Notices
Australia Chapter Join Chapter , Leader: OPEN

Suspension bits and pieces

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 06:59 AM
  #1  
SSSimon's Avatar
SSSimon
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,164
Likes: 0
From: Canberra Australia
Suspension bits and pieces

Hi all, at the recent GTG I was also looking at a number of trucks with sagged front suspension. If the front axle is less than 2" off the bump stops then it's sagged....

This is what I fitted to mine to lift the front of my truck:

2.5" 00-04 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty (Diesel) Leveling Lift Kit @Top Gun Customz

A few points:
1) the kit above actually lifted the front of the truck 3.5", probably because the front was sagged 1" from stock (2" from the top of the axle to the bump stop end).
2) After the leveling kit I need to lift the back half an inch to match the front. Because I rarely fully load the truck I purchased 3" rear blocks to replace the 2" blocks and fitted these AND took the bottom leafs off each side. This worked a treat and made the truck much less harsh in the rear, and it got the front and rear level. The bottom leaf is 1/2 an inch thick!
3) With softer suspension and more front suspension travel the truck actually steers better, handles better, and has a more comfortable ride.
4) As with many US sites, this site is also yet to learn that Australia is the 53rd state and won't ship here. To get around this I set up a Viaddress user ID. See :
https://www.viaddress.com
Basically you can set yourself up with a US address, then the Viaddress service consolidates your deliveries at your US address and ships them over to your Aussie address as one consignment. This can save you a bit if you are making multiple orders within the allowed free consolidation time (one month). Still expect to pay a lot to ship over suspension stuff - it ain't light!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Buck268
2009 - 2014 F150
8
Jun 28, 2017 05:38 AM
fordman19762003
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
1
May 22, 2013 11:11 AM
FORD-or-Die
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Aug 29, 2012 07:06 AM
quadracer173
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Nov 1, 2009 08:22 AM
jlmotox
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
3
May 17, 2009 07:52 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:24 PM.

story-0
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-4
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE