Is this a somewhat decent kit?
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Is this a somewhat decent kit?
I have a 2011 F250. I really didnt want to lift it, but after putting 34's on it, it seems lower than it did before. 
I was going to just throw a leveling kit on the front, and see how it looked, but after window shopping on ebay, i came across this kit...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-5-Suspension-lift-kit-2005-2011-Ford-F-250-F-350-4x4-/320818302923?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Year%3A2011|Model%3AF-250+Super+Duty&vxp=mtr&hash=item4ab242cfcb
its a 2.5" lift kit for 2011s, $180 shipped.
Didnt know if it was worth it, or just keep to the front lift..
Anyway, let me know what everyone thinks. I have had a few people say its a decent kit. I dont do any heavy offroading, and dont plan to plow for a few years.
I was going to just throw a leveling kit on the front, and see how it looked, but after window shopping on ebay, i came across this kit...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-5-Suspension-lift-kit-2005-2011-Ford-F-250-F-350-4x4-/320818302923?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Year%3A2011|Model%3AF-250+Super+Duty&vxp=mtr&hash=item4ab242cfcb
its a 2.5" lift kit for 2011s, $180 shipped.
Didnt know if it was worth it, or just keep to the front lift..
Anyway, let me know what everyone thinks. I have had a few people say its a decent kit. I dont do any heavy offroading, and dont plan to plow for a few years.
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Looks to me like it requires stacking the rear blocks, which you really shouldn't do.
You could always get a leveling kit up front, then swap your rear blocks out for F-350 blocks, which will lift about 2".
You could always get a leveling kit up front, then swap your rear blocks out for F-350 blocks, which will lift about 2".
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Gas or Diesel? Will depend on front springs....here's what i did - F-350 blocks in the rear, #6000 springs up front w/1" spacer. Sits pretty level. I have gas, if you have a diesel you already have stiffer springs, you would need 2" leveling kit up front. No new shocks needed.
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Sorry, 2011 F250 FX4, 6.2L
I know its not going to be a huge jump, but I figured for $180 give it a shot, if i dont like it, then maybe next time ill just bump to the 4"
I know its not going to be a huge jump, but I figured for $180 give it a shot, if i dont like it, then maybe next time ill just bump to the 4"
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Also, I guess one of my biggest concerns are the shocks, will I need shock extenders with this kit?
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Now that I think about it, I don't think that kit will fit a 2011. The U-bolts are different.
Check out this kit, it's a little more expensive ($250) but it has the correct U-bolts for 2011 and rear blocks that don't require stacking. Plus you can order the blocks in whatever height you want. It also comes with track bar spacers, shock extenders, and brake line brackets.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250623757306?redirect=mobile
Check out this kit, it's a little more expensive ($250) but it has the correct U-bolts for 2011 and rear blocks that don't require stacking. Plus you can order the blocks in whatever height you want. It also comes with track bar spacers, shock extenders, and brake line brackets.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250623757306?redirect=mobile
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Now that I think about it, I don't think that kit will fit a 2011. The U-bolts are different.
Check out this kit, it's a little more expensive ($250) but it has the correct U-bolts for 2011 and rear blocks that don't require stacking. Plus you can order the blocks in whatever height you want. It also comes with track bar spacers, shock extenders, and brake line brackets.
2011 FORD F250 F350 SUPERDUTY LEVELING LIFT KIT 2.5" | eBay
Check out this kit, it's a little more expensive ($250) but it has the correct U-bolts for 2011 and rear blocks that don't require stacking. Plus you can order the blocks in whatever height you want. It also comes with track bar spacers, shock extenders, and brake line brackets.
2011 FORD F250 F350 SUPERDUTY LEVELING LIFT KIT 2.5" | eBay
I do like that kit. I think I may go that route instead.
Thanks for the heads up! Im not sure how I missed that one.
What are your thoughts on the aluminum though? I was thinking steel would be more durable.
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