Anyone have any experience or preference on a particular brand of lift for a '96 Powerstroke? Best designs, quality, materials, installation? I'm looking for a 6 inch lift. Some of the brands I've come across for these trucks are Tuff Country, Rancho, Superlift, Skyjacker, and Ruff Country. I've never done a lift before so any info would be appreciated.

 

softride or superlift thats what i install never any complaints

 

NEITHER!

SHACKLE REVERSAL from ORD or Sky Manufacturing! however, with a 250 you will need the TTB drop brackets. add a pair of superduty V-codes while you're there... it'll ride like a cadillac

-cutts-

 

procomp!!!!!!!

 

I hope you're kidding.

 

Doesnt matter about pro-comp, they dont make a lift for pre-98 f250's. That and the brackets that I got for my 4" lift on a F150 were built well, but the holes didnt line up in most of the spots, and the holes didnt even line up from pro comp to pro comp with the doubler plate on the driverside drop bracket. A friend of mine did one and he said he didnt have a problem and that was a superlift kit.

 

i have a 4inch tough country on my 150 and it rides nice on the road and wheels pretty damn well.

 

breakfree,
How was that Tuff Country lift to install? Did everything line up and fit correctly? You have those EZ Ride leaf springs?

fishman,
If those V-codes ride so nice do they stand up to the weight of the diesel? Also, how much lift will I get from a shackle reversal and the V-code springs?

 

it was real easy to install. i didnt have to change anything, it all lined right up.

 

the v-codes come off of diesel trucks so yes they hold up well. if you get the 3" SR and then add v-codes, you looking at prolly 4" or so, if yuo go with the 5" SR then you are loocking at about 6". the v-codes add about 1", sometimes more sometimes less, just depends on the truck they came out of

if you want more detailed info/opinions go to www. the diesel stop.com (remove the spaces) there are many people there who have done it!

-cutts-

 

What year SuperDutys do those V and X code springs come out of? Also, what is the advantage of this method as opposed to just buying a suspension lift? Cheaper, ride better, easier install?

 

any superduty with leafs in the front... its hit or miss depending on the GVW of the truck. if you can look at the tag on the truck it'll tell you

there is a huge ride difference. a lift kit for these trucks make it ride worse and they really suck! they take a half baked design to begin with (shackles in front of the axle) and add stiffer springs to compensate for the height. this makes for a rough ride. and you make not think so now.... but you should see a big difference after riding in a truck with the SR.

adding the S/D springs is an added benefit and doesnt need to be done b/c they do add some work. the leafs are longer on S/D trucks than OBS trucks so the shackle mount must be reloacted back some. if you just did the SR you would be doing yourself a favor!

the cost is prolly close to the same, you figure $0-$50 for a set of springs (you should be able to find them for free with as many ppl adding lifts to their S/D's, i wouldnt pay more than $50 but thats just me), then $300 for the kit, and then another $50 for various nuts bolts parts and beer for any buddies helpin ya! i'd say on the high end, budget for $450 and that should get it all done. you got a smoooooth riding truck for a lil less than the cost of a lift kit and prolly the same amount of work, maybe a lil more

-cutts-

 

here this will help explain it

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/howto/3318/

-cutts-

 

Does this shackle reversal kit hold up fine to a work truck? (Hauling and towing) Or is it more for looks than function and durability?

Also, what could I expect to pay for a used Dana 60 out of a F350? I would transfer as many parts from my Dana 50 as I could, so i wouldn't necessarily need a complete package.

 

trail master and james duff are both very good .lifts