F150 Spacer Leveling Kits – Billet & Offset Spacers

Why Level Your F-150?

Beyond the visual improvement, leveling your F-150 unlocks real functional benefits. It creates clearance for larger tires (typically 33 inch, and sometimes 35 inch with the right wheel offset), it improves your approach angle for light off-road use, and it gives your truck a balanced, purposeful look that matches what most owners actually want from a full-size truck. Leveling kits are also one of the most affordable upgrades on the market, with installation that most enthusiasts can handle in their driveway with basic tools.

How F-150 Leveling Kits Work

There are two main designs. Spacer-style kits add a machined aluminum or steel puck on top of your factory strut, effectively extending it upward. This is the most common and affordable option. Strut extension kits work similarly but may attach differently depending on the F-150 generation. Both designs preserve your factory ride quality because they don't change the strut itself, just its mounting position. If you want more than a stance and clearance improvement, and you want to actually upgrade how your truck rides, a coilover package or front coilover is the next step up.

Choosing the Right Leveling Kit for Your F-150

The right kit depends on your F-150's year and generation, the wheels and tires you plan to run, and whether you want to stay with factory suspension or upgrade at the same time. Most owners find that a 2 inch leveling kit hits the sweet spot: enough lift to transform the stance and fit 33 inch tires, without introducing the alignment or driveline concerns that come with taller lifts. If you're going to 35 inch tires, you may also want to consider upper control arms to maintain proper alignment geometry.

Do I Need New Shocks With a Leveling Kit?

For a basic 2 inch level, your factory shocks will still work, but many F-150 owners use the leveling install as a good opportunity to upgrade to performance front shocks like Fox 2.0, Bilstein 5100, or ICON 2.5 units. The combination of a leveling kit plus upgraded shocks delivers a noticeable improvement in both ride quality and body control, especially on rough roads or light trails.

F-150 Leveling Kit FAQ

Will a leveling kit affect my ride quality? A quality spacer-style leveling kit has minimal impact on ride quality because it preserves your factory strut. Some owners report a very slight increase in firmness, but most notice no meaningful difference.

Will it affect my warranty? Ford generally will not void your entire warranty over a simple leveling kit, but any damage directly caused by the lift (such as premature CV joint wear) may not be covered. Always check with your dealer.

What about alignment? Yes, your F-150 should be aligned after installing a leveling kit to correct the camber and toe changes that result from the lift.