Hi all, got my zone leveling kit installed on my 2000 F250 CC 4x4. It's advertised as a 2-1/2" kit, but ended up raising my truck just under 4". Surprise! Guess I'll go with the Readylift 5" rear blocks

Before measurements are from ground to top of fender on the front, 39". Rear measures about 41". I'm running a 285/75 R16 tire. After measurements are 42.75" front, 41.25" rear. I had 2" of rake before the install, now I have about 1.5" negative rake. Installing a 5" rear block in place of the 2" I have now should get me back to about 1.5" rake, just what I'm looking for.

Just a couple tips I felt worth mentioning, in addition to all of the terrific information on this website:

1) If you have any mileage on your truck at all, this is a great time to replace the plastic leaf spring wear pads at the ends of the springs, Ford part number 1C3Z-5B302-AA. About $45 from Ford. Also seen in this link https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...t-install.html

2) Be sure that the axle recess for the head of the spring pack centering pin is deep enough for the height of the pin head. I had to cut part of the heads off in order for the leaf spring pack to sit squarely on the axle pad.

That's about all I can think of for now. The kit is awesome, I believe it's a great value if you want to level your truck.

Pat

 

Pics?

 

yeah yeah yeah

I'll get them, truck is kinda dirty right now, and looks goofy with the front 2" higher than the rear, but I suppose I could upload a couple pictures.

 

I would hold off ordering a rear lift before you get some miles on it and see how much the springs settle.

 

LOL!

I'm pretty sure mines a 4" on the front and have had some issues with bump steer and recently had a tie rod end at the pitman arm on the drag link go out. They sell 4" drop pitman arms, got one from Skyjacker via Amazon.com. Haven't put it on yet. Previous owner put the kit on, and it looks like a 4" kit.

Did your kit come with a drop pitman?

 

Right, I agree, but I had 2" of rake before, and I prefer to have more rake than "levelness" (is that word?), so I'm ok if it settles out having 3" of rake or so.

I can't stand driving it with the nose up in the air, so I have to do something now. Besides, when I lift the rear, it may affect the caster angle some, so when I get it aligned I don't want to re-align it after the rear blocks are installed.

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...247038&width=0

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...247039&width=0

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...247040&width=0

Before lift:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...182952&width=0

 

No drop pitman arm here, I haven't driven it much but doesn't seem to be any bump steer. The kit is supposed to be 2 to 2-1/2" of lift, but mine went up 4". Kinda same situation as Mr. Pipeline here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-pictures.html

I'll keep you posted on whether or not I end up needing a pitman.