250 level kit
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Tuned
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250 level kit
I want to get my truck a little higher than the rest of the world but i want to do it pretty cheap. So Im thinkin about getting a leveling kit for the front and putting 2" lift blocks in the rear. Only problem is i cant find a leveling kit for my truck. Its an 89 f-250 351 single cab long bed. And help is appreciated.
Also if i get this set up how will the ride of my truck be affected?
Also if i get this set up how will the ride of my truck be affected?
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
The rear of the truck already has lift blocks, so adding more is a bad idea IMO. All the torque the motor produces is constantly trying to twist the axle up under the truck, the further away from the leafs the axle is the greater the torque on the springs, that's basic lever theory. Taller lift blocks can be used but should be accompanied with ladder bars. Never use multiple blocks stacked!!
There should be taller springs available for the front if you have coils, but they usually require camber correction shims.. more work and $$$. Probably the cheapest way to level the truck is to simply lower the rear. A 2wd block is an inch or 2 shorter than the 4wd version, you may find a set in a local scrap yard.
There should be taller springs available for the front if you have coils, but they usually require camber correction shims.. more work and $$$. Probably the cheapest way to level the truck is to simply lower the rear. A 2wd block is an inch or 2 shorter than the 4wd version, you may find a set in a local scrap yard.
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From: Davis & Newcastle, CA
Paul he's trying to make the truck look taller by leveling it, so dropping the rear end is not going to help him here. And it's an F250 so he should have leaves in the front, not coils.
Paul is correct about rear lift blocks, they generally work when accompanied by ladder bars but its always a safer bet to use add-a-leafs to prevent axle wrap and further stress on your drivetrain. Add-a-leafs are relatively cheap and I'm sure 1 or 2 nice thick ones would give you about 2-4" of lift, at a relatively low cost if you put them in yourself. I've got 2 add-a-leafs in the rear with stock lift blocks and it gave about 4" of lift.
As for buying a leveling kit... not a clue, sorry buddy!
Paul is correct about rear lift blocks, they generally work when accompanied by ladder bars but its always a safer bet to use add-a-leafs to prevent axle wrap and further stress on your drivetrain. Add-a-leafs are relatively cheap and I'm sure 1 or 2 nice thick ones would give you about 2-4" of lift, at a relatively low cost if you put them in yourself. I've got 2 add-a-leafs in the rear with stock lift blocks and it gave about 4" of lift.
As for buying a leveling kit... not a clue, sorry buddy!
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From: Davis & Newcastle, CA
Add-a-leafs are most likely going to make the ride a little stiffer (definitely not softer). Also remember that if you bring the front end up too much then you'll start getting yourself into radius arm drop bracket territory...
