i want to put a leveling kit on my 350 and was jw if theres any side affects or something about them thats not good. and also what kind would u reccomend thankyou

 

Had a 2.5" in level on my 2006 F350 for 3 yrs. Loved it. Did nothing but level the vehicle (no alignment afterwards), and had no negatives to report (ie. tire wear, vibration, etc...).

I'm considering doing the same on new F450; just looking for some pics before proceeding.

Good Luck.

 

I had a 2.5 leveling on my 06 F250 so I could put 33's on it. loved it, had to do a space on the drive shaft but that was it. So you may need that depending on how the drive shaft looks. Just bought a 08 F250 6.4 and may do the same, I think that the stock height is just a little to low.

 

Have one on my 08' 350 and flat LOVE it!!!!!!!!! Now I am waiting for the OEM tires to wear out so that I can put larger ones on it. Not any problems or issues at all. I also pull a 30' Fifth Wheel and atvs behind that.

 

As long as everything is properly installed, you shouldn't have any issues as long as your caster remains in spec.

I'd recommend the Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2.5" system (includes alignment cams to adjust caster).
A nice addition to the system is the Icon adjustable trac bar to ensure that the front axle is centered under the truck.

Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2005-2008 FSD F350 2.5 inch Leveling System - 2008 F250/F350 SRW 4wd - Truck Toyz Store

FYI, we currently have a 10% discount on all complete Icon systems that is applied during checkout.



2.5" Icon and 35" Toyo MTs on BMF S.O.T.A. wheels:


2.5" Icon, 35" Toyos on 20" Helo wheels:


2.5" Icon, 35" Toyos on 20" stock wheels:


2.5" Icon, 35" Toyos on 20" KMCs:




Lots more pics here:
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Let me know if you have any questions.

 

DC, I gotta question about the 2.5" icon.

Are the replacement springs going to squat under the weight of a front end replacement bumper? Would it be better to go with the new springs and lose the stepped up ones that come with the snowplow prep package, or use spacers on top of the heavier springs?

 

The Icon springs are a progressive rate spring so the intial spring rate is softer than stock. So they will squat a little bit under the weight of a replacement bumper.
How much they squat depends on the weight of the bumper (winch?) that you want to run.


If you are going with a real heavy combo or guys who do run 850-1000lb snow plows the Icon 2.5" spacer system (spacers, alignment cams and 4 shocks) will handle the load better.

 

ok so those trucks in picks just have a 2.5 lift on the front? thats it?

 

Correct, 2.5" Icon in the front and stock rear leaf springs and stock F-350 blocks.

 

but icon shocks all around correct?

 

Yep, the 4 Icon shocks, the Icon coils and the Icon alignment cams to correct the caster.

 

thats the system for $746 or the more expensive one?

 

wait duh thats for a 250 sorry.. thankyou il probly be buying that kit as soon as i get some new treds

 

The F-350 system is the $746.80.....and once the discount is applied during checkout it's $672.12


The more expensive Icon 2.5 is for the F-250 trucks as they need a larger block and u-bolts with the kit. If they keep the stock F-250 blocks the truck will be lower in the rear than the front.

 

DCSpecial,
I too am wanting to purchase a leveling kit for my 2003 F250 Lariat FX4 with the 7.3. Would I be able to fit 18" wheels with 35" tires with just a leveling kit? If not, what would be the biggest tire/wheel combo I could use with a leveling kit?