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Before and After pics.
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Before and After pics.
I’ve discussed this project a few times on this message board. And finally I’ve got the truck where I want it. These are some before and after pictures, a 2001 F250 Crew Cab, Short Bed, 4x4, 5.4 w/ automatic.
The “before” was a Rancho 4” lift, all springs, with BFG AT/KOs (35x12.5x16.5) on Eagle 589s (16.5 x 9.75) and 4.10 gears. Also, dual ProComp ES3000 shocks and Warn “4X” flares.
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The “after” is a Rubicon 6.5” lift, SSR Radials (38 x 15.5 x 16.5) on Mickey Thompson Classic II (16.5 x 12) and 4.88 gears. Also, single Pro Comp reservoir shocks all the way around, and Bushwacker Cut-outs.
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This newest configuration rides soooooo much better than the previous.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../62420.320.240
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../62422.520.390
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../62419.520.390
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../62421.520.390
The “before” was a Rancho 4” lift, all springs, with BFG AT/KOs (35x12.5x16.5) on Eagle 589s (16.5 x 9.75) and 4.10 gears. Also, dual ProComp ES3000 shocks and Warn “4X” flares.
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</OThe “after” is a Rubicon 6.5” lift, SSR Radials (38 x 15.5 x 16.5) on Mickey Thompson Classic II (16.5 x 12) and 4.88 gears. Also, single Pro Comp reservoir shocks all the way around, and Bushwacker Cut-outs.
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</OThis newest configuration rides soooooo much better than the previous.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../62420.320.240
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../62422.520.390
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../62419.520.390
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../62421.520.390
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Originally Posted by 02superstroker
Looks great! What did you think of the rubicon lift? Hows the ride?
Of course we're comparing a 6.5" Rubicon with a 4" Rancho. And there are different shocks at play too. However you chose to disect it, the ride is much improved. The Rancho lift would knock your teeth right out of your head. The Rubicon is much more lithesome. Thank god - no more spilled espresso!
I'd like to point out the Rancho front springs had 9 thin leafs. The Rubicon has only 5 leafs, but the individual leafs are thicker than the Rancho leafs.
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Nice job! What part of AK are you from?...I'm guessing down south because of the type of boat...I spent 3 1/2yrs in Fairbanks.
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Originally Posted by War_is_my_Shepherd
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I hear that's like ten years anywhere else.
