leveling help
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leveling help
I have a 2004 f-250 super duty with a 6.0 in it. I am looking for ideas and answers on a leveling kit for it. it has leaf springs under it.Can anyone give me the best ideas on where to find a kit. Thanks
Mountain Pass
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From: Little Elm, Texas
Icon sells a great mini spring pack. You can also find the same basinc thing on Ebay for a little less. I just did this on my truck. I would also suggest using an adjustable track bar. It makes the installation an absolute piece of cake, and it allows you to keep the axle centered under the truck. Others have done the lift without the track bar and are very happy. I personally thought it put too much bind on the front end suspension.
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Not sure what your budget is, but I always recommend Rancho's 2.5 in leveling kit. In 2004 that kit was about $700, though. I like it because it replaces the factory 2 leafs-per-side with 8 leafs-per-side. It improved my ride, and pretty much eliminated bump steer. As has been mentioned, there are mini spring packs, and even add a leafs. I personally wanted a total replacement. Different strokes for different folks. I can't say anything bad about mini spring packs because I have never used them. A lot of people seem very satisfied.
I would definitely say X2 on the adjustable track bar.
I would definitely say X2 on the adjustable track bar.
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This is a great question since I'm also looking for a leveling kit for my '04. But here's my concern: I've always been told to never use blocks on the front, and I can understand the thinking, since I've used blocks on the rear of leaf-spring vehicles and never really been thrilled with the change. However look at some of the "accepted" mini-spring leveling kits and explain to me what the difference is between a mini-spring pack and a block. They offer NO spring action because of their extreme shortness, so all they really do is raise the truck by adding space between the axle and original leaf spring. Isn't that what a block does? Anyway, I found an add-a-leaf setup I like better than a mini-pack for the same price on ebay, about $100 and think I'll go that route, but I'd certainly appreciate anyone sharing their real-world experience on this subject.
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I can offer my opinion/theory based on being a physics geek. If you take a block of wood and set it on a flat surface, then with your ufinger, push on the top, close one end. It doesn't take much force to cause the block to turn on end. Now, imagine gluing progressively shorter pieces of wood on top of each other until you have the same height as the original block. Push your finger on the top (smallest) piece and see if you can turn the 'pack'same on end. You can't. The small piece transfers its force to the next piece, which has a larger foot print. This same force transfer takes place all the way to the largest piece, which has a much larger footprint than just a block would have. So, the result is less chance of experience wrap.
I may be way off, but this is how see it. I'm interested to see other responses...
I may be way off, but this is how see it. I'm interested to see other responses...
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