Lift recomendation needed please + more
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From: Marietta, GA
Lift recomendation needed please + more
Mark at DPPI are you out there.........?
Alright guys, I've got my wish list of stuff I want to do over the next two months and I'd like some input please.
In no particular order, everything will be done in a 3-4 week period:
Pillar gauges (3)
EGT
Trans temp
and....
Bully Dog w/outlook monitor
MPRB turbo back exhaust
Intake---need opinions
**I am set on the fact I do not want to have to oil and clean, I'd rather buy and replace the filter. everything is $200-$250 thats fine ease of install is important as I will probably install myself.
lift to fit 35's on 18-20inch rims
I want stock or better ride quality, looking at Donahoe 4.5 inch but there are no dealers in Atlanta (install)
I would prefer a hanger system to maintain ride quality, my brother has 5 inch superlift with springs on his Ex and ride is horible.
Oh and Bilstiens of course
Any input, opinions, sugestions all is welcome!
Alright guys, I've got my wish list of stuff I want to do over the next two months and I'd like some input please.
In no particular order, everything will be done in a 3-4 week period:
Pillar gauges (3)
EGT
Trans temp
and....
Bully Dog w/outlook monitor
MPRB turbo back exhaust
Intake---need opinions
**I am set on the fact I do not want to have to oil and clean, I'd rather buy and replace the filter. everything is $200-$250 thats fine ease of install is important as I will probably install myself.
lift to fit 35's on 18-20inch rims
I want stock or better ride quality, looking at Donahoe 4.5 inch but there are no dealers in Atlanta (install)
I would prefer a hanger system to maintain ride quality, my brother has 5 inch superlift with springs on his Ex and ride is horible.
Oh and Bilstiens of course
Any input, opinions, sugestions all is welcome!
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FYI, I had a 4" Procomp system on my 04 EB w/ 35" BFG All Terrains and had to go to a 6" system (Fabtech) to get enough clearance. At that time I also added a dual shock system and have been very pleased with the results.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
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From: Draper, UT
I have a 00 X with a 6 in pro comp with the double shock set up. IT BLOWS!!!! Stiffest ride around. It isn't terrible on the road, but around town it is really stiff. From what I have heard the DR is the lift to go with. I have a hanger kit on my F350 and love it, but couldn't run 325's with a hanger on the X. (the procomp came on the rig when I bought it.) I'm thinking of switching to the DR...I'm just having trouble swallowing the $$.
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Idont see why not . But im no auto-head by any means. Better ask some with more knowledge than me.
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From: Callaway, MD
I went with the 7" DR Edge and 37" PJ Dirt Grip tires.
The Donahoe system gives a very nice ride. It's the only system I know of that is designed from the ground up specifically for the X. The other lift systems take the F-series pickup lift kit and modify it for the X. The spring rates on the other systems are not matched very well with the X which give it a rough ride. Donahoe uses Deaver springs that are designed for the weight distribution of the X.
I didn't think the 35" tires filled the wheel well out enough. That's why I went with the 37's. They look great. Had to do some minor trimming of the lower valance but that was no big deal.
I didn't think the 35" tires filled the wheel well out enough. That's why I went with the 37's. They look great. Had to do some minor trimming of the lower valance but that was no big deal.
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I have Fab-tech 5 1/2" on her 02 Ex, w Bilsteins, Love it, but I have heard DR is the way to go, Install really isn't that hard, IF you have the place to do it. Took about 8hrs on the Ex, done a couple others, about the same time frame.
Redeye, yes you can drop to one shock, I would try that, also might wanna look how many leaves are in the spring pack, and how thick are they, that makes a BIG diiference, my Fab-Techs have 11 leaves, thin ones, did a lift with BDS springs,,,holy *****, STIFF there were 5 leaves about 3/8" to 1/2" thick rode like crap...
Deaver springs ARE the way to go, my copper, go with the DR.
Redeye, yes you can drop to one shock, I would try that, also might wanna look how many leaves are in the spring pack, and how thick are they, that makes a BIG diiference, my Fab-Techs have 11 leaves, thin ones, did a lift with BDS springs,,,holy *****, STIFF there were 5 leaves about 3/8" to 1/2" thick rode like crap...
Deaver springs ARE the way to go, my copper, go with the DR.