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Old 01-06-2008, 03:42 PM
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f150 lift for a f250?will it work?

ive been lookin at bronco grave yards lift kits but all the lift kits are for f-150s. my truck is an f-250 will these lift kits work on my truck?
 
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Old 01-06-2008, 04:11 PM
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For a 4x4 you have leaf springs in the front, don't you? All 150s have coils..

For the rear a 250 should use the same size leafs, you'll gain height but you might lose load ratings. I'm not entirely sure on this though.
Someone here with a 250 will be of more help, but I do remember reading threads in the "offroad" forum on hacking an old Ford truck to use modern Ford leafs in the front and rear, you might wanna read up on that.
 
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Old 01-06-2008, 04:12 PM
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It really helps to put all info available in your post so that everyone else knows what you are working on.

Things like
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F150 250 350
4x2 4x4
Single cab super cab crew cab

All play a part in our answers

For a 73-77 or 77.5 79 4x4 F250 single cab put gently....NO!

For a 73-79 super cab or crew cab....yes they are the same
 
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Old 01-06-2008, 04:45 PM
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Ok after seeing in another post you have a 75 highboy here is the correct answer.

No F150 coils will not work on your leaf spung F250.

You need to buy a kit for 73-77 F250 4x4(not 77.5-79)

The highboys have 2.5" wide front springs. It seems Ive heard some guys used 77.5-79 kits somehow but you lose atleast 2" in lift height.


Skyjacker and maybe others sell kits for your truck

Whatever you do...DO NOT put a body lift on.
 
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sorry

it is a 1975 ford f250 regular cab 4x4
 
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whats wrong with a body lift?
 
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body lifts are turds that have been ground up and spun in to a polyvinyl puck used to put space between the frame and cab.

They ride rough they loosen over time they (insert derogatory comment here) I will never own another vehicle with a body lift. Do yourself a favor and buy a complete system consisting of all 4 new springs. You will thank me for it one day.
 
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I wouldn't go with a body lift for the reasons STG has already said.

Something like a Skyjacker system will ride much better. Here's an example: http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/61A2650A0A0.aspx
 
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