In the next few weeks I am hoping to put a DR 2.5" Leveling Kit on my truck. I just want to make sure I know what I am getting into before I do this. Is everything I need in order to do the leveling "correctly" included in the kit, or are there extra things that I will need to purchase? In the pictures of the kit itself, it looks like there are two springs, two shocks, but I am not sure what the other things in the kit are. Are they steering stabilizers? If not, will I need to replace the steering stabilizers? Also, I will need to get an alignment done as well, right?

Sorry for some of the stupid questions, this is just the first lift I have ever put on a truck, and I want to make sure I do it right. Thanks in advance for the help!

 

It comes with the 2.5" coils, the DR shocks and the alignment cams to adjust the caster setting.


I would recommend having the truck aligned afterwards.


It doesn't include stabilizers, but you can upgrade to a dual kit if you would like......it would be an improvement over stock, but not a *must do*

 

Awesome, thank you for the reply! I just want to make sure I don't screw something up, or end up spending hundreds more on things I need that I didn't know about!

 

anybody else?

 

FWIW, I'll be putting the DR dual stab setup on my 2007 at some point here when I get a chance.
It's stock height with 325/60R18s.

 

DC try to take some pics of the install. I have been debating adding the stabilizers to my truck as I don't have any right now and the wheel pulls a bit when you hit bumps and stuff in the road.

 

OK, so after striking out looking for a place in Albuquerque to get my leveling kit, I started looking around Prescott, AZ since I will be there in mid-July. I found a place called SuperDuty Headquarters (www.superdutyheadquarters.com) in Gilbert, AZ (anybody heard of them). They sell DR lift kits, and they are broken down a little more than what DR has on their website.

The kit that they sell is the 2.5" Dual Rate Coil Springs, and the Cam Alignment Kit for $342.00. Other than replacing the front shocks, is that all I need in order to do the leveling right with no bad things happening down the road? They also sell more add-on components;

DR Mono-Tube Front Shocks : $99.95 each
DR Mono-Tube Rear Shocks: $99.95 each
Dual Stabilizer System: $254.00
Dual Stabilizer Bracket: $199.90
Adjustable Trac Bar, 29" Pan Rod: $230.00
Carrier Bearing Kit: $52.00

So, my questions are: I know that I need to replace at lease my front shocks after the leveling, are DR shocks any good? I wouldn't mind replacing all the shocks with DR shocks if they are good shocks because I like the way they look over Bilsteins. Does anybody know the price of the Bilstein shocks I will need to replace my stock Ranchos?

Second, do I need to replace the steering stabilizer after I do the leveling? If so, can I use a single stabilizer, or do I need to go up to a dual set up? What are the advantages of a dual set up?

Third, do I need an adjustable trac bar, or carrier bearing kit?

I would love to be able to get the basic $342.00 kit and then replace the shocks and be done, but I am not sure if I need new stabilizers, trac bar, or carrier bearing kit, so I thought I would ask the experts. Sorry for the long winded post, but I am starting to get excited! Thanks again for the help!

 

Beerstalker,
I'll take some pics of the install....not sure when that'll be though.
They are pretty easy to install though.



nut1605,

DR shocks are very good.....clear coated to hold up the elements better, nitrosteel shafts (harder and better than the standard chrome everyone uses), and valved specifically for the Super Duty.



You don't *need to* replace your stabilizers.....but it will give you less feedback through the steering wheel if you choose to do so.
Personally, the dual opposiing, nitro charged stabilizer setup (like the Donahoe Racing) is the only kind I'd ever run. By far the best way to go, and gives the truck the best overall handling and feel, IMO.
I have a similar setup on my 01

You shouldn't need a carrier bearing kit
Adj trac bar would assure that the front axle is 100% centered under the truck...but again, not a must to do the install.




I'd say the majority of the people just get the coils, cams and shocks and that's it.

 

I just ordered my 2.5 DR kit from >WHEELERS OFFROAD< They are in Oregon, but every place I checked, they were being drop shipped from DR as they didnt stock them. The Wheelers kit is specific for the F250 or F350 because of the rear blocks. I had the DR 4.5" on my 02 F350 and loved it. I cant wait to get the new kit for my 07 F350.

 

Plenty of places have a large inventory of DR in stock ready to ship....

 

DCSpecial,

Thank you very much for the advice. I think I will start off with the Coils, cams, and DR shocks, and see how I like the steering. I might replace the stabilizer later on down the road. I was most worried about the adjustable trac bar, but if it is not a "must", then I will hold off on that as well. Thank you again for the advice!

 

nut1605,

Here are a few examples:

DR 2.5" on Stock Tires:


DR 2.5" on 35s


DR Dual Steering Stabilzer Kit

 

Didn't really want to start a new thread for a similarly based question (and quite possibly a stupid one).


Why is there a 3" DR leveling kit and a 2.5" DR leveling kit? Solely to keep the stock spring rate with the 3" kit? My 2001 250, CC, 4wd is not 3" higher in the front, so would this make my front sit higher?

If someone could straighten this out for me I would appreciate it.


Also, with a leveling kit, do I need to specify this when ordering shocks (not necessarily from DR)? Or 250 aftermarket shocks will work?

 

For your 01 SD DR offers a 2" Mini Spring Pack kit and 3" Hanger System (the 2.5" System is for 05+ SDs).

The DR Mini Spring Pack kit offers 2" of lift while still maintaining the stock spring rate and does not require any additional modifications (such as aftermarket shocks). This kit will level an F250 however the down side is that there is also no increase in suspension travel so performance is not improved. Ride height is simply increased.

The DR 3" Hanger system also maintains the stock spring rate, however the relocation of the springs allows for greater suspension travel and the inclusion of application specific DR Signature Series shocks results in improved on-road ride quality and off-road performance. This kit will level an F350 but will require 1" rear blocks for use on F250s in order to achieve a level stance.

Let me know if you have any other questions.