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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 10:13 AM
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After lurking here I bought a 2000 XLT V10 2wd, thanks to you folks I have fixed the a/c issues and the info center.

My question is it’s sitting on 305-85 20’s and I’m assuming has a lift of some sort. It has a small block in the rear and has bilstein shocks but would any other pics help to identify?

I just want want to level it. Thanks again for the help so far and I’m hoping someone can help with this

 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 10:27 AM
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Welcome to the club! Clean looking X! I'm sure the local suspension gurus will chime in. Take some pics of the suspension including the block and springs and post up.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 10:39 AM
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Will do when I get to the house tonight
 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 12:25 PM
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RWD Ex did not come from the factory with a rear block. the springs are mounted directly to the spring perch..
 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 12:27 PM
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Nice looking! I want to find a 2nd Ex this time in 2wd
 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pirate4x4_camo
RWD Ex did not come from the factory with a rear block. the springs are mounted directly to the spring perch..
thats what’s leading me to the assumption it has some sort of lift, that and 32” tall tires. I believe iirc the block is about 2”

ill get some pics when I get home

 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 10:03 PM
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Here are a few pics of the suspension hopefully someone can identify the changes from stock. I’m happy with the rear but would like to level it.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 10:30 PM
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Yes it has had blocks added to raise the ride height.

hard to tell from the pics how much rake it has so if you measure from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender lip both front and rear then we can figure out your rake as well as height change over stock.

to level it the best way in my opinion is to lower the back. After doing your measurments you can figure the exact height you want and order a set of custom blocks from PMF.

Ford F-250/350 Fabricated Lift Blocks
 
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 09:14 AM
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I’ll get measurements this afternoon, I would prefer to lift the front to match just for looks.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 12:56 PM
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Did the 4wd come with a spacer blocks in the rear? I'm also a new x owner and trying to figure things out with my ride.
 
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Yes.

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Originally Posted by rwebb
Did the 4wd come with a spacer blocks in the rear? I'm also a new x owner and trying to figure things out with my ride.

Welcome to the EX forum!
Start a new thread to show off your new EX and discuss exactly what it is that you are trying to figure out, lots of EXperience floating around in here, I'm sure we can help to sort it out with you.
Yes, the 4x4 EX came with a 2"-ish rear lift block. A good starting move when figuring out suspension questions is to get four corner measurement from the hub center to the wheelwell arch, that will tell you and us exactly where your suspension sits without the variances of the tires. Be sure to be parked on a flat and level surface for the measuring work.
Oh, and we do require pictures of the rig!
 
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Front is 22” rear is 25”
 
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 07:09 PM
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I believe the front should be 23" at stock setup.

let one of the suspension guys say for sure but that sounds like you need new leaf springs up front from other threads on suspension i have read on here.
 
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