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Aug 22, 2005 | 07:27 AM

Cobratodd

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Leveling Kit

I have a 2002 F350 PSD Lariate.
The front sits a fair amount lower than the rear.
What is there that can legitimately raise the front 2" or so?
What is the most effective route to follow:
1) An aftermarket front spring kit
2) A set of F450 front springs
3) Different brackets/hardware

Any links, pics or part numbers would be appreciated.

Thanks
Todd

Aug 22, 2005 | 09:52 AM

edub32

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Yep, you're in luck. Here's a link to one but you can search in google for superduty leveling kit and a bunch of stuff will come up. http://www.jackit.com/ford/ford_leveling_kits.htm

It seems a lot of people with the F350's especially, want the leveling kits.

Aug 22, 2005 | 04:54 PM

tjbeggs

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e-bay and jc whitney also have good options for a leveling kit. add a leaf kits are the best way to go as far as value and simplicity and effectiveness.

Aug 22, 2005 | 04:58 PM

brwolfjr

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what do you have for front springs now? I have the x and did the add a leaf. She sits almost perfect now.

Aug 22, 2005 | 05:38 PM

Flinno18

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Pro Comp makes a good leveling kit. I have one on my truck, and have had no complaints in the two years it's been installed. Check my gallery if you wanna see what it looks like.

Aug 22, 2005 | 07:45 PM

PowerstrokeJunkie

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well, i just put a leveling kit on my F-350 the other weekend. check bottom for before and after pics. it is a Rough Country system, 2'' is what they claimed. but i believe with the heavy engine and 70K highway miles, the front has sagged 1-2'' with the stock springs. so, i believe it leveled it out 3-4''. i got mine off ebay, it was around $320 including shipping. these leaves are heavy! (70lbs a piece). i installed it myself in one day, 5-6 hours, (15 year old) with some of that time being sitting looking at the parts and learning. i did have one problem, the drag link bar pivots on a radius, the farther up you lift the truck, the more it pulls the front axle left (sitting in seat). so i had to ratchet strap the axle and the springs and pull them opposite ways (about an inch) so the springs would fit in the hole in the top of the axle mounting surface. but all in all, it was a great investment, made the truck better looking 150%. i havent had much cutting of the tires (bad alignment), but i do believe i had thrown it off some by lifting it. so i will keep a eye on the tires

before-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/DSCF2059.jpg

during- (fairly involved)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/DSCF2062.jpg

after-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/DSCF2079.jpg

Aug 22, 2005 | 08:03 PM

Duane99

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I have a 350 and put on a Tuff country leveling kit, it consisted of 5 stack springs and using the regular springs also, the ride stifened alittle bit but not bad (rides like a truck now) I have heard the add-a-leaf spring leaves the truck riding really rough.