Rough Country N3 Leveling Strut | Bilstein 5100 | Auto Spring add-a-leaf | 2" Lift

I install RC Leveling Strut, Bilstein 5100 shocks, and Auto Spring add-a-leaf at home in my garage, and you can too. Before and after, with review, and the basics to get it done. 2" lift.
2008 Ford F-150 4X4
33" West Lake SL369
275/70R18
harbor freight wheel chock

[@luismeza5135]

Going to do the same with my 2wd except not adding a spring

[@nick-wp9lg]

Might need the rough country upper control arms itll help with the front end issue

[@JacksHomeProjects]

Thanks

[@CarlosRamirez-ij8mo]

I want the same setup

[@JacksHomeProjects]

I'm glad you like it.

[@Playstation5-d9u]

I have 33x12.50r20 mud tires the rebound is the 33 tire

[@JacksHomeProjects]

Thank you for this. That makes sense.

[@Playstation5-d9u]

I just got the kit today ..questions why do you have problems intall the rear block?

[@Playstation5-d9u]

Do you feel any problems with the rear block?

[@JacksHomeProjects]

@@Playstation5-d9u I chose to use the add-a-leaf instead of a taller block to lift it and also the added cargo capacity. I didn't have any problems installing the blocks but I had problems removing the center pins in the leaf springs. I hope this answers your question.

[@JacksHomeProjects]

@@Playstation5-d9u I had no problems using the stock block.

[@SandSniper97]

I appreciate the video, I have an 04 F150 with a 5.4 and I've been debating the bils', rc, and ranchos. It seems everyone os strong love or hate for rc. ranchos don't seem to hold up. and bils' have been said to be too soft for off-roading. I don't need to go rock climbing but hunt off some VERY rough fire service roads and with how worn my shocks are not I bottomed out a couple times so I'm looking to level and re-new the whole set. would you say the rc's are worth it? you didn't seem too excited about the rc's off-road would you have gone bils' on all four next time?

[@JacksHomeProjects]

Thanks. I don't regret the RC purchase. The only time it has too much rebound bounce is at extreme slow speeds such as going over something large. Anything faster than crawling speeds are no problem at all. It seems like people have a bad opinion of RC from quite some time ago. People seem to love the stuff now.

[@ALLw3rk]

Basically the same setup I’m going for but would I need the add a leaf also?

[@JacksHomeProjects]

If you want to lift the rear you need to either use an add-a-leaf or use lift blocks.

[@--emt]

I was thinking about getting the N3 leveling struts for my Ram 1500 how do they handle compared to stock shocks ?how are they holding up any corrosion?, rough country is from China and they're very cheap so I don't expect them to last long or be high quality but there fairly reasonably priced

[@JacksHomeProjects]

They have been great. I have no complaints. Im glad I didn’t pay more for another brand.

[@SexyTexas]

@@JacksHomeProjectscouldn’t you swap out the RC shock for bilsteins if you wanted, meanwhile keeping the added lift from the RC struts spring, then you could leave the bilstein at the lowest setting while gaining lift. Best ride for price option available. I may be wrong though they may not be interchangeable with a bilstein shock upfront with the RC strut kit

[@Oblivionsurveyor]

i have a winch mounted to the front that noticeable effects the compression on my struts, would just replacing the front struts improve the overall ride? For example, i hit bumps harder than before the winch was installed, less rebound. So for me the rebound of these 2" rc struts would be beneficial?

[@JacksHomeProjects]

I hardly notice the front end being stiffer than before. Im not sure longer struts will help you with the added weight to the front. Sounds like you need something stiffer than what you have. Sorry I cant be of more help.

[@Playstation5-d9u]

Any problems with this kit ?

[@JacksHomeProjects]

No, none at all.