leveling kits?
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leveling kits?
I have a 01 f250 and I want to install a leveling kit.What kits use new front springs?And give you a true 2.50" inch lift? I dont want to use the shackle type.
Thanks for the info. Dave
Thanks for the info. Dave
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I bought a 2.5" kit from a company called JackIt. They advertise it on their website as their kit. Turns out it was a Tuff Country kit. It consisted of a pack of 5 leaves that got added to the stock pack. They recommend that you install all 5 leaves w/ a V10 or a diesel and only 4 if you have a V8.
I'm happy w/the kit as it also included a fairly HD trac bar bracket and new u-bolts. I added Bilstein shocks to complete the package.
I gained just over 2.5" now that it's settled.
Pics in my gallery.
Dave
I'm happy w/the kit as it also included a fairly HD trac bar bracket and new u-bolts. I added Bilstein shocks to complete the package.
I gained just over 2.5" now that it's settled.
Pics in my gallery.
Dave
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bigskymt, I don't remember how much it was. I bought it from and had Les Schwab do the install.I think Summit Racing has them or Rocky Mountain, or a local for you to help with shipping. I like the kit fine. I did ask a lot of questions to difernt mfg on there spring rates and most were for the heavier diesels, that's why I went with the Rancho gas spring. I also bought a Fabtech adjustable trac bar when they did the install. The installer said it made the install a breeze since he didn't have to jack the front end over to get the trac bar bolts to line up.
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Originally Posted by metalman1320
I bought a 2.5" kit from a company called JackIt. They advertise it on their website as their kit. Turns out it was a Tuff Country kit. It consisted of a pack of 5 leaves that got added to the stock pack. They recommend that you install all 5 leaves w/ a V10 or a diesel and only 4 if you have a V8.
I'm happy w/the kit as it also included a fairly HD trac bar bracket and new u-bolts. I added Bilstein shocks to complete the package.
I gained just over 2.5" now that it's settled.
Pics in my gallery.
Dave
I'm happy w/the kit as it also included a fairly HD trac bar bracket and new u-bolts. I added Bilstein shocks to complete the package.
I gained just over 2.5" now that it's settled.
Pics in my gallery.
Dave
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Thanks for the kudos guys!! My stock wheels are 16x7. The tires are 315/75R16 which translates to a 35x12.2 or so. By the manufacturer recommendations, I should be running at least an 8" wide wheel, but I needed tires bad, and wheels aren't in the cards until spring. They do rub at full lock to the left but I'm sure once I change the wheels, it will alleviate that. Thanks again for the kind words!!
Dave
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