SKU:LKIS0520SD-2.5-BB-02
2.5 F450 Leveling Kit for 2023 to 2026
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Description
2.5 F450 Leveling Kit
Stryker is proud of ourĀ 2.5" Leveling KitĀ for youĀ F450Ā Super Duty Truck! This kit includes a rugged, stylishĀ ALL steel spacerĀ that provides 2.5" of lift height. Our Identity Series line includesĀ Machined Aluminum FaceplatesĀ to create a unique, stunning appearance. The addition of Stryker's OEM style cast ironĀ track bar relocation bracketĀ assists withĀ correcting your truck's track widthĀ after the 2.5" front lift.
Stryker is proud to finally offer our Ford F450 customers a 2 1/2" Identity Series Coil SpringĀ 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!
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NOW ALSO Available with Optional Model Badging
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IMPORTANT NOTE:Ā Please contact your installer, or Stryker, if using this product to stretch an existing kit, as other components (track bar drop bracket, longer end links, taller shocks, etc.) may be required in order for your truck to continue to function properly.
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 moreĀ 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 donāt adjust for the the changes in front steering and suspension geometry caused by the 2.5" lift.
Stryker's leveling kits also offer theĀ Track Bar Relocation Bracket optional.Ā
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- 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.
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WHAT IS THE LARGEST TIRE I CAN USE ON A LEVELING KIT?
With a 2.5" leveling kit, tires that areĀ one to two sizes larger than stock are candidates.Ā
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 becomeĀ 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 kitsĀ may also provide replacement bump drops to keep the stock shocksĀ 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.Ā Stryker has several recommendations for its's F450 Leveling and Lift Kit customers. Please contact us.Ā
STEEL OR ALUMINUM VS.Ā POLYURETHANE COIL SPACERS?
Several Leveling Kit vendors make a case thatĀ 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.
StrykerĀ powder coatsĀ 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 isĀ USA Steel!
HOW HARD IS IT TO INSTALL A LEVELING KIT?
An F450 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 superduty.
RUGGED STYLE!
Our relentless focus onĀ RUGGED STYLEā¢ for ourĀ Off Road DesignsĀ is often best represented in our customer's builds. OurĀ latest successĀ is exhibited in the newĀ Diesel Brothersā¢ "Night Train"Ā vision shown below! Using our latestĀ Ā āRADā series (RADIUS ARM DROP)Ā F450 SUPER DUTY SUSPENSION LIFT KIT they were able to transform theirĀ Diesel Super DutyĀ F450 into an AWESOME creation.Ā ThisĀ rugged build for their November Truck GiveawayĀ isĀ deserving of the name "NIGHT TRAIN".
Because after the Stylish Stryker Lift Kit Upgrades it STILL PULLS LIKE A TRAIN!Ā
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IMPORTANT NOTE:Ā This kit was Manufactured inĀ the USA and has beenĀ ENGINEERED for superior Quality, Reliability and StyleĀ to match your truck. Check out our Industrial Grade 360 degree "SAFETY Weld"Ā spacers as an indication thatĀ we value your safety first.Ā
Black on black is default, polished and other colors can also be ordered.
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KIT CONTENTS:Ā
- Sway bar drop brackets
- Bumpstop extensions (anodized aluminum)
- Brakeline extensions
- Front shock extension bracketsĀ
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OPTIONAL:
- Track Bar Relocation Bracket
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FITMENT:
- NOTE - Track Bar Relocation Bracket ONLY fits 2008 to 2024 model years
Note: "This kit has been engineeredĀ to re-use the factory rubber isolator as it's the best material for the job"Ā Stryker Design Team
