2 inch shackle leveling kit
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2 inch shackle leveling kit
Can anyone suggest a brand of leveling kit (2") for a 02 F250 SuperCab 4X4 5.4 without plow springs? I was also thinking of swapping out the rear 2" block for a 4". Where can I get block and new U-bolts? Dealership? Will this maintain stock ride quality?
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Carl
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Carl
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here's my advice, get a hanger kit and a adjustable trac bar, any of the big brands are all going to work. i purchased the ford 4" rear block and new u bolts @ a power brake and spring comp. the ford blocks have the bump stop built into them, which is worth the money.
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Tony
my 02 cents
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Badford, are the pics in your second gallery with a hanger kit? Beccause I noticed you still have the crash bar thing attached. I thought you had to remove it to make clearance for the longer front shackle.
I am debating on getting a hanger kit or an Edge mini spring pak. I've heard they both maintain stock ride which is what I want.
I am debating on getting a hanger kit or an Edge mini spring pak. I've heard they both maintain stock ride which is what I want.
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i have a 2.5 " hanger kit, yeah i had to remove the front crash bar, i also had to fab a bracket to re-attach the side bumper brackets. my hangers were made by Nixon perf they sell on e bay cheap, but i don't recomend them. i had to re-weld them due to there welds were under sized.
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Who has the best prices for the Edge mini spring pak? Are there any other shocks that are comparable to the Bilsteins? I know you can barely see them, but I don't like the color (yellow and blue). Do I even need to replace them when I intstall the Edge kit?
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Try SDHQ Off-Road for prices on Edge. From personal experience the EDGE is very high quality but there are lots of options.
I have some pics of the Edge 3in hanger and 35's in my gallery.
I have some pics of the Edge 3in hanger and 35's in my gallery.
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I had an email conversation with one of the suspension companies.
They said that the use of any aftermarket springs will decrease the carrying/towing capacity of the truck. They further said that a hanger kit would not do this as it retains the stock springs.
Can anyone confirm this? If it's true, what would the approximate loss of capacity by with a 4" spring lift?
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They said that the use of any aftermarket springs will decrease the carrying/towing capacity of the truck. They further said that a hanger kit would not do this as it retains the stock springs.
Can anyone confirm this? If it's true, what would the approximate loss of capacity by with a 4" spring lift?
Thanks
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