Kit was delivered today. I plan to do the install this weekend. I will post pictures as I go. If anyone has any install tips I'd love to hear them.

As you can see from the pics, I went with the full leaf springs. They are huge, should be fun to put in...

 

That should be a fun weekend project. With some luck you might be done Sat and enjoying on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing the pics and the before and after.

 

If you don't mind my asking, how much did the Carli suspension cost?

 

Not cheap. Prices are on their web site. But from my research I think its the best kit going. I will let you know my opinion once its done.

Ford Super Duty Suspension Systems for 2005-20012 F250/F350 4x4 trucks

 

I had the kit on my 2011 and loved it. I gladly paid for the shop to do it since there is some cutting involved. Truck will ride like a Cadi soon. Enjoy.

 

you're gonna freak out how great your truck rides!!

 

Got a jump on the install tonight. Put the drop radius arm brackets in. Just need to drill the holes on the passenger side in the morning and install the new transfer case shield.

 

More pictures

Stock shocks look like toys compared to the Kings








Rear brake lines are a pain, access is much better with the spare wheel removed. After bleeding the brakes with a Motive Power bleeder worked well.


Front done:


I ran into a problem with the front install. The bushings on the Carli track bar was about 20 thousands too wide. It would not fit. With a little effort I was able to remove enough material to make it fit with a file.

As for the rear, I wasn't able to get the rear springs out. Removing the front nut and bolt on the leaf springs was just not happening. I tried heating the nut but my impact wouldn't move it. Maybe if I had a 175psi compressor it would have. Also with the truck just up on jack stands I wasn't able to get enough leverage with a breaker bar to move it. Tomorrow I will try to find a shop that can put the rear leafs in.

 

I had a similar problem with removing the leafs on my old super duty.

In my case, the rubber in the bushing had deteriorated and fused itself with the bolt. Ended up having to cut thru it with a gas axe and put in a new spring hanger etc.
I wouldn't expect such an issue with a truck that isn't that old, but if you applied heat, you may have melted the bushing onto the bolt???

Thanks for sharing the install, appreciate it.

 

Here's a pic of the completed install with the stock wheels and tires.




and here are my new wheels and tires. Unfortunately one 20" tire came in so I have to wait for later today to get them installed.

 

Can't wait to see finished product!

 

I love that lift kit, but after researching all of them, I guess I'll have to settle on the BDS 4 link with Fox shocks, (no cutting required). We'll see.... and price was a little more palatable, but you get what you pay for I guess! Looks good though, can't wait to see the finished product. What kind of tires will you be running?

 

Here it is:

 

That's a mean looking FORD.

Well done!

 

Damn nice truck! Now you're making me want to lift this one too! I swore after the last lifted one I wouldn't do it!

How does she ride?