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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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X spring is the heaviest spring offered by the factory, and is included in the snow plow prep package.

Shackles are like any other, easy if you have the tools and have general skills.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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How much do a set of x springs cost and how much front end lift would i get with a 5.4.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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If I put a leveling kit on my F250 6.0L how much lift to I need having the heavier motor and all? What size tires can I fit under there with out problems?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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This is the leveling kit I put on mine. Took me 3 hrs to put it on. I was able to fit 33's with no problem.

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...n/229593L.html
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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Dukota,
How does your truck ride now? Which shocks did you go with? Any pics?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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dukota, your link is to the Rancho setup right? Did you go with the shocks also? I am a bit confused by some companies saying it is a must, while other saying it is not necessary. Also, did you give up the cushy ride for the lift?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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The link is to Tuff Country. I still have the stock shocks on it for right now, I did not purchase the shocks because I would like to go with a dual shock setup. The ride feels just a little stiffer up front but that's good because it was a little bouncy before. Don't have any pics right now but it looks much better than it did sitting nose down. I went with Pro Comp all terrains and they give it a much better ride than the Firrestone steeltex I had on it.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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I have the tuff-country 2.5" leveling kit on my truck with the x springs and I clear 35's with no problem. Iput a set of summit 1.5" add a leafs in the rear also.I still have the factoryt shocks.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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Think that kit would work with a 4x2 or is there a differen't one?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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How much do a set of x springs cost and how much front end lift would i get with a 5.4.
Have you found out how high the X springs will give you, Im also looking for about 2-3 inches in front, I have a 03 F250 4x2 and just ordered 18 x 9.5 rims with Michelin 275/65/18 tires. Can't get leveling kit, at least can't find one, and the other option is a 4" lift. Im still trying to figure out if the tires will fit eithout any modifications... Any help?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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I went to the dealer a few days ago to find the cost of x springs. Was told $380, I will be going with an aftermarket leveling kit. Probably Tough Country.
 
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