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Old 04-04-2016, 01:26 PM
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How much lift and cross over steering question.

Hey guys so looking for some input I have a 2002 Ford F350 that was lifted when I bought it....I'm not sure how much lift I'm running so I measured center of wheel hub to bottom of fender and came up with 32.5 inches. I have 325/60r20 tires which equals a 35.4 tire. I'm sure its at least a 6inch but maybe more? I want to order a crossover steering kit which PMF fab has a nice one for $499 but it says minimum lift needed is 8inches. These pics were already in my phone I can take better ones if needed. Looking forward to your help.
 
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Not much help, but this is a 6" with 35's

 
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would you be willing to take a measurement from center of your hub to the bottom of your fender? Thanks for the picture nice truck!
 
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Ya no problem, Where exactly did you measure? Top, bottom or at the **** where you twist? If **** where?

You got yourself a very nice truck as well!
 
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Thanks man! I measured from the center of the hub...I wonder if anyone knows this stock measurement?
 
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I'm right at 30 1/2" front axle.

My suspension is 6" pro comp leafs with 30% tread life. Also the leafs have settled by now.
 
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Are there blocks under the springs in the back end that you can measure? Can you take a pic under there and let's see what you have?
 
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The rear block measures 3 1/2in it sits on top of the axle perch which measures 2 1/2in from the bottom of the spring to the top of the axle tube is 6in. Is this a stock block set up and I'm running lift springs? I took some better pics and I included the pitman arm which seems to measure about 6in as well. I'm starting to think the lift was pieced together? The blue trac bar drop bracket makes me think fabtech? Anyways lift was done in 2003 per previous owner he had a block under the front and stacked ones in the rear. It was riding on 39.5 Mickey's. I removed the blocks and went with what I have now.
 
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Sorry about the giant and sideways pics I'm new at this
 
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Crossover steering is about the best thing you can do for a lifted truck.

Dynatrac's setup is good for a 6" lifted truck.
 
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That is not a stock block set up on the back end. How's the ride with that big stack up front?
 
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Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter
That is not a stock block set up on the back end. How's the ride with that big stack up front?
Yeah I stop for speed bumps.....I thought it was a bit excessive. That's why I'm unsure about the cross over steering. I don't know if it will clear the front leafs.



 
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I have a 6" and your leaf stack is double of what mine is.
 
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I have a 6" and your leaf stack is double of what mine is.
Can I remove some leafs? Will that cause the front to lower?
 
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You can, it will lower the front end some but in return will have a little bit of smoother ride.

That is where I think you have the additional 2" on me.
 


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