2002 F350 Extended Cab XLT SB 4x4 7.3l...
New to the full size truck world so apologize if these are rudimentary questions.

Planning on doing some suspension upgrades soon - Truck has ~237k on the springs, and it feels like the Fronts are very tired. Original Owner mainly used the truck to haul a couple horses to shows before I bought it.

Currently the Stock Springs are
Front - V-Code,
Rear - B-Code w/3.5" block, So it has the droop in the front.

Measurements from the center of the hubs to Lower Fender Well Lip are:
Front - 23"
Rear - 27" (41" to top of bed rail)

I'm Looking at lifts in the 4-5" range, But can not find anywhere that tells how much higher that will lift the truck up over the current measurements. Not looking for a big Towering Mall Wagon lift, but something to get a bit more clearance and the ability for 35 to 37 inch tires and for them to clear while actually off road.

All the standard spring/lift companies (Rough Country, Etc.) I've called say that their spring kits need the rear block and that they are only designed to lift the OEM weight of the truck - not any additional/permanent loads.

Planning on a Bumper and winch up front and a Decked drawer system in the bed for gear as well as a rack and roof tent, plus fuel, etc - So basically an Overland set-up most if not all the time. So the springs need to also hold the extra weight.

Deaver Springs is my next call - But my main need is the Heights that the lift will give.

Plan to do an Spring Only Lift and get rid of the rear block if I can.

Would I take the current measurements and just add 4-5" to them to get a lifted height? New to the full size truck world so apologize if these are rudimentary questions.

Thanks

 

When you consider a lift for your truck to add a taller tire you'll also need to consider your present axle ratio and what the increase in tire size will do to the overall performance of the truck. With 237k on the truck many of the parts in the drivetrain will be well worn and adding a 35' or 37' tire will increase that stress dramatically. Your axle ratio is on a build code decal in your front door. Tell us that code and we can tell you your axle ratio, Also what transmission does your truck have?

 

I have a 2000 F350 single rear wheel 4x4. About 20 years ago I had another front spring leaf made and installed under the stock 2 leafs that picked the front of the truck up 1.5"-2" over stock height which also help those weak front springs. My front now sits about 25.5"...still the same from 20 years ago...from center of hub to bottom of wheel well fender lip. I've had absolutely no issues with the truck and run 35" tires with no clearance problems...and could probably run 37" tires. You have to realize when tire clearance is involved, the wheel size and/or offset that will make a big difference.

 

OK - but does that added 2" in height qualify as a "~2" Lift" or is that still considered Stock Height?
I could go with the X-Code Springs and get that leveling 2-3" "lift" with the rear - But I guess what I'm asking is a 4" lift going to be on top of that or just an inch or so higher?

 

I do plan to change the gearing when I decide on the tire sizes - I think its just the stock 3:73 currently. Lots of update mods coming in time.

 

I stated the 1.5"-2" lift was over stock height and yielded 25.5" versus what was stock. You are going to get mixed answers considering the F250 had a 2" rear block versus the F350 received a 4" rear block in the 4x4 configuration...and the front stayed the same height. This is why there is such a rake difference on the F350, which I didn't like.