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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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Finally Lifted!!!!

[IMG][/IMG] I put the BDS 4" Lift with all new springs. Got 6' in the front and 7' in the rear. The old springs were wore out. 212k on them. Totally different ride holy cow. Should have done long time ago.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 10:43 PM
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Great looking Ex! This give me a great look at what mine will look like when I get the 4" full spring BDS kit on mine in about a month! When you say the ride is different, how is it different? Also, what shocks did you get with the Kit? Thanks for the info, and once again, GREAT looking Ex!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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I Went With Bilstein 5100'S. it just Rides Stiffer. I'm Guessing Those Springs work On the F250. More Of A Truck Ride Now. I'm Ok With That. My Old Springs Were Really worn Out. Bottomed Out alot. Lift Was Easy.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 11:36 PM
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Gotta love full leaf suspension, nothing to it but shock bolts, shackle bolts, and possible the trackbar pending height. That and a zillion gallons of PB Blaster if you're doing it later in the truck's life, lol.
Compared to the Jeeps I used to build I'll do an Ex in a heartbeat. No adjustable control arms, pinion angle issues, dual track bars, ugh.

Rig looks great sillyjt, I really like the color and rim combo's. Just need to load up 400lbs in the back for a week to help the rear springs settle faster lol.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 09:06 PM
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More Of An idea How Big It Got. Wife Is 5'4
 
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 09:28 PM
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Looks great, keep up the good work
 
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 12:17 AM
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What size tires are you running? I pick up my 6" BDS lift tomorrow and have my 37x12.59x17 cooper STT ordered to pick up Saturday.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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I Got 35 Bfg A/T And Just During Back Up Rub LittLe Front Valance. Easy Fix
 
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Very Nice!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sillyjt
[IMG]I put the BDS 4" Lift with all new springs. Got 6' in the front and 7' in the rear. The old springs were wore out. 212k on them. Totally different ride holy cow. Should have done long time ago.
Very nice looking truck. Is it 4" Ex lift or 4" super duty?
 
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I Ordered The 4" Excursion Lift. The BoxSaid 2" Lift. Part Numbers Matched ForWhat IOrdered Tho
 
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2" for pickup is 4" for excursion
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sillyjt
[IMG][/IMG] I put the BDS 4" Lift with all new springs. Got 6' in the front and 7' in the rear. The old springs were wore out. 212k on them. Totally different ride holy cow. Should have done long time ago.
Looks great!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 06:17 AM
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