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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 12:30 PM
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Which leveling kit with HD front suspension?

I have a 2017 CCSB FX4 diesel with the HD front suspension. Does it sit any higher stock in the front? I would hate to put on the 2.5" Readylift and have raking to the back when I could just do 2"..
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 12:40 PM
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I like the pics of the BDS 2" with plow springs. Looked like an inch or 2 of rake left..
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 01:01 PM
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Got any pics of that? I've searched for leveled trucks specifically with HD front suspension but can't find any.
 

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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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Should be in here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-17-18-sd.html

Or the level kit pic thread.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Buliwyf
I like the pics of the BDS 2" with plow springs. Looked like an inch or 2 of rake left..
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 09:39 PM
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Measure your front end vs your back end, do the math and determine which size kit you need,................. its that simple.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 09:45 PM
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Here is mine - HD front end. Just completed today and dealer sent this photo. It also has a Ranch Hand replacement bumper. This is the 1 inch BDS level with Fox shocks. I'll have better pictures when I get back in town Thursday.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 10:30 PM
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Definitely post more pictures. I m thinking based on my measurements that the 1" BDS might be perfect. I too have snow plow springs.

Would also be very interested in photos of the front tire alignment with edges of truck and if you did or did not use a track bar bracket. I really like the stance of your pickup from the one picture you shown!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by fmuguira
Definitely post more pictures. I m thinking based on my measurements that the 1" BDS might be perfect. I too have snow plow springs.

Would also be very interested in photos of the front tire alignment with edges of truck and if you did or did not use a track bar bracket. I really like the stance of your pickup from the one picture you shown!

1in. is coil spring bracket only, no track bar bracket.

He does not have plow prep, he has heavy duty which does not sit as tall.

Looks good regardless.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 06:45 AM
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Sorry, correct....I have heavy duty/service front springs.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fmuguira
Definitely post more pictures. I m thinking based on my measurements that the 1" BDS might be perfect. I too have snow plow springs.

Would also be very interested in photos of the front tire alignment with edges of truck and if you did or did not use a track bar bracket. I really like the stance of your pickup from the one picture you shown!








Hopefully these are helpful - I tried to get a few different angles.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 07:07 PM
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Those are great! Man even with the heavy bumper that 1" BDS makes it look real close to level to me.

I measured to the the bottom of the cab pinch weld on my 350 with plow springs and it s 21" from ground in front and 22 7/8" from ground in rear.. 20" factory tires/wheels.

Do you by chance know your measurement or would you mind taping them? Thanks for all the help. I really like your trucks stance!
 
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Originally Posted by fmuguira
Those are great! Man even with the heavy bumper that 1" BDS makes it look real close to level to me.

I measured to the the bottom of the cab pinch weld on my 350 with plow springs and it s 21" from ground in front and 22 7/8" from ground in rear.. 20" factory tires/wheels.

Do you by chance know your measurement or would you mind taping them? Thanks for all the help. I really like your trucks stance!
Sure, where exactly is the pinch weld? I am super pleased with the outcome - my 6.7 had the 2 inch level and it was too tall in my opinion.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 10:37 PM
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If you look right behind the front flare and just in front of the rear flare you ll see the metal of the cab coming together in what's referred to often as the 'pinch weld'... where that seams together just measure from the ground straight up to the lowest Edge of the metal. Hope that makes sense... so you ve got the 2" BDS and feel it's maybe a little too much level? Did you do the track arm bracket ?

thanks for running a couple measurements.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 11:07 PM
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I have the one inch BDS level on this truck. I think it looks perfect to my eye. My 17 had the two inch and it was too level. I'll measure tomorrow.
 
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