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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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considering mods

what should be the first upgrades to a 93 ext cab 7.3l 5 speed f250 4x2? and can anyone direct me to some springs that can hold more weight than the factory ones, but still stay near the same height?

i have a turbo set up from my 94 in my garage(turbo needs rebuild, and i dont have the downpipe), but im still weary of installing it, as my 01 f350 with triton v10 just bit the dust.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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A trip to the local spring shop should be able to take care of the springs.

I added 2 leaves to the main pack on each side and then added a 5 leaf overload to the top of that.

It didn't raise the rear much, but it takes about 2 tons to drop the back 2" from empty height.

Ride is a lot rougher though.

Turbo.....sure that is the ticket for more power.
 
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