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Arizona Desert Shocks(ADS) MESA 2.5" Coilover Level Kit Install

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One thing I learned over the years, especially on my OBS Fords, is that the single best place you can put your money on a "build" is in suspension. I've always lusted after ADS products seeing as they're American made, 2.5" body and progressive valving so they continue to beg for more as you hit the rough stuff.

When the time came for me to settle on a leveling kit, there was an obvious frontrunner and I have been beyond happy with my decision both on and offroad. Install was really straightforward; I found it easiest to cut the lower studs on the factory struts to make removal easier and believe it or not, the alignment was spot on after install.

On road feel is slightly stiffer than stock, with no noticeable sway/roll and a must more planted feel, offroad is where these really shine though and when running rougher minimum maintenance roads at higher speed they just come to life.

My tire and wheel setup is Raceline Alpha in 17x9 +0 fitment with Kenda Klever RT's in 35x10.50r17. Once fully setup as they are today, I had a slight rub on the very lower corner of my valance. I decided to trim the entire valance back and it's been absolutely trouble-free ever since.

Check out my YT video of the install below as well as some "beauty shots" of the truck.



Ford F-150 Arizona Desert Shocks(ADS) MESA 2.5" Coilover Level Kit Install 2023 F150 1
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Ford F-150 Arizona Desert Shocks(ADS) MESA 2.5" Coilover Level Kit Install f150 wheel
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Thanks for the review and installation video. When you said you cranked the preload further, is that able to be done with the coilover still on the truck or did you have to remove then and compress the spring? Thanks.
 

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Great news! The ride characteristics you described in the video is exactly what I’m looking for.
Great looking truck btw. Are you running a C or E load tire? And you said it’s a 35x what width?
Thanks again!
 

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Thanks, I appreciate it. I thought you said 10.5 but wasn’t 100% clear.
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