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The block I used from Ford is P/N: 6C3Z-5598-A
 
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That looks perfect in my opinion. I plan on getting this done soon.
Me also. That's exactly what I was wanting to see.

Mothnuts, did you do the work yourself? Was there anything else involved other than loosening the U-bolt nuts and lifting the springs off of the spacers?
 
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The block I used from Ford is P/N: 6C3Z-5598-A
I am a month away from a 350 CCLB. I will be ordering the blocks you used!
I love your trucks stance...
 
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Old 05-23-2017, 01:29 AM
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Just leveled mine today! Went with BDS 2" front level with Fox 2.0 shocks.

Here are my before/after photos and the wheels i'm running are 35x12.50x18

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Originally Posted by mothnuts
Here's pics of mine using the blocks from a 2016. It drops it 1 1/2".



Have you happened to stick a tape to it and see how much rake you have now? About 1" ?
 
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I learned a long time ago that if there was something that I was absolutely sure I wanted to modify on a vehicle to do it in the least evasive manner. If you can modify something without affecting any moving parts then in most cases that's the way to go. If you only want to level your truck, replacing the rear leaf spring spacers would be the way I would recommend. If you insist on lifting your truck then naturally a lift kit is the only way to accomplish that but be aware that you will be jacking with the front end alignment. In some cases it doesn't matter that much but when you remove bolts and nut to do what ever modification to pay particular attention to torque specifications. The reason I mention that is because it's one of the reason why some modifications can and does sometimes cause noises and malfunctions that you may not have had before the modification.
 
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Have you happened to stick a tape to it and see how much rake you have now? About 1" ?
The center of my front fender is 41" and the rear is 42.5".
 
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Thank you, truck looks great, May go this route with mine until I up to 37's. 1-1.5" will still be enough rake for what i pull 80% of the time for me to be satisfied

Removed the rear block from my f150 and got similar results, been very happy with it
 
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With the lower level on the rear will 295/65/20s fit? They are 35" tall tires.
 
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Originally Posted by mothnuts
The block I used from Ford is P/N: 6C3Z-5598-A
What was the cheapest place you found to get the blocks?

what all is involved in swapping them?
 
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jack it up, put frame on stands
deload suspension with floor jack, loosen u bolts just enough to allow movement.
on the side you are going to remove first, drop the ubolts and ease the axle down, watching brake lines and wires/vent tubes
remove the block, blow/wipe off dirt/dust/gravel. put in new block, and preferably new ubolts, snug them and back off a bit, but do not tighten yet
repeat for other side
tighten bolts, preferably put weight of truck on axle for final torque

Im sure i missed something but typed this in a rush
 
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Originally Posted by oceantrav
What was the cheapest place you found to get the blocks?

what all is involved in swapping them?
Honestly, I never even checked around. I seen the part number on this forum and then went into my local dealer in town and ordered them. I think it was around $150 for the pair by the time I got out the door. I'm sure you could find them cheaper, but they were quick and easy. I did shop around on the shocks, and AutoAnything.com was the cheapest.
 
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I like the look of the 2016 rear blocks. So to change out the u-bolts do I just order the standard ones for a 2016 f250?? Part # BC3Z-5705-G
 
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Has anyone put a tape on the 2017 blocks, tapered and non tapered? the 2016 block are 1-7/8" in the center?
 
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Originally Posted by matrix311
Just leveled mine today! Went with BDS 2" front level with Fox 2.0 shocks.

Here are my before/after photos and the wheels i'm running are 35x12.50x18

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Nice looking truck, just ordered my 2" BDS with Foxes. How much better is the ride? Any other tips or issues you noticed?

Also, looks like north Phx. to me, if so, same here but a little farther north. Who did the install? How much? I was quoted $300 to install by BDM in Tempe. Still waiting to hear back from On-Point in Phx. Thanks in advance, you can PM if you want.
 


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