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Old 08-19-2015, 10:51 PM
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Rough country lift for diesels only?

I have a 2015 F250 6.2L gasser. I want a 4.5" lift and I was looking at Rough Country and their 4.5" lift says diesel only. Anyone with a 11-up gasser F250 ever run this kit or is it really for diesel only? Thanks
 
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Rough country lift for diesels only?

That kits springs have a higher spring rate for the weight of the diesel truck. Look into the 4 inch zone off-road kit on their site it's just over 1k. If you like it call sbc off-road out of Georgia they can normally save you quite a bit of cash with free shipping to your door. Zone is a sister company to BDS so it quality stuff. I've used them several times and have been very happy with their products and support.
 
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Front drive shaft issue

I think that with most 2.5"-6" lift kit for 2011 + gas F250 , there is interference between exhaust component and front drive shaft. I read that it can be resolved by changing original front drive shaft by another one with smaller diameter.


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It has something to do with the gas exhaust system.
 
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Rough country lift for diesels only?

No it is the rating of the coil springs in the kit they are specific to either a gas or diesel truck. No matter the lift once you get to a 4 inch lift or greater the front drive shaft will rub the cat on a gas engine truck. You can loosen the bolts by the manifold and try to shift over the cat or have a piece welded in to move the cat slightly.
 
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