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Old May 2, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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Talking leveling kit and camber

I've got an 06-6.0 ordered finally with a 5-23 build date! Only because my march order for an 05 was cancelled. But that's ok, just an extra mo. wait.
To the point, I'll be putting a leveling kit on my f-250 4x4 and was wondering if that will effect the camber and should that be adjusted. By the way this is my first post and this is a great web site. I've been scanning for two years and have taken 3 pages of notes in preparation for the new truck. Some of you guys really know what you're talkin about.
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 06:17 AM
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Straight axle,you can lift/lower as much as you want with no camber change.It's the IFS that you have to worry about.
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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I am guessing that you are really concerned with Caster, as it will change. Camber will essentially remain the same.
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Zergee
I've got an 06-6.0 ordered finally with a 5-23 build date! Only because my march order for an 05 was cancelled. But that's ok, just an extra mo. wait.
To the point, I'll be putting a leveling kit on my f-250 4x4 and was wondering if that will effect the camber and should that be adjusted. By the way this is my first post and this is a great web site. I've been scanning for two years and have taken 3 pages of notes in preparation for the new truck. Some of you guys really know what you're talkin about.
Good luck with your new truck. I'm sure you must be excited, but before you toy with the suspension (leveling kit) you may want to check with your dealer about warranty issues.
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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if you do a spring hanger drop that only levels one end of the spring, caster will change, add a leaf or spring pack shouldnt change anything. fwiw you will probably want to correct the track bar though.
 
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Old May 6, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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I'll probably be getting the Donahoe 2.5 in kit. So from what I gather I need to adjust the track bar and get longer shocks (Bilstein 5100s). Does anybody know what length?Regarding the warranty (I know, it's a dead horse and I won't use the word "void") what part would be effected with a level kit?
 
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Probably the Turbo if it goes bad.
 
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That's not the inspiration I was looking for Baja.........
 
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