I wont say that money is not an issue but the more I save one place the more I can spend another. What is the big difference between the $2000 lifts and the $1200 lifts. I also have a diesel
and I read about springs sagging and having to change them out.
Is that where the better quality springs come in.

 

Tankhead, On an 8" system I would go with the 5" rear springs. The spring rate is lighter and the ride will be smoother. We built the 8" rear springs for the bigger lifts like the 10.5 and 12.5" lifts.
The 8" rear spring will work on an 8" system but there is no advantage to it.

Hope that helps

peichai, The Donahoe Racing springs are made in the usa and have a lifetime "no-sag" warrntee. If we were to go outside the US to get our springs like most suspension companies do we would have right around the same cost for the kits. On an average its about 300-400 dollars more for a Donahoe Racing system. But its also not the same old stuff.

Good luck

 

Thats was gonna be my guess. I just had to ask! I wish next weekend was already here so I can get w/ Marty and stop asking all these stupid questions that OverKill has probably already considered. Thanks AGAIN!~

 

Kreg, wouldn't the 8" springs be better for axle-wrap issues? Also, how is your airbag system coming along? If a fellow wanted to maintain towing, what rear setup would you recommend (8" system)?

PS. Why on earth would Overkill be banned?

 

Somthing about picture(s) he posted on a thread that was inquiring about a prerunner he doesn't sell. I'm not sure as to the rules for distributors posting on here. And I don't really care to know. I just thought he was very professional in the way he contacted me when I needed MORE information on kits he distributes AND being sure NOT to break any forum rules was his first priority in that initial contact. I just wish him and Abendx were back posting. I used to be rolling on the floor w/ "everybody's" humor.

 

So If I go with 8 inch lift and 5in rear spring I will have to use stock blocks and an additional block.

 

also does anybody know a socal distrubitor

 

Look here

http://www.donahoeracing.com/california.htm

 

I'm going with the 8" rear spring because I don't care much for blocks. My buddy who has the 8" with the 5" rear spring on top of a F-350 block needed an inch bigger block so that it looked better....in his opinion....and mine too.............of course his 8" front springs gave him like 10.25" of lift so that might have something to do with it.
Like Donahoe said the 5" will ride better......just like the 4" spring + 4.5" hanger will ride better than the 8" front spring...........but the 8" front spring will give you more lift than the 8.5" combo...
Axle wrap will be an issue with either if you run some power.........while you get rid of the block when you go to an 8" rear spring you have a big soft spring, and can get axle wrap.

Like tankhead said it was the thread about prerunner light bars.....and the pics he posted of customer's trucks or something like that.


xanthias,
Have you seen the pic of Overkill towing his X with his SD with the 5" rear spring??

peichai,
If you go with the 5" rear spring on top of a stock block your truck should be level..........but a perfectly level SD doesn't look level to everyone because of how the body lines are.....hope that makes sense....

 

Don't know what happend to OverKill, but Im sure ABENDX will be back, last I heard from him he was heading out on his bike for a big ride.

 

this might be a dumb question but how do you get 8 inch all spring lift with 5 inch spring. with shackels or something. Also would it be best to get stock 350 blocks

 

I think it's called an all spring lift since the lift is achieved by only using springs. The 5" springs are to be used on top of the 4" F-350 (or I think early '99 F-250 had the 4" as well) block. You don't install like a 3" spring and a 2" block on top of the stock block.






Hope this helps.

 

this is why i ask. at the sand sport super show there was a 250 with 5.5 rear springs and stock block. sitten on 35s and 38s would be a super snug fit in there. So if I get an 8 inch lift for the front which you say turns out like a 10.5 ... then a 5 inch rear all spring with stock block it dosent really add up. unless i get the 8 inch rear spring with 350 blocks. kinda see what i am saying.

 

I see what you're saying. The other part of it is how big does the 5" rear spring really give you? On my buddy's truck he has the 5" spring with like 4.75" block underneath it and it looks level. 8" rear spring on stock F-350 blocks would give it a pretty noticeable rake.....like how they come nose down from the factory.


I say it is like 10.25" on his truck since his suspension is 6.25" taller than my 4".....I didn't take any measurements off of the back of his truck. He sits up really high on his 37" X-terrains........

 

peichi,
Ok, I finally have to say something. I have been lifting trucks/offroading since I was about 17. (22 years). In the beginning, cost was the major driving force behind any lift parts, now, top quality, well designed and manufactured parts are a must in my book.
I have lifted about 25 '99-'04 superduties for co-workers an friends. The first 18-20 were with Rancho, Superlift, etc; etc; after my first use of Edge stuff, I have not used anything but, including to lift my own '03 crew cab 6.0 shortbed. In my opinion, these parts are the best out there, if they were not they would not be on my truck.
On the 6.0 diesel and gasoline trucks, they sit about an inch higher than the 7.3 trucks, so I stack a one-inch billet block under the stock block in 250's and no additional block in the 350's, with the 5 inch rear spring. Trucks sit virtually level.
Take some Donahoe parts out of the box and compare to anyone else on the market. If top quality is important to you, the choice is an easy one to make.
Also, the Deaver springs used in Donahoe's kits are quality, SoCal made springs....the no-sag thing is extremely important to me.
Keep in mind I don't do this for a living...... so I am sure there are many more qualified people to give you advice.

have a great day!

Tim