Planning A Lift
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Planning A Lift
Planning to lift the truck in my signature 3". Will I need to replace my shocks with longer ones? Not sure how much play is already in the stock ones. If so, any recommendations on where to buy/brand?
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I can get a 3" rear block kit (blocks and U clamps) from Bronco Graveyard for $70. Haven't seen a good source for just springs. I can get shocks from anywhere, even locally. Do you have any recommendations for places to buy just front spring sets?
I would like to have decent ride quality in the end, but it's not a big deal because the current hard shocks/springs already make it feel like there's no shock absorption. Probably just a sew set of shocks will belt that to a degree.
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Yeah, I've heard of them. Looks like it's easier and cheaper to get a set of lift blocks for the back. More worried about the front. Need to find the right springs.
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I think I'll end up going with a kit. Just makes everything easier.
Front: 4" lift springs, U bolts, pitman arm, track bar drop bracket
Rear: 3" lift blocks, U bolts
The rear already sits higher than the front, so the 1" difference in the kit will be good to help even it out.
Front: 4" lift springs, U bolts, pitman arm, track bar drop bracket
Rear: 3" lift blocks, U bolts
The rear already sits higher than the front, so the 1" difference in the kit will be good to help even it out.
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I saw them in the back when I searched. Hmm... I'll look for front shackles. Thanks!
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I think I'll end up going with a kit. Just makes everything easier.
Front: 4" lift springs, U bolts, pitman arm, track bar drop bracket
Rear: 3" lift blocks, U bolts
The rear already sits higher than the front, so the 1" difference in the kit will be good to help even it out.
Front: 4" lift springs, U bolts, pitman arm, track bar drop bracket
Rear: 3" lift blocks, U bolts
The rear already sits higher than the front, so the 1" difference in the kit will be good to help even it out.
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You think? About half of the F250 and F350 lift kits come with blocks. I may start with blocks, then upgrade to springs later.
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I'll probably keep my 33"s for a while then maybe go to 36" tires. I kind of thought the same thing with the blocks until I'd seen it so widely done.
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Guess you guys are right about the blocks. I guess I'll just spend more and get springs all around. If I do that I might as well go for 6", lol.
For 6", how long will my new shocks need to be? The current ones are 22" fully extended I think, but on level surface they sit at about 18". Would 26.375" do?
For 6", how long will my new shocks need to be? The current ones are 22" fully extended I think, but on level surface they sit at about 18". Would 26.375" do?