Recently put a leveling kit on my 2000 SD/ diesel and it really gave me 3.25 but I don't mind. 
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leveling kit
Looking for a leveling kit that will give me 2 1/2 inches in the front of my 2003 F-250sd ext cab 4x4 with 5.4. I have read that some 2 1/2 inch leveling kits actually give you more than 2 1/2 inches, but I need 2 1/2 and no more to be level, any input on different kits and what they really did as far as lift would be appreciated.
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bds make a nice leveling kit. got one on mine for the bigger tires. sorry no pics yet, scanner broke. soon though. good luck. got a v10 so front is light, nice ride though.
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Buy the 2" blocks from Ford around 44.00 each and 4 new u-bolts, not a real hard job to install, and you keep the factory ride.
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i happen to have 2" inch hangers and shackles for sale. can email at kevsf250@yahoo.com have pictures
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Originally Posted by LilBlackCoupe
Why are blocks a no no??
Let alone they are illegal in some states,
When used on the front axle, blocks are subjected to increased side loads when cornering, which can cause them to fail by “rolling out” from under the springs. This, in turn, will cause a loss of vehicle control. Most blocks are tapered. If the tall end is installed facing towards front-of- vehicle, it worsens caster angle; if the tall end faces rear it worsens driveshaft angle. Most factory front springs are fairly weak. Blocks increase the leverage load on these already weak springs which really compounds spring /axle wrap-up,and amount of tourqe when steering.
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Originally Posted by duckhacker
how difficult are these to install?
and I have heard of a x spring. what is this and is it better or worse than a hanger/shackle kit?
and I have heard of a x spring. what is this and is it better or worse than a hanger/shackle kit?
How difficult is which to install?
You have or haven't heard of an Xspring?
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I don't know what an x spring is, and I was speaking of a hanger/shackle install. I have done them on other vehicles and I would rate them as pretty easy. I just didn't know if there was anything unexpected on a 250.
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