Well after talking to Donahoe Racing, turns out they no longer use Bilstein shocks. They also do not offer their shocks for the 2" leveling system. Only 3" and higher, I plan on putting new springs on anway, and want to keep costs down as much as possible. This is on a 2000 F-250 btw.

So my backup plan was to go with the Pro Comp 4" lift. I originally wanted the leveling kit as a coworker had it on his F-350, and he fit 35"s no problem, and the stance looked awesome. Plus, my insurance raises their price as I raise my truck. Though I don't plan on telling them straight off.

My main concern though is towing. He talked to a few people about his truck, and found a majority said that with the 4" lift, there was a towing issue, and that the rear would sink excessively or along that lines.

Personally I'd rather hear from people that actually have the lift, and have towed with it.

 

I have an 2004 F-250 CC 4x4 with a 4" SkyJacker and 35" tires. I have a 25 Ft boat that I tow and have not seen any difference in the way the truck sits than it did before the lift. The only real noticeable difference is the fuel mileage has decreased and my shift points are at different speeds now. I am really thinking about re-gearing.

 

I have a 4inch Pro Comp lift on my 2000 f250 regular cab and i pull my 73 f250 with 44's on a 18 foot open car hauler, with no issues what so ever. What do u plan on towing with it?

 

If you go with rear blocks under your stock springs there wont be any difference.

 

I have a 90 Nissan Maxima that is my project car. I'm getting a 16' open trailer to put it on.

I kind of want to replace most of the suspension since I bought the truck used and the former owner had a 5th wheel in the back. I really like the leveling kit stance, but the 4" from Pro Comp is only about $250 more, and with that I get everything.

Also, I'm getting a set of 35" Pro Comp All Terrains, with Dick Cepek DC-1 rims. Hence the need for either kit. I test fitted my co-workers tires and there would be too much rubbing involved. His only had the 2" level kit from DR and his 35" fit just fine.

So thus began my decision.

A.) 4", has everything, doesn't cost much more, but if insurance notices, that jumpes up as well.

B.) 2" Level, only has the added springs in front, perfect stance, and insurance can't touch it.

 

I have the 4" Pro Comp kit with 35" tires on my truck with new rear springs. I tow a 20' enclosed car trailer and a 24' camper with a little sag in the rear, not a lot but there is some. I may have some pics somewhere so you can see for yourself. Hope this helps.

Dirty

 

Just like dirty .. I have the 4" pro comp with 35" tires also. I tow a 3200 lb 21' boat all the time .. sits perfectly level, can't even tell it's back there !!!

 

Dirty1, I'd like to see any pics you have with the lift. I've seen the ones posted in the Lift thread, but maybe you have different angle.

 

You got it. I will look through my pics and see if I have some for you. I will try to have them up by tomorrow afternoon.

Dirty

 

i have the Donahoe 4.5" spring hanger kit and a leveling kit on top of that. it sags as much as a stock truck would, stock rear springs but i didnt have a 6" drop hitch, i only had a 3-4", so i used that to tow this trailer home. it is about 7500-8000 pounds or so, i didnt have trailer brakes. problems stopping but NO problems going.. but i towed it for 10-15 miles home from a jobsite just to see how it would do.



it is not a front on pic, but the trailer is nose-up, going uphill, the truck sags about 2" in the rear.

 

I have a 4" Super Lift on mine, pics in gallery. I have heard that Pro Comp rides bad and chews up tires. If I had it to do all over again I would go with Sky Jacker or DR.

 

I think what needs to be addressed is tongue weight. I have the DR leveling kit on my '04 F350 PSD and I am running 33 BFG's. I love the look of the truck but when I towed my friends 28' super panga I have quite a bit of sag. Plus I had 4 guy's with all of our fishing/camping gear for a week in the back of the truck. I added the airbags and no more sag! I will try to post a picture.

 

I have an 03 250 CC 6.0. Six inch all spring skyjacker soft ride lift and 37s. I pull my 35 foot Baja with it all the time. Boat and trailer are about 10K pounds. Pulls better with the lift than it did stock. Rides better too. Get new springs not blocks.

 

No air bags:




With Air Bags installed:

 

I have an 03 super cab, 6.0, FX4, with a 6 inch Fabtech lift, 35in toyos, truck doesnt really squat with my car being loaded, i run an ATC all aluminum 22 ft open car trailer with a 69 Nova, total weight is probably somewhere around 4500lbs...I wouldn't worry about it!