'97 SCLB 7.3L F250 4x4 - need front leveling solution
#18
11-25-2021, 08:21 AM
Did you ever figure it out.. got the same truck
Okay folks...
Picked up a new to me, '97 F250 7.3L 4x4 Super Cab Long Bed (with only 75K miles - yee haw!!)... and want to level it out or go a tiny bit higher in front over the stock rear height.
I've read through many posts, and even though some are old most links to parts don't work anymore. I loved the guy who said he started 3 threads for the same subject, because yahoos kept coming in and muddying the waters with information... not relative to HIS exact truck. I'm with him... and would love to hear solutions that work for ONLY my truck.
The idea is to go a bit bigger tire (no more then a 33"), to help with the freeway speeds of 70mph, and not getting too high in the RPMs with a 4:10 rear end. Also... for looks of course.
I don't want to run an add-a-leaf, as I know what happens to the ride when you do. And honestly, this truck rides pretty damn good for what it is. So I'm not looking to make the ride worse, but same/same... just a tad taller. Maybe a 2.5" kit or so.
... I'm perfectly capable to do some fabrication/welding. But sometimes know when to hit the "add to cart". Time is money!
HELP get me going!!
Picked up a new to me, '97 F250 7.3L 4x4 Super Cab Long Bed (with only 75K miles - yee haw!!)... and want to level it out or go a tiny bit higher in front over the stock rear height.
I've read through many posts, and even though some are old most links to parts don't work anymore. I loved the guy who said he started 3 threads for the same subject, because yahoos kept coming in and muddying the waters with information... not relative to HIS exact truck. I'm with him... and would love to hear solutions that work for ONLY my truck.
The idea is to go a bit bigger tire (no more then a 33"), to help with the freeway speeds of 70mph, and not getting too high in the RPMs with a 4:10 rear end. Also... for looks of course.
I don't want to run an add-a-leaf, as I know what happens to the ride when you do. And honestly, this truck rides pretty damn good for what it is. So I'm not looking to make the ride worse, but same/same... just a tad taller. Maybe a 2.5" kit or so.
... I'm perfectly capable to do some fabrication/welding. But sometimes know when to hit the "add to cart". Time is money!
HELP get me going!!
#19
11-26-2021, 04:35 PM
Raised "Viagra" trucks are so over anyway. Leave the front alone...take the 2" blocks out of the back to lower it to level. I replaced the 4" blocks on my '97 F350 4X4 with 2" from an F250. Now it sits level and with the lower center of gravity it corners like a GT 350. Plus, chicks like it better.
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