on RUGGED STYLE™ for our Off Road Designs is often best represented in our customer's builds. Our latest success is exhibited in the new Diesel Brothers™ "Night Train" vision shown below! Using our latest  “RAD” series (RADIUS ARM DROP) F450 SUPER DUTY SUSPENSION LIFT KIT they were able to transform their Diesel Super Duty F450 into an AWESOME creation. This rugged build for their November Truck Giveaway is deserving of the name "NIGHT TRAIN".

Because after the Stylish Stryker Lift Kit Upgrades it STILL PULLS LIKE A TRAIN! 

IMPORTANT NOTE: This kit was Manufactured in the USA and has been ENGINEERED for superior Quality, Reliability and Style to match your truck. Check out our Industrial Grade 360 degree "SAFETY Weld" spacers as an indication that we value your safety first. 

Black on black is default, polished and other colors can also be ordered.

KIT CONTENTS:

• 2.5” F450 Identity Series coil badge
• Coils (qty 2)
• Sway bar drop brackets (optional)
  
• Bumpstop extensions (anodized aluminum)
• Brakeline extensions
• Front shock extensions

OPTIONAL:

• Track Bar Relocation Bracket
• Model Badging in Black or Polished

FITMENT:

• 2017 to 2022 F450 4WD (gas or diesel)
  
• NOTE - Track Bar Relocation Bracket Option ONLY fits models 2008 to 2025

Note: "This kit has been engineered to re-use the factory rubber isolator as it's the best material for the job" Stryker Design Team