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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:33 AM
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Front leveling/lift kit

Well i bought these 37 military tires put them on there, hopped in started driving and couldn't turn, haha they were too big, I got 4" blocks and u bolts for back and thought the front would work the same way but it didn't. Whats the cheapest way to get that front end up?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:39 AM
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We need more info on the truck. F150? F250? F350? 4WD?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:42 AM
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Its a 1992 F250 4wd, long bed. Thanks man
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 02:15 AM
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Is there any lift in the front at the moment or only the 4" lift in the back?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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I didn't even put the 4" lift in the back yet, just the stalk 2" lift that came with the truck. There's also nothing in the front, I was going to put blocks in between leaf springs and shock but not enough room, and if I did get it in there the tires would be pidgin toed.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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No blocks in front. Do it right or don't do it. (Buy 33" tires)
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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Alright, what do you recommend then?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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A proper lift kit for the truck so you get everything you need for the front of the truck.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:45 PM
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Alright, what do you recommend then?
I think you really need to buy a full kit due to the camber changes that add-a-leafs would cause. Remember, any change in height will adversely affect alignment. Too much and it can't be corrected.

Have you thought about cut-out flares like Bushwackers? 36" Super Swampers fit on my friends '87 Bronco with them with no lift at all.

A stock 250's got a few inches on a Bronco or 150...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by broncoderek
I think you really need to buy a full kit due to the camber changes that add-a-leafs would cause. Remember, any change in height will adversely affect alignment. Too much and it can't be corrected.

Have you thought about cut-out flares like Bushwackers? 36" Super Swampers fit on my friends '87 Bronco with them with no lift at all.

A stock 250's got a few inches on a Bronco or 150...
I mean they fit now but If I turn too sharp barely rub and when I go off roading hit the top of the wheel well so I just want little level kit or something...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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A proper lift kit for the truck so you get everything you need for the front of the truck.
This is first time buying true lift kit any brands you recommend?
 
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How many inches of lift do you think you'll need?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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How many inches of lift do you think you'll need?
Preferably 4" but two will do too, why?
 
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