So I am about to purchase a leveling kit for my f350. Is it gonna be possible for me to put this on at home, or will I need a lift? And are there any tools that anyone recommends besides the typical sockets and stuff. Thanks!

 

Depends on what you get. I put an add a leaf on mine and it works great. It rides good and relatively inexpensive. I did mine with hand tools and it took about four hours for both sides. With the add a leaf you don't need to remove the springs, just do one side at a time. I used a come a long to pull the axle back into line after I got the leaf installed.

 

I would think some penetrating oil, spray the bolts a day or two beforehand. Jacks, jackstands, I also had a big wood block to lift the truck since my jack wouldnt go high enough.

 

penetrating oil is a must,,,,,,,,,,,,,,impact wrench makes it quick and painless.
and a short high lift jack.
i used the donahoe racing mini-pack, place jack stand under axle , take tire off then unbolt the 4 u-bolts, placed the highlift just behing the leaf perch just far enough for the mini-pack to go on, jacked up leaf spring, unbolted center pin, installed new centerpin and new u bolts, then let the spring back down onto the sping perch, took me about an hour this way. have fun

 

How do you like the minipack and the stock springs? I am considering going back to stock springs and that, and then maybe an add-a-leaf at each corner, with velvetrides in the back.

 

the ride was pretty much the same, maybe a hair stiffer in the winter, and i had ride rites in the rear with a 3 in block on 315s. i also added the dual shock hoop it was a waste, 2 shocks on each corner was too much for the street

 

the mini-pac measured at 1 7/8.

 

Thanks for the info. I am getting the Tuff Country leveling kit since my stock springs are a lil saggy. I was just worried I wouldnt be able to do it at home. You guys thing duel shocks on teh front is over kill?

 

i just installed a 2.5" rough country lift last friday and it took me a little over 2 hours by myself. it is really easy, use wd-40 on the bolts to get them loose and support the vehicle VERY well. i did one side at a time and it worked out very well. you'll do fine. good luck!

 

You guys thing duel shocks on teh front is over kill?[/QUOTE]


i do believe twins are overkill for the street, especialy a generic shock, like
skyjacker ( had these in singles) ok, little stiff
toughcountry
dick cepek
rancho 5000 ( had these in singles) ok ride (good off road)
rancho rs
trail master ssv (i had 6 of these) leaky very harsh ride. (good off road)

all these shocks are not vehicle specific valving, so it makes them very stiff when doubled up. like buying shocks for a toyota, could also fit a ram or superduty. now that aint fair being is theres a 3K difference.

but if you like the look and spend some extra money, you will have a better ride, like blisteins, you can get them with a more specific valving when doubled up, or the rancho 9000 adjustables
many of the shock companys can offer better shocks with more adjustability, you just need to do a little research.

 

Before I put my 10.5" lift kit on, alot of people told me that I would need a lift (similar to that in an autoshop). But you really dont need it at all, maybe just some railroad ties and a decent size floor jack. I had to run to autozone a couple of times to get the bigger and deeper size sockets... But other than that you should have all the tools you need, might want to get a torque wrench if you don't have one. Oh, and RED locktite.

Heres a pic of what I did with the jack stands and railroad ties:

 

One other question, where is the best place to jack the truck up at, can I put the jack on the diff or should i jack it up by the frame?

 

i usually jack up the truck by the axle and then support the truck by the frame with a jackstand just behind the rear hanger.