Coil Spring upgrade leveling??
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Coil Spring upgrade leveling??
I'm looking to level put my 1994 F350 2wd truck. I'm planning to run 285-75-16 BFG on it and from what I understand I may need some trimming at stock height so my plan is to just upgrade front springs to accomadate the tires. I know the rear already sits higher so I'm thinking it will fit the tires no problem.
What is my options as far as springs upgrade or would a leveling kit that just comes with spacers that go below the spring be a cheap fix? I have a leveling kit in my 2005 made by Procomp but the spacer is designed to go above spring rather below which I like so I'm trying to avoid the cheap way out but most effective.
Thanks as always for all your help so far!
Also I would have added this to my build but wanted to get a faster response.
What is my options as far as springs upgrade or would a leveling kit that just comes with spacers that go below the spring be a cheap fix? I have a leveling kit in my 2005 made by Procomp but the spacer is designed to go above spring rather below which I like so I'm trying to avoid the cheap way out but most effective.
Thanks as always for all your help so far!
Also I would have added this to my build but wanted to get a faster response.
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Well there you go that makes two of us now so anyone have any ideas? I have heard that you can put in newer SD coil springs as well will that add any height or just stiffness? If it does add height what years are compatible?
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From what I have been told adding stock f250 springs to an f150 would add height in the front since they are made to hold a heavier load.
Also you might need shock spacers as well since youre adding more space in there.
Also you might need shock spacers as well since youre adding more space in there.
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But for the above that posted needing some springs for your 1990 F150 hope that helps.
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I figured as much I know eBay has some cheap spacers for like $75 a pair like daystar brands or others. Has anyone installed 33" tires on their 2wd F250-350? If so how did you make it fit or do they just fit?
If I were to change my coil springs to remain stock but brand new what would be the best choice for after market but maintain the oem size?
If I were to change my coil springs to remain stock but brand new what would be the best choice for after market but maintain the oem size?
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http://www.suspensionconnection.com/ssc-30-ford-f350.html
I found these last night I'm wondering, if it adds 1.5" that may just be enough to get 33" under front. I'll have to measure rear today and then my front to see difference.
I found these last night I'm wondering, if it adds 1.5" that may just be enough to get 33" under front. I'll have to measure rear today and then my front to see difference.
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