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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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i put 2.5 inch adda leaf on front of my 02 7.3 psd excursion but now i need to lift rear end to keep truck level,especially when i tow work trailer. what are my options without making the truck ride too hard when trailer is not on.thank you.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Why don't you put and add-a-leaf in the back? It won't make the ride too harsh. Did the front one?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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no, i just thought for some reason that i would have to change the complete rear spring,my mistake,i didnt know i could put add a leaf on rear of ex.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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I just put the Donahoe 2in kit in the front, It sat higher in the front after that. So I just changed the rear blocks to f350 blocks. Now it sits perfect. The ex blocks are the same part # as f250 blocks so this upgrade worked perfect.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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thanks mike, i got parts and will install this weekend.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Konan Mike is right on with that. If your going to be doing all this make sure your shcoks are still in good condition.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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didnt think about changing them but might be a good idea,any thoughts on best replacement?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Rancho has the RSX shock on sale right now. Buy 3 get one free. I payed $180.00 from summit racing for all of mine. I just replaced the stock shock on my 05 PSD excursion. The old ones only had 26000 miles on them. I noticed a big difference in the ride quality.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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Konan just like psd05 said you will notice the difference. PSD suggestion is a good one for the money. If $ is a factor that is thew way to go.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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will those shocks stll work even though i will be lifting the rear end an extra two inches?i am still using the stock shocks in front with the 2.5 inch add a leaf and they are at their limit,i need to replace them too.should i be looking for f350 shocks or are they the same.thanks for the info.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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Yes you can use the same shocks.
 
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