lift kit?
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lift kit?
i have a 93 ford f-250 2wd i6. it has not been driven in like 3 years and the shocks and leaf springs are rusted pretty badly. the question starts here. i probably need to replace both the shocks and the springs. i would also like a 2" - 2.5" suspension lift but don't have to have it. would it be cheaper to get a full suspension lift and replace it all or would it be better to just get replacement parts and perhaps get like a 2" body lift. are body lifts bad? i know very little about this so any suggestion is probably better than my guesses. also, where would be the best place to do my shopping? thanks for the help.
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The shocks wouldn't hurt to be replaced, as they are probably the original shocks.
What are you intentions with this pickup?
What size tires do you want to run?
The leaf springs (rear only) shouldn't need replacing.
What are you intentions with this pickup?
What size tires do you want to run?
The leaf springs (rear only) shouldn't need replacing.
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i want to run 33's because i only have 3.55 gears. the truck is going to be a daily driver but i will occasionally be taking it off road...light off road and some trails, not the deeeeeep mud or anything like that
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I would go for a suspension lift. In my opinion, its the "right" way to go. As with everything, there is a proper way and a cheap way. Now, before someone yells at me, I'm sure there are situations where a body lift would be prefered, but I would stick with the suspension lift. It will be more expensive though.
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get a leveling kit for the front, and new shocks all the way around....youl fit those 33's fine....i would worry more about a locker in the rear
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yes i probably will get a locker.
i have another question to add to the ones i have already asked. my stepdad bought this truck new in 93 from the dealer. the dealer sold it to him as an f-250 that has some 150 parts. is there a way to tell the difference between a 150 and 250 suspension and if so how? i need to know what type of truck to buy for.
if i get a small lift kit (2" - 2.5"): how much should i pay?
leveling kit: how much
what kind of shocks and how much?
thanks for everything. remember, not hard core offroading...just occasionally hitting some mud and trails.
chris
i have another question to add to the ones i have already asked. my stepdad bought this truck new in 93 from the dealer. the dealer sold it to him as an f-250 that has some 150 parts. is there a way to tell the difference between a 150 and 250 suspension and if so how? i need to know what type of truck to buy for.
if i get a small lift kit (2" - 2.5"): how much should i pay?
leveling kit: how much
what kind of shocks and how much?
thanks for everything. remember, not hard core offroading...just occasionally hitting some mud and trails.
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Originally Posted by 4.9inline6
y remember, not hard core offroading...just occasionally hitting some mud and trails.
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If you are feeling really ambitious, you could always convert it to a 4x4
I did it to my 88, mainly because my mechanic told me I couldn't do, and I'm a stubborn person
You can have a lot of fun with a 4x2 and a locker, but you can have even more with a 4x4. It would be much easier to trade in and buy a 4x4 to build up though. More of your money could go into add ons.
I did it to my 88, mainly because my mechanic told me I couldn't do, and I'm a stubborn person
You can have a lot of fun with a 4x2 and a locker, but you can have even more with a 4x4. It would be much easier to trade in and buy a 4x4 to build up though. More of your money could go into add ons.
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i am building an engine for the one i have right now and i don't want 4x4 because of gas mileage. like i said, i am very rarely going to offroad it...if and when i do, i will have someone with me in another truck to pull me if i get stuck...i also am going to get a winch and mount it to a receiver to give me a tug if i have to. as long as i keep moving forward, i don't see too much of a problem. i wan't a small lift for the little extra room incase i come to a big bump, rock, whatever. this is why i was asking what i was...
small lift kit? how much?
shocks...what kind?
limited slip...how much?
small lift kit? how much?
shocks...what kind?
limited slip...how much?
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not to be a you know what....but i wouldnt get all defensive when you come to the off-road and 4x4 forum asking questions about how to make your 2wd do what a 4x4 was designed to do, and the guys here tell you to get a 4x4