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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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I will definitely add that to the top of my to do list, along with the front end work. Probably be easier to knock it out all at once. Would it be a good idea to have an alignment done afterwards?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Yep when everything is all said and done, it wouldn't hurt to get an alignment done.
 
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Thanks, again drey! (is this an appropriate time to send reps? I'm still new and not totally clear on what reps actually are)

One last question, if I did go with the f350 blocks in the rear, or the 5" block, would that mean that I would still be able to go with a leveling kit in the front, or have to lift it even higher? Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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Thanks, again drey! (is this an appropriate time to send reps? I'm still new and not totally clear on what reps actually are)

One last question, if I did go with the f350 blocks in the rear, or the 5" block, would that mean that I would still be able to go with a leveling kit in the front, or have to lift it even higher? Thanks!
Feel free to rep not sure if you can yet being new, but give it a try!

Well, I would get the front height where you want it, then measure the back and see how high you need to go.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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That makes sense, I can see some fun projects in my near future
Thanks for the help, drey. Reps have been sent! Pictures will come as the work gets done!
 
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you can also do a nice full 4" lift kit
2001 2004 Ford F 250 F 350 Super Duty 2WD Fabtech 4" Basic System K2094 | eBay
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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That makes sense, I can see some fun projects in my near future
Thanks for the help, drey. Reps have been sent! Pictures will come as the work gets done!
Thanks! Cool, we like pics

Yeah and like Scaler said... you can simply get a full lift kit too. There's another thread on here about piecing together a lift versus buying a kit. Search and check it out. Basically depends on what you wanna do, and what your budget is.
 
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