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Jan 29, 2006 | 09:38 PM

TooplainF250

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From: Brandon, MS

Lowering Rear End

I finally got my 02 F250, and I am really impressed with the 5.4. I have
only been exposed to PSD in the 95-97 and the new 06, and I was expecting to it to be pretty slow.
Anyway, the truck came with an ARE high top shell with tool boxes, well racks, and a ladder rack on top, oh, and the two door in the back so you can walk in, I plan on selling the shell, hopefully soon, and I think I will need to remove the overload spring(s). I am sure the ride will be very stiff and the truck will sit too high. I wont be hauling many heavy loads, so Im not worried about losing the extra weigh capacity.
Any suggestions?
Also, the truck has 235/85/16 tires and will need to be replaced soon.
Staying with 16's, the 265/75/16 will be the biggest(practical) tires to use?
Thanks guys and gals, I am really enjoying all I am learning on this forum.

Jan 30, 2006 | 07:46 AM

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change yhe axle blocks from 4 inch to 2 inch, ny 350 4x4 crew wasv TOO high to get under my fifth, so that is what i HAD to do, just loostenshackle bolts, and swap them ouit, took less than 25 minutes , doing it myself, working off the floor

Jan 31, 2006 | 01:02 AM

TooplainF250

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Thanks, Ill have to give that a try when I sell this camper shell.
My kids want me to take it off now so they can have a playhouse!
I think its a bit expensive for a temporary playhouse.....

Jan 31, 2006 | 10:16 AM

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I thought the F 250 had two inch blocks, and the 350 four inch?

Jan 31, 2006 | 11:55 AM

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I think that if you take a look the 2WD have no blocks at all just the 4WD.

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Feb 2, 2006 | 03:12 PM

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You are right RVPuller, no blocks on my 2wd. There is a large thick nearly flat leaf at the bottom of my spring pack, is this the overload spring?

Feb 2, 2006 | 03:35 PM

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Lowering Shackles recommended

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Originally Posted by TooplainF250

I finally got my 02 F250, and I am really impressed with the 5.4.

I think I will need to remove the overload spring(s). I am sure the ride will be very stiff and the truck will sit too high. I wont be hauling many heavy loads, so Im not worried about losing the extra weigh capacity.
Any suggestions?

Also, the truck has 235/85/16 tires and will need to be replaced soon.
Staying with 16's, the 265/75/16 will be the biggest(practical) tires to use?
Thanks guys and gals, I am really enjoying all I am learning on this forum.

I do not recommend removing the load bearing springs from your SD. I think if you are after lowing your SD because it is to high, then you should go with lowing shackles. You can find them in a 1", 2", 3", etc. They are usually affordable at less than $70.00. I did a google search...and here is just one link. http://www.stylinconcepts.com/part.a...5&scid=froogle

Regarding your tire size. I think you may want to stick with the LT235's...especially since you are a 2wd and lowering the rear. It will be interesting to see if the LT265's will fit. I am not certain they will. Afterall...a LT265 is 32" tall (more or less). Plus, you will have to get your PCM recalibrated for the tire size or your speedo will not track properly.

Good luck...with the lowing shackles.

biz