Best Leveling Kit
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Best Leveling Kit
I know this topic has been gone over A LOT. However, many similar threads I’ve read are from a while ago. SO, now that it’s 2019, I’m looking for the absolute best leveling kit available for my truck (Early 99 F250 4x4 7.3). I’ve run a few different variations of a leveling kit, and a few different wheel and tire combos. Initially, I ran a cheap eBay mini leaf pack with some 35s. Currently I’m running “x-codes” from SD truck springs with one mini leaf.
What i I would like to do is get away from the mini leaf pack and x-codes because the truck rides pretty damn rough, and has a lot of body roll/sway. Granted a lot of the sway is from running a 305/70/16 tire on the stock wheels, but I still want to get away from the x-codes.
So im currently looking at BDS 2.5 inch leaves for the front (just the springs, not the whole kit). I like BDS because it’s a full length spring and not a mini pack. However, I’ve also heard some pretty good things about pro comp, but not sure which springs to get from them. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.
What i I would like to do is get away from the mini leaf pack and x-codes because the truck rides pretty damn rough, and has a lot of body roll/sway. Granted a lot of the sway is from running a 305/70/16 tire on the stock wheels, but I still want to get away from the x-codes.
So im currently looking at BDS 2.5 inch leaves for the front (just the springs, not the whole kit). I like BDS because it’s a full length spring and not a mini pack. However, I’ve also heard some pretty good things about pro comp, but not sure which springs to get from them. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.
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I know this topic has been gone over A LOT. However, many similar threads I’ve read are from a while ago. SO, now that it’s 2019, I’m looking for the absolute best leveling kit available for my truck (Early 99 F250 4x4 7.3). I’ve run a few different variations of a leveling kit, and a few different wheel and tire combos. Initially, I ran a cheap eBay mini leaf pack with some 35s. Currently I’m running “x-codes” from SD truck springs with one mini leaf.
What i I would like to do is get away from the mini leaf pack and x-codes because the truck rides pretty damn rough, and has a lot of body roll/sway. Granted a lot of the sway is from running a 305/70/16 tire on the stock wheels, but I still want to get away from the x-codes.
So im currently looking at BDS 2.5 inch leaves for the front (just the springs, not the whole kit). I like BDS because it’s a full length spring and not a mini pack. However, I’ve also heard some pretty good things about pro comp, but not sure which springs to get from them. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.
What i I would like to do is get away from the mini leaf pack and x-codes because the truck rides pretty damn rough, and has a lot of body roll/sway. Granted a lot of the sway is from running a 305/70/16 tire on the stock wheels, but I still want to get away from the x-codes.
So im currently looking at BDS 2.5 inch leaves for the front (just the springs, not the whole kit). I like BDS because it’s a full length spring and not a mini pack. However, I’ve also heard some pretty good things about pro comp, but not sure which springs to get from them. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.
the best leveling method in my opinion is to not raise the front but to lower the rear and add an air bag setup.
the whole reason trucks come from the factory with the rear higher is so they can squat when a payload is added.
using an airbag to adjust the spring rate is simply the best way to accommodate variable payloads.
your body roll/sway issues are not cause by running 305 tires.
I can not comment on the BDS spring because they do not give any meaniful detailed specs on it. the spring rate could be higher or lower then the X. no way to tell without the specs
1999-2004 Ford F250 / F350 8" lift kit 317H | BDS Suspension
suggestions, 380-430 lbs per inch spring rate front spring. 230-380 lbs inch rear spring rate rear using an air bags so you can run a level ride height.
if it were me I would get ride of the rear block while making spring changes.
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I've run a 16x10 wheel with the 305s I've got on the truck now. I didn't have near the amount of body roll I have now. That's why I'm thinking the 305s on stock wheels is the main cause of the excessive body roll. I'm debating on going back to some 16x10s as my buddy has some that he said he'll sell me for cheap. I prefer the look of the 10 wides and the handling. However, I know that I'm gonna have to add a little bit more lift up front in order to clear the 10 wides.
I've been doing some more research, and it seems the pro comp 22210 springs do pretty well for most that install them. They're rated at 430 inch pounds so I'm assuming they'll be a little softer than the x-codes I have now. They're also a bit cheaper than the bds leveling springs, so that's another plus. I also can't find spring rates for BDS so I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if they can tell me. The 22210 seems to be very popular with the excursion crowd (I see that you commented on a few, but wanted to keep this thread going so the truck guys and girls will have a thread to look at).
I've been doing some more research, and it seems the pro comp 22210 springs do pretty well for most that install them. They're rated at 430 inch pounds so I'm assuming they'll be a little softer than the x-codes I have now. They're also a bit cheaper than the bds leveling springs, so that's another plus. I also can't find spring rates for BDS so I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if they can tell me. The 22210 seems to be very popular with the excursion crowd (I see that you commented on a few, but wanted to keep this thread going so the truck guys and girls will have a thread to look at).
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