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Before You Buy: Best Leveling Kits for 2017-2021 Super Dutys

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Posted by Corey Decker on 10/16/2021 to Before you Buy
Now that you have bought your top-of-the-line 2017-2021 F250 or F350 6.7L Super Duty with all of the bells and whistles, you may be looking to upgrade it further. One option to take a look at is to add a leveling kit to get rid of that front-end rake that is common with stock trucks. The question is what leveling kit is the "best" the answer to that is, it depends. The reason it's not as clear-cut as maybe we would like is that different leveling kits are fit for different types of people in the marketplace. Whether it's a spacer leveling kit, a spring and coilover kit, or a simple rear block upgrade there is a very wide range to choose from. So let's break down a couple of different areas and the best lift kits in those areas.
2017 F250 Super Duty Build

Best Budget Super Duty Leveling Kit

For the sake of argument, let's assume the "budget" is under 500 dollars for this particular section. When it comes to the best budget leveling kit there are three options to look at. The first is the 2017-2021 F250 & F350 4WD ReadyLift 4" Rear Block Kit that you can purchase for the price of $179.95. ReadyLift's 4" Rear Block Kit was carefully designed to give your truck some extra rear lift while fitting perfectly and eliminating some of the issues caused by lesser-quality aftermarket rear block kits. Each of ReadyLift's blocks is made from heavy-duty cast iron with an E-coat finish to prevent corrosion. The blocks feature OE-style cast-in center pins and are slightly tapered to provide OE fitment and near-OE driveline function so you don't have to worry about safety or reliability issues down the road. The blocks have bump stop landings and come with a full set of e-coated u-bolts, as well as new U-bolt nuts and washers. The second is the 2005-2021 F250 & F350 Super Duty ICON 4.5" Dual Rate Coil Spring Kit that is available for $299.95. The kit includes a full set of specially engineered progressive wound coil springs straight from ICON's factory here in the US. ICON achieves the front 4.5" lift with a pair of these high-performance coil springs which precisely correct your truck's suspension geometry. In addition to leveling out your Super Duty, these custom progressive wound coil springs increase strength, reliability and improve your overall ride quality and handling for both on and off-road conditions. The third budget-friendly leveling kit is one that we used on our 2017 F250 6.7L project truck. The 2017-2021 F250 & F350 4WD Ready Lift 2.5" Front Leveling Kit seen below is a tried-and-true alternative to a full-on suspension lift. If you don't mind your OEM ride and simply want to level things out, why spend an arm and a leg for a full lift when you can get the same look from this high-quality spacer kit from ReadyLIFT? This complete leveling kit installs easily and is 100% guaranteed to maintain OEM rides, making this a no-brainer for accommodating bigger tires or leveling out rake. The good folks at ReadyLIFT designed this leveling kit for easy and complete installation. Included along with the coil spacers are sound isolators, shock extensions, bump stop extension, brake line relocation bracket, and sway bar drop brackets for proper installation of your new 2.5" front leveling kit. ReadyLIFT's Smart Suspension Technology is used to make the installation of this kit easy and painless, and the whole process requires no cutting. This kit is available for a low price of $249.95.

Best "Bang for your Buck" Super Duty Leveling Kit

After scrolling through the site you may notice that we have a lot of leveling kits that will include things like shocks or an adjustable track bar. With all of these options, one of the best ones that you can get the most bang for your buck on is probably the 2008-2021 F250 & F350 Bilstein B8 5162 2" Leveling Kit. This high-quality Coilover front leveling kit comes with Bilstein's zinc-plated extended length coil springs as well as their B8 5162 monotube remote reservoir shocks for the front. This wicked combination will improve on and off-road performance and of course get you the clearance you need for bigger off-road tires all with Bilstein's legendary reputation for quality and dependability. This kit is priced at about $609.00 which is a steal if you consider it comes with upgraded zinc-plated coil springs and Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirs. Even if you wanted to go the extra step in addition to this kit and snag a pair of 2017-2021 F250 & F350 4WD Bilstein 5100 Series Rear Shocks it would only be an extra $198.00. What makes this kit worth it is the shocks themselves with the remote reservoir which helps your truck perform better and cool faster.
2008-2021 F250 & F350 Bilstein B8 5162 2

