View Poll Results: What lift kit manufacturer do you use?
CST
2
0.34%
Donahoe Racing
130
22.18%
Fabtech
73
12.46%
Pro Comp
110
18.77%
Rubicon Express
6
1.02%
Skyjacker
77
13.14%
Superlift
72
12.29%
Other
116
19.80%
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Lift Kits
Posting Guru
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From: All Over
Originally Posted by Antacus
My friend has an older 350 that he has a 5th wheel on. Right now my truck is right at the same height as his, maybe an 1" lower. He has 16" wheels and 2" blocks. I got 17" wheels and no blocks... having said that I'll have to measure to verify. That is red neck measurin, leaning over the bed sides to open the cooler which gets less accurate over time 
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From: Dingmans Ferry PA
Just want to let someone if they go an lift your SD don't do what i did, don't get the cheap one i found on e-bay (rough country) it works and looks good but the ride sucks. I am looking for another one to replace this in the spring. As far as shocks i still have the stock ones but have the dual Skyjacker steer stab, that i like, you get abolutely no shimmy or shake in the steering wheel when hitting the wonderful pot holes in the northeast. Anyway i hope some of this helped the next guy behind me making these beautiful trucks look even better.
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2005
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stay away
Originally Posted by mein2xshp
Just want to let someone if they go an lift your SD don't do what i did, don't get the cheap one i found on e-bay (rough country) it works and looks good but the ride sucks. I am looking for another one to replace this in the spring. As far as shocks i still have the stock ones but have the dual Skyjacker steer stab, that i like, you get abolutely no shimmy or shake in the steering wheel when hitting the wonderful pot holes in the northeast. Anyway i hope some of this helped the next guy behind me making these beautiful trucks look even better.
Before you change you'r springs try a higher end shock that will make a big diffrents in you ride, I am running Bilstiens Love the shocks, E-Bay is the place to get them $259.00 OTD.
One more thing as my spring get some age on them they are breaking in and giving a better ride not the best but better.
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Joined: Mar 2004
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Originally Posted by Square Grouper
Do lifts affect your warranty at all? I'm getting tired of the stock look and need something more aggressive.
Mostly they won't warranty anything in regards to suspension, axles and possibly the transfer case
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: SoCali!!
'03 SD Shortbed Crewcab 6.0
1-8" DR, Deaver springs
2-5" Deaver, 1" billet aluminum block
3-Fox Reservoirs, 11" front, 14" rears, Fox Damper
4-38x15.50x18 Toyo Open Country M/T's
5-4.30's, Detroit Locker
6-Self
7-Awesome quality, decent ride, handles excellent on the street or off road
8-Nothing
9-A Grip, even at Jobber or less
Tim
1-8" DR, Deaver springs
2-5" Deaver, 1" billet aluminum block
3-Fox Reservoirs, 11" front, 14" rears, Fox Damper
4-38x15.50x18 Toyo Open Country M/T's
5-4.30's, Detroit Locker
6-Self
7-Awesome quality, decent ride, handles excellent on the street or off road
8-Nothing
9-A Grip, even at Jobber or less
Tim
Postmaster
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From: Utah County, UT
Look at it this way, if the dealer can blame the problem on the aftermarket parts, be suspension or power mods, then they are going to blame the parts and not warranty your rig, how far they stretch it, will depend on the dealer. If you get there at the start of a quarter when they are on a fresh budget for warranty repairs, you are less likely to get gruff, towards the end, when they are over budget, you bet they are going to try to get out of it if possible.
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Postmaster
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From: Phenix City, AL
STOP with the warranty debates!
This has happened a million times. Don't do it here! This thread is for info on the lift kits, not to have a warranty debate.
If that's what you want to do, DO A SEARCH! It has happened before and most have gotten locked.
Thanks,
BFR
This has happened a million times. Don't do it here! This thread is for info on the lift kits, not to have a warranty debate.
If that's what you want to do, DO A SEARCH! It has happened before and most have gotten locked.
Thanks,
BFR
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Ok guys I need some imput.
I just installed BFG/305s on MT Classic locks, on my 250. It looks so much better over the stock tires/wheels. However, Im getting a little rub at full lock. What do you recommend? F350 4 inch blocks and a leveling kit, a 2 inch lift, or a 4 inch lift? Im thinking 4 inch just incase I decide to go with bigger tires in the future.
I just installed BFG/305s on MT Classic locks, on my 250. It looks so much better over the stock tires/wheels. However, Im getting a little rub at full lock. What do you recommend? F350 4 inch blocks and a leveling kit, a 2 inch lift, or a 4 inch lift? Im thinking 4 inch just incase I decide to go with bigger tires in the future.
Tuned
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Rubbing
Originally Posted by Bruce F250
Ok guys I need some imput.
I just installed BFG/305s on MT Classic locks, on my 250. It looks so much better over the stock tires/wheels. However, Im getting a little rub at full lock. What do you recommend? F350 4 inch blocks and a leveling kit, a 2 inch lift, or a 4 inch lift? Im thinking 4 inch just incase I decide to go with bigger tires in the future.
I just installed BFG/305s on MT Classic locks, on my 250. It looks so much better over the stock tires/wheels. However, Im getting a little rub at full lock. What do you recommend? F350 4 inch blocks and a leveling kit, a 2 inch lift, or a 4 inch lift? Im thinking 4 inch just incase I decide to go with bigger tires in the future.
Check you'r wheel off set if you have a 4X4 you should not rub with 305"s my 2002 f 250 4X4 have 315 on it with out a lift and yes they rubbed they still do with a 6 inch lift at full lock it's the wheel off set.
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Originally Posted by marv02
Bruce
Check you'r wheel off set if you have a 4X4 you should not rub with 305"s my 2002 f 250 4X4 have 315 on it with out a lift and yes they rubbed they still do with a 6 inch lift at full lock it's the wheel off set.
Check you'r wheel off set if you have a 4X4 you should not rub with 305"s my 2002 f 250 4X4 have 315 on it with out a lift and yes they rubbed they still do with a 6 inch lift at full lock it's the wheel off set.
Tuned
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Off set
Originally Posted by Bruce F250
I'll check it out. it would suk if i had to get different wheels. My 250 is 04. dont know if any different from 02
thanks
thanks
Living with the noise is lot cheeper than new wheels.
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Well then. A leveling kit and a 2" kit are pretty much the same. A 4"-4.5" spring hanger kit is a good way to go if you want to keep the stock spring ride and think you may want to go higher in the future. But a leveling kit is much cheaper and easier to install. Either of these kits will solve your rubbing problem.