Front Lift Kit
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From: Paw Paw
Front Lift Kit
Hi,
I recently purchased a 7.3 and I hate the look of a truck with the butt end high in the air. I have been doing some research but I need more opinions from people that have been around these trucks longer than I have.
I used this site for front air bag level kits: Air Lift Air Bag Suspension Kits - Videos & 635+ Reviews on Air Lift LoadLifter Air Bags for Towing - Ride Control, 1000 & 5000 Ultimate Install
I was looking at the second to last option. $390.
Please feel free to post links sending me in a different direction. Im looking for a great quality front level. It doesnt matter to me if its a leaf pack, air bag, block, ect., whatever looks good and works.
I recently purchased a 7.3 and I hate the look of a truck with the butt end high in the air. I have been doing some research but I need more opinions from people that have been around these trucks longer than I have.
I used this site for front air bag level kits: Air Lift Air Bag Suspension Kits - Videos & 635+ Reviews on Air Lift LoadLifter Air Bags for Towing - Ride Control, 1000 & 5000 Ultimate Install
I was looking at the second to last option. $390.
Please feel free to post links sending me in a different direction. Im looking for a great quality front level. It doesnt matter to me if its a leaf pack, air bag, block, ect., whatever looks good and works.
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Bags are for the rear right? Do a search for "leveling kits" and you will find a bunch of topics on this. Some kits will need to have the f350 rear blocks or the front will be higher, but some kits dont.
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I wouldn't use air in the front, it will bounce really bad as the rear bags do when the truck is empty. I have a friend who has a suspension shop install an add a leaf kit in mine about 12yrs ago and it leveled the truck nicely, but at the cost of the nicer ride. I'm actually thinking of x code springs as they are more "progressive", I hope. Air is great to level the truck for towing, but thats it, when empty, let all but about 5lbs out or the ride is horrible. Just go over a speed bump or RR tracks and picture that bounce in the front as well. Just my 12yrs experience, others may vary.
Jim.
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i have the drop bracket style front level kit. rode like stock. slapped in an add a leaf(front and rear). rides like my jetta on H&R cups. firm. not stiff. i like it.
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Leveling kit
I did a two inch leveling kit off ebay. Put it in 12 years ago. Dirt cheap, still great, didn't hurt anything. Don't look to far into it, pretty simple project. Under $80. Took 1 1/2 hours. I did mine on my 01 powerstroke. Looks like it should.
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I wouldn't use air in the front, it will bounce really bad as the rear bags do when the truck is empty. I have a friend who has a suspension shop install an add a leaf kit in mine about 12yrs ago and it leveled the truck nicely, but at the cost of the nicer ride. I'm actually thinking of x code springs as they are more "progressive", I hope. Air is great to level the truck for towing, but thats it, when empty, let all but about 5lbs out or the ride is horrible. Just go over a speed bump or RR tracks and picture that bounce in the front as well. Just my 12yrs experience, others may vary.
Jim.
Jim.
Do you have to drop the axle to do an add-a-leaf?
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What kind of leveling kit is it?
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I don't remember the brand. Some no name. It's just a mini set of leafs that go under your existing front leafs and then comes with longer u bolts. Any brand would be fine for what you need. Basically just some metal. Post a picture when your done. You will be happy