Best Off-Road Super Duty Leveling Kits

If you are absolutely after the best of the best leveling kit that money can buy there is one clear-cut option for 2017-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L Super Dutys. The 2005-2021 F250 & F350 Super Duty ICON Remote Reservoir Bolt-In Coilover Kit w/ CDCV Adjusters is the top of the line as far as leveling goes. This pair of high-quality, high-performance coil overs were carefully designed and manufactured from the ground up to provide your off-road rig with amazing new levels of suspension performance and can be adjusted from 2.5" to 3" of ride height, allowing you to dial in your truck's looks and wheel clearance. These ICON coilovers even include remote-mounted reservoirs for vastly reduced fade over stock shocks and even performance shocks with internal oil reservoirs. ICON's Coilovers are an excellent choice for any Super Duty that's going to see some hard-driving both on and off the road and also needs an aggressive lift for awesome wheel and tire combinations. Each of ICON's coilovers included in this kit is manufactured with both quality and performance in mind so that you're not afraid to take your aggressive Super Duty build just about anywhere you dare. The coilovers are built around a large 2.5" diameter shock body made from high-quality aluminum which aids in dissipating heat. The shock body is wrapped up with a specially-designed Eibach coilover spring that's finely tuned for use both off and on the road. These versions of ICON reservoirs come fitted with ICON's unique Compression Damping Control Valve (CDCV) system that gives the coilovers 10 settings for compression to meet your specific needs or application. The CDCV system controls the rate at which fluid flows from the shock and reservoir all at the turn of a dial while the reservoirs are installed on your truck. The coilovers feature CNC machined 6061 spring mounts that are adjustable from 2.5" to 3" of ride height. The coilovers come standard with remote-mounted oil reservoirs that provide both a larger volume of oil over the coilovers alone, as well as improved cooling capabilities to make these coilovers almost completely resistant to fade in even the most extreme applications. It's important to note that the 2020 and up Super Dutys will result in at least an additional .75in ride height with this particular kit.
2005-2021 F250 & F350 Super Duty ICON Remote Reservoir Bolt-In Coilover Kit w/ CDCV Adjusters (2.5
ICON also has five different stage kits that sort of build off one another that are some of the best kits in the marketplace. The 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L ICON 2.5in Stage 1 Suspension System levels out your truck's stance and includes dual rate coil springs, alignment cams, and ICON 2.0 Aluminum Series front and rear shocks. The next step up is the 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L ICON 2.5in Stage 2 Suspension System which includes most of the same as Stage 1 but adds upgraded piggyback reservoir shocks. After that is the 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L ICON 2.5in Stage 3 Suspension System which includes everything that Stage 2 does but adds an adjustable track bar which is carefully designed and manufactured to handle the most extreme off-road conditions you can track down. The bar is made from high-strength steel and further reinforced with a black powder-coat that helps to protect against corrosion and to give it a great look when mounted on your truck. Past the Stage 3 kit is the 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L ICON 2.5in Stage 4 Suspension System. This kit includes everything that Stage 3 does but upgrades the shocks similar to the jump from Stage 1 to Stage 2. The shocks included in this stage include ICON's unique compression damping control valve (CDCV) system that lets you adjust the shock's compression with the turn of a dial, letting you find the perfect setting for your Super Duty's suspension setup or application. Lastly is the granddaddy of them all, the 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L ICON 2.5in Stage 5 Suspension System. This system has everything that Stage 4 includes and adds Dual Opposing 2.0 VS IR 4WD Steering Stabilizers with special nracket along with a front bump stop spacer. These kits are designed specifically to get the absolute tip top performance out of diesel Super Duty's off-road, every part of these kits have been crafted to the specifications that your truck needs to perform at it's best.
2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L ICON 2.5in Stage 5 Suspension System
When it comes to leveling kits there are all sorts of options. Leveling kits are great for getting rid of that front-end rake and in some cases will even allow you to upgrade your wheels and tires to something more aggressive. For the most part leveling kits are a fairly easy installation process though there are some where professional installation comes highly recommended. Whether you go for the cheapest kit or the most expensive, chances are it will include everything that is required for proper installation on your Super Duty.

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