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Jan 14, 2018 | 08:43 AM

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Snowman 8

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Originally Posted by Buliwyf

Put your hand between the front axle and your bump stops. Notice the lack of anything?

That's why 2" up on the front, beats 2" down on the rear.

Nicely said!

Jan 14, 2018 | 09:02 AM

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doucetrr

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Originally Posted by Buliwyf

BDS is GTG. Opt for the Fox2.0 upgrade.

What is GTG???

Jan 14, 2018 | 09:18 AM

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Buliwyf

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Grab Taylors Goodies.

Good to Go.

Jan 14, 2018 | 10:05 AM

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cficare

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Originally Posted by Buliwyf

Put your hand between the front axle and your bump stops. Notice the lack of anything?

That's why 2" up on the front, beats 2" down on the rear.

Are you trying to say I lost 2" of travel when I lowered my rear? If so, that is incorrect. There was no loss of suspension travel.

2" more up front? That's good ... if you need it.

Jan 14, 2018 | 10:35 AM

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Martin6

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Originally Posted by Buliwyf

Put your hand between the front axle and your bump stops. Notice the lack of anything?

That's why 2" up on the front, beats 2" down on the rear.

Couldn't you cut down the front bump stops for a little more clearance?

Jan 14, 2018 | 11:02 AM

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acadianbob

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If you are hitting the bump stops on a super duty, you are out of control or overloaded.

Jan 14, 2018 | 11:49 AM

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DeputyDiesel

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Originally Posted by acadianbob

If you are hitting the bump stops on a super duty, you are out of control or overloaded.

Except for off roading. I’ve had to cross some serious terrain where full articulation is needed and hitting bump stops can hinder the trucks ability to fully flex.

Jan 14, 2018 | 11:59 AM

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Snowman 8

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Originally Posted by acadianbob

If you are hitting the bump stops on a super duty, you are out of control or overloaded.

You might be out of control but I’m not! I am probably against the front bump stops every day at work. I’m not overloaded either.

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Jan 14, 2018 | 12:01 PM

#24

Buliwyf

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If you are hitting the bump stops on a super duty, you are out of control or overloaded.

What's the distance above your front bump stops. 2"? 3"? See any wear on the top of them?

3" wheel travel, yeah that sounds nice.

Jan 15, 2018 | 03:00 PM

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Not that it matters in this case, but doesn't the snow plow package mean that the truck would be level from the factory?

If so, what is the factory using in the snow plow package to make it level?

Jan 15, 2018 | 03:19 PM

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J Standard

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Originally Posted by CNC

Not that it matters in this case, but doesn't the snow plow package mean that the truck would be level from the factory?

If so, what is the factory using in the snow plow package to make it level?

Snow plow prep isn't even close to level but it is the tallest riding front end you can get.

It is simply a taller/stiffer coil spring, really not even taller, simply doesn't squat as much as the other coils.

Jan 15, 2018 | 05:04 PM

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jimzpsd

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Originally Posted by Snowman 8

Just be prepared to put bigger wheels and tires on after the level. Once started its hard to stop...

LOL, so true indeed. My kit came last week and trying to wait for spring to put it on..........not easy. So in the mean time I'm looking at tire/wheel combos

Jan 15, 2018 | 05:17 PM

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Thanks for the clarity.

I have an older, 2003 F250 that I bought brand new. I remember back then, it was the snow plow package that would make the truck level, or at least that was what I was told.