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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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add a leaf - definately reccomend!

so yesterday i installed a 4" block under the rear end of my 250 and also added one more leaf, same size as stock leaf. drove it around empty, did not ruin my ride at all, in fact i like how it drives now better then before i did the mod. hooked my trailer on the back of it that used to make the truck sag embarrassingly, and it handles it like a champ now!!! no sag, and it doesnt feel as bouncy when driving down the road as it did before. now im asking myself why ford doesnt do this right out of the factory?!? that one extra leaf did wonders, and i got 2 manufactured for $130. best thing iv done to this truck so far!! now thursday, ill be installing a H&S and 5" straightpipe to the truck cant wait!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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interested in your extra leaf, where u ordered it, and its install..

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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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I live in Ohio, ordered the springs from a shop bout 45 minutes from me in Mansfield Ohio. The shop is called Reindl springs. Here's the info: Reindl Spring Service Inc

250 Park Ave E
Mansfield, OH 44902-1849
(419) 524-3413
I installed the springs and blocks on both sides. Never did either job before so it was a learning experience for me.. Took me 4 hours (while drinkig beer) lol
 
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I live in Ohio, ordered the springs from a shop bout 45 minutes from me in Mansfield Ohio. The shop is called Reindl springs. Here's the info: Reindl Spring Service Inc

250 Park Ave E
Mansfield, OH 44902-1849
(419) 524-3413
I installed the springs and blocks on both sides. Never did either job before so it was a learning experience for me.. Took me 4 hours (while drinkig beer) lol
got some pics of the new springs installed?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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Dont forget to update your H&S tuner to the newest version (.20)

Let's see some pics of the new blocks/springs!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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once you get the tuner... those springs will be a distant memory !!!


DANG, I'm jealous.... but staying stock for now....
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Next you'll have to look into traction bars.....
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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what 4" block did you install?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gsxr1300
what 4" block did you install?
Readylift blocks he got from me.

Part # 66-2014
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jdadamsjr
once you get the tuner... those springs will be a distant memory !!!


DANG, I'm jealous.... but staying stock for now....

What do u mean by this? My springs will be a distant memory?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by gsxr1300
what 4" block did you install?
It was a block n ubolts that I bought from Andrew here. It was a ready lift
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Pics will come tomorrow. Unfortunately I work second shift so I won't have enough light/ time to do so tonight. Plus I always forget how to post pics on here, I don't do it enough so Someone wil have to give me some instruction on how to do so
 
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What do u mean by this? My springs will be a distant memory?
destroyed from Axle wrap!..

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destroyed from Axle wrap!..

Sam

That's what traction bars are for!
 
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Pics will come tomorrow. Unfortunately I work second shift so I won't have enough light/ time to do so tonight. Plus I always forget how to post pics on here, I don't do it enough so Someone wil have to give me some instruction on how to do so
upload pics to photobucket,

create a new post, push the mountain/sun icon, cut/paste the image url from photobucket into the dialog box

repeat for each image

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