Originally Posted by jetdoc

How bad did it kill your mileage? Which track bar did you go with? So many questions, so little time......and money!

Originally Posted by jetdoc

Did you change the shocks as well? I have Bilsteins and iirc they are good for up to a 2'' lift...

Originally Posted by pin8246

Ah ok. Just wondered, because the only thing that rubs on mine is the 35's hitting the leaf springs at full lock.

Originally Posted by stinson 108-1

Tom, not to go off topic, but I just got new x codes and u bolts and wonder if you recall the torq specs for the bolts at the ends and the u bolts? Thanks Jim.

Originally Posted by F350-6

I'd suggest you think twice then. For the money you're about to spend, you could just about get a 4" lift.

How much are you going to spend on the shackles, track bar and shocks for just a leveling kit? Ford Super Duty 4.5 inch Hanger Lift Kit - Sky's Off-road Design
Add some rear blocks and u-bolts and you've got the lift you want and you only have to do it once.

Edit: Torque specs

Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-ft
Front spring-to-axle U-bolts 133 99
Front spring-to-spring hanger nut 275 203
Front spring-to-shackle nut 250 185
Spring hanger-to-frame bolts 103 76
Spring shackle-to-frame nut 250 185
Stabilizer bar-to-front spring spacer bolts (LH side only) 55 41
Stabilizer bar-to-axle assembly bracket bolts (RH side only) 55 41
Stabilizer bar-to-link nut 109 80
Stabilizer bar link-to-bracket nut 109 80
Front shock-to-upper shock bracket nut 103 76
Front shock-to-front spring spacer nut 103 76
Jounce bumper-to-frame bolts 40 30
Shock absorber upper mounting bracket-to-frame bolts 103 76
Track bar-to-upper mounting bracket nut 550 406
Track bar-to-lower mounting bracket nut 550 406
Shackle bracket assembly-to-frame bolts 90 66
Stabilizer bar bracket-to-frame bolts 47 35
Front driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts 102 76
Front hub and bearing-to-knuckle nuts 74 55
Tie-rod end-to-front knuckle nut 70 52
Lower ball joint nut 204 150
Upper ball joint nut 94 69

Originally Posted by WA.Ranger

SECTION 204-01B: Front Suspension — 4x4 2001 F-Super Duty/Excursion/Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 02/27/2003

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Spring —Leaf
Removal

Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .
Position jack stands under the axle housing.

NOTE: The following step is for the left-hand shock only.

Remove the shock.
Remove the nut and bolt.
Remove the shock from the front spring cap.

CAUTION: Never reuse U-bolts. The U-bolts are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be retightened. Failure to use a new U-bolt can result in loose or broken springs and suspension components.

Remove the U-bolts.
Remove the four nuts.
Remove the two U-bolts and the front spring spacer. Discard the U-bolts.

Disconnect the front driveshaft.
Remove the four bolts and the two straps.
Remove the driveshaft from the pinion flange.

Disconnect the spring shackle.
Remove the nut and bolt.
Position the spring shackle away from the spring.

Detach the pushpin and remove the bolt and condenser bracket.

Disconnect the spring hanger.
Remove the nut and bolt.
Using a hammer, tap the spring until the spring is free from the hanger bracket.

Remove the spring from the vehicle.

Installation

Position the spring in the vehicle.
Install the spring into the spring hanger.
Position the spring into the hanger.
Install the bolt and nut. Do not tighten the nut and bolt at this time.

Install the bracket and bolt and the pushpin.

Install the spring into the spring shackle.
Position the shackle.
Install the bolt and nut. Do not tighten the nut and bolt at this time.

NOTE: The U-bolts insert through the front spring cap on the left-hand side and through the axle assembly bracket on the right-hand side.

Install the upper front spring spacer and U-bolts.
Position the front spring spacer and the new U-bolts.
Install the four nuts. Do not tighten the nuts at this time.

NOTE: The following step is for the left-hand shock only. The right-hand shock is similar.

Install the shock, bolt and nut onto the spring cap.

NOTE: The suspension must be loaded with the weight of the vehicle before the U-bolts and the leaf spring mounting bolts can be tightened. Make sure that the locating pin is correctly aligned with the axle.

Lower the vehicle onto the jack stands until the front suspension is supporting the weight of the vehicle.
NOTE: The U-bolts must be tightened in a criss-cross sequence. This will tighten the U-bolts evenly.

Tighten the U-bolts following the sequence.

Tighten the leaf spring rear retaining bolt and nut.

Tighten the leaf spring front retaining bolt and nut.

Raise the vehicle and remove the jack stands.
Install the front driveshaft.
Position the driveshaft onto the pinion flange.
Install the two straps and the four bolts.

Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

Originally Posted by jetdoc

I put my 315's on today and it is rub city. I cut the front bumper but am rubbing on the fender at the rear of the wheelwell. I used x code springs with a BDS add a leaf. My truck now sits level. I am thinking about Bushwacker fender flares but I am extremely hesitant about cutting the fender. My 16x10 rims have 4.5 inch backspacing.

Originally Posted by ToMang07