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View Poll Results: Whitch would be the best choice?
Option A - Keep the lift
23.81%
Option B - Lose the lift
42.86%
Option C - Suggest something
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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I'll have to look into this...
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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i did the add a leaf on my 250 and i got 2 inches of lift just from that
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 06:06 AM
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4 inch lift is not a big deal. what i would do is put the turbo on, dump the ifs, put a dana 60 in the front, regear to 4.10, and use the drop hitch.

that is how i had all my trucks setup, and never had any problems with towing or power.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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Cant afford a SAS right now...

I sent a email to a local place that builds springs and see what they can do and what their prices are like. If it's not too bad i may get custom springs front and rear....

If i ever start really towing a lot, i'll probably get a crew duallie with 4.10s and build it up. I kinda want to keep my 3.55 (effective 3.08) ratio since i mostly just drive it...
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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Hey AUNE! Clear your PMs so i can send you one...


So Option A looks like it's going to run about $700+

I'm now leaning toward option B, with a twist...

-Question- Can you put a gear vendors OD on a 4x4 truck?

If so then i might go back to stock height and save my pennies for an OD box.... or maybe a brownie....






On a semi related note, i finally fixed my front axle so my 4wd works...
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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You can put an OD unit on a 4x4, you just can't use it while in 4x4 cause it mounts after the t-case.

Now if you got a ranger torque splitter that's a whole different beast.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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If i needed 4x4 its a good chance id wouldnt be safe to use OD, but you've got a good point.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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That's true, no need for OD while in 4x4.

Only thing I like about the ranger torque splitter is the extra shifter, how cool is having 3 shifters!?!?!

But you'd have to move your trans and t-case, back 8" and get bucket seats, lotta extra work.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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With a brownie i'd have 3 shifters too....and 12 speeds...
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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throw in a 2spd rearend and youll have 24 LOL
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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I don't think i've got a long enough truck for the 60 speed we were talking about...
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Otahyoni
I don't think i've got a long enough truck for the 60 speed we were talking about...
just double your 4 speed with a 6 speed then youl have a suicide shift with 24 speeds, it would be like driveing an old mack...instead of an old school bus...
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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TRAILMASTER 4" FRT LEAF SPRING 80-96 FORD F250 #F2541S | eBay her u go chirs 4 lift front leaf springs under 200 bucks
 
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