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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Leveling Lift Kit Suggestions

I have an 03 F-250 CC. What do you guys recommend as the best leveling kit for the front end?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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I don't know if they are the best but I have the 2.5" Tuff Country Spring Packs. I like them and didn't notice much difference in the ride, so I've been happy with them. You can see the kit in my gallery if your interested.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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I did pro comp full leaf springs plus f 350 blocks in the rear. A little stiffer ride but not bad at all.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Powermoon
I don't know if they are the best but I have the 2.5" Tuff Country Spring Packs. I like them and didn't notice much difference in the ride, so I've been happy with them. You can see the kit in my gallery if your interested.
I too have the tuff country spring packs. This levels out an F350 very nice but since the tuff country kit is for an F350, rear add-a-leafs or rear F350 blocks will have to be used.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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Bilstein makes one too. I haven't heard of anyone here using it, but their shocks are good so I would assume that the kit is solid.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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I used the Fabtech and have noticed no change in the ride and it's held up very well.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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I used the Fabtech and have noticed no change in the ride and it's held up very well.
fabtech for sure...
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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which is best for running a plow??
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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I have sky jacker 2.5" add a leaf for the front it still rides the same. Just alot of work to take the spring pack out.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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I have sky jacker 2.5" add a leaf for the front it still rides the same. Just alot of work to take the spring pack out.
This seems like the best bang for the buck (next to shackles which some hate and some love) From what I see the springs are only about $100 and do the same thing as a spring pack IIUC. I may not understand as suspension is not my strong point!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by powerstroke6ltr
which is best for running a plow??
I had a spring shop make me up an extra leaf per side for the front. I could have had any arch(lift) I wanted to up to 3" and it added 1200# to my stock 4800# springs which brought me up to the OEM snow plow prep package rating of 6000#. You could have the dealer get the plow springs and put them in if you want to stick with OEM parts.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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I had a spring shop make me up an extra leaf per side for the front. I could have had any arch(lift) I wanted to up to 3" and it added 1200# to my stock 4800# springs which brought me up to the OEM snow plow prep package rating of 6000#. You could have the dealer get the plow springs and put them in if you want to stick with OEM parts.
How much did that run?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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I have a Tuff Country leveling kit in mine. I also have a snow plow, when I lift the plow it goes down a little but nothing like it did before. It rides a little rougher but it looks a lot better. My F-250 truck came with the 4" blocks so I didn't have to touch the back end. I put on longer shocks while I was at it, not necessary though. I have Rancho RS9000X adjustable shocks and I really like them.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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How much did that run?
I think it ran around $150, but that was over a year ago. Check with a local shop in your area for current info.
 
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