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Jun 25, 2008 | 12:32 PM

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caprang

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I like the air bags personally because of the adjustability. I already have a 350 but with the front leveling kit it tends to look "squatted" with a load so the air bags put it right back to level. Also, my towing/tongue weight/payload vary from time to time. Regardless of the load I can set the truck just the way I want it with the push of a button.

Jun 26, 2008 | 09:27 AM

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chudoc

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From: IH45 south of Dallas

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Originally Posted by celliott

Looks like the blocks replace the original blocks.

Ford F-250 Super Duty Fabtech Blocks - 2000-2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty - Fabtech F37FTSBK1

What is the thickness of the F350 Blocks?

I measured them last night.....3-11/16"

Jun 26, 2008 | 12:10 PM

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celliott, i have the exact same situation as you . (plow package makes it sit DEAD flat) the stock blocks in your truck are 1 7/8" f350 blocks are 3 3/4". you can buy the blocks and new u-bolts you need right from ford for about $130 total. the f350 blocks will also have the factory bompstop spar. i ended up buying air bagsbecause i tow quite a bit, i'm actually installing them today.

Aug 17, 2008 | 12:15 PM

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celliott

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I think I'm going to go with air bags.

Can the air bags raise the rear higher then it's original height or just bring it up to original height when you load it down.

If so, how high will they go?

I'm looking at the firestone ride rites

Aug 18, 2008 | 10:38 PM

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Yes you can raise the truck up with the air bags however I wouldnt suggest trying to use them in order to get a few inches of lift. An inch or maybe 2 might be OK. You will feel a difference in the ride if you are using the air bags as a lift. Much stiffer and rougher with the air bags pumped up. When I am riding empty I only keep 5 pounds in my air bags (just enough to prevent any damage to them) because its a pretty rough ride running 20 psi or more.

The air bags are great if you need just a bump to make it level. My truck is level empty so the air bags work perfect for towing because I bring the truck back level regardless of the load.

Aug 19, 2008 | 05:57 AM

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Some other options for a little rear lift would be offroaddesign 1" zero rate add a leaf $40+/-, it has a new center pin that bolts to your leafpack. Ford also sells 1/2" and 1" shims for $60-110 that are designed to go under the stock block. These were used to correct the infamous driver side super duty lean. A new single block would be the best option though. My truck 00 supercab longbed looks perfectly level with 1/2" more height measured at top of wheel wells in the rear. Good luck and let us how it turns out

Sep 19, 2008 | 08:27 AM

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celliott

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Installed air bags. Love them so far.

Sep 19, 2008 | 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldchap

My 2004 sagged noticeable after about 1 year, but I do a fair amount of extra-heavy towing. My last couple of trucks, ('99, '94) I cracked the rear springs on (I think the towing puts odd stress on them or something) so on this one, I put on the add-a-leafs that are aftermarket available, when the truck was about a year old. That raised the rear only a couple inches, but it makes a nice difference. Ride is rougher, tho. But it's an easy job to install and no maintenance!

I did 1" add a leaf to my 06 F250 when I had it, makes a big difference.

Will be doing the to my 08 soon.