Tire and leveling kit help
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DCSpecial:
I have a 2001 F250 with the 5.4 in it and the stock suspension. I'm thinking of a 4" lift with bigger tires but not too crazy. I just want to get the thing up and put some wow factor under it. The rear seems to be lower than the front. Is that because Ford, in their infinite wisdom figured every 250 owner would plow with it?
Now, will the kits level the front/rear or do I have to get an extra inch for the back compared to the front? Who would you recommend? What issues would I have to deal with in steering, handling, ride, tuning the speedo/grearing (I have the 4.10's) or anything else?
Also, what tire/rim size would be the max. I'd need something for mostly road, but a bit aggressive for snow/mud/etc. I currently run 285/75/16 Cooper Discoverers on it.
Sorry for the question barrage, but I wanted to get all the info before jumping into this...
Thanks in advance
I have a 2001 F250 with the 5.4 in it and the stock suspension. I'm thinking of a 4" lift with bigger tires but not too crazy. I just want to get the thing up and put some wow factor under it. The rear seems to be lower than the front. Is that because Ford, in their infinite wisdom figured every 250 owner would plow with it?
Now, will the kits level the front/rear or do I have to get an extra inch for the back compared to the front? Who would you recommend? What issues would I have to deal with in steering, handling, ride, tuning the speedo/grearing (I have the 4.10's) or anything else?
Also, what tire/rim size would be the max. I'd need something for mostly road, but a bit aggressive for snow/mud/etc. I currently run 285/75/16 Cooper Discoverers on it.
Sorry for the question barrage, but I wanted to get all the info before jumping into this...
Thanks in advance
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You can use stock shocks with the mini pack as the eye to eye distance between the upper and lower mounts remains the same as stock.
If you wanted to upgrade, I'd recommend Bilsteins.
DCSpecial:
I have a 2001 F250 with the 5.4 in it and the stock suspension. I'm thinking of a 4" lift with bigger tires but not too crazy. I just want to get the thing up and put some wow factor under it. The rear seems to be lower than the front. Is that because Ford, in their infinite wisdom figured every 250 owner would plow with it?
Now, will the kits level the front/rear or do I have to get an extra inch for the back compared to the front? Who would you recommend? What issues would I have to deal with in steering, handling, ride, tuning the speedo/grearing (I have the 4.10's) or anything else?
Also, what tire/rim size would be the max. I'd need something for mostly road, but a bit aggressive for snow/mud/etc. I currently run 285/75/16 Cooper Discoverers on it.
Sorry for the question barrage, but I wanted to get all the info before jumping into this...
Thanks in advance
I have a 2001 F250 with the 5.4 in it and the stock suspension. I'm thinking of a 4" lift with bigger tires but not too crazy. I just want to get the thing up and put some wow factor under it. The rear seems to be lower than the front. Is that because Ford, in their infinite wisdom figured every 250 owner would plow with it?
Now, will the kits level the front/rear or do I have to get an extra inch for the back compared to the front? Who would you recommend? What issues would I have to deal with in steering, handling, ride, tuning the speedo/grearing (I have the 4.10's) or anything else?
Also, what tire/rim size would be the max. I'd need something for mostly road, but a bit aggressive for snow/mud/etc. I currently run 285/75/16 Cooper Discoverers on it.
Sorry for the question barrage, but I wanted to get all the info before jumping into this...
Thanks in advance
You'd probably want to go with a slightly larger block in the rear vs. what a diesel would run to keep it from looking azz low.
For the best ride, the Icon 4.5" would get you that as it's a hanger and shackle lift. But instead of the 5" rear block maybe the 6" rear block.
I would recommend an adjustable trac bar, but it's not absolutely "necessary" to do the install. Makes the install a little easier though and assures that the front axle remains centered under the truck.
For the speedo/odo correction Superlift has the TruSpeed, and there are a few other options from other companies.
I'd run a 35/12.50 on a 10" wide wheel with 4.5" of Back Space under that setup. The Toyo Open Country MT does well on road and a somewhat aggressive tread for some off road.
As for regearing.....since I've never driven a 5.4, I'm not too sure if you'd need to with 35s or not.
Hope this helps.
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I am finding two differing systems. One has the hanger blocks that drop one end of the spring pack down, and then blocks for the rear. Another has new spring packs for the front and blocks or an add a leaf to the rear. I did find one from Skyjacker that has both front and rear spring packs for 1400, no shocks or other stuff. They also have a kit with leafs (F) and blocks(r), but I don't know what height.
I have almost 178k on the truck, would it be worth going with new spring packs?
I also see a lot of them that have the assumption that the front is lower than the rear. Mine is the opposite, the rear sags about 1" lower than the front.
They all recommend the pitman arm and a trac bar.
Any other suggestions? I'd like to get the best for the cash I have for the project. (Dosn't everyone...)
I have almost 178k on the truck, would it be worth going with new spring packs?
I also see a lot of them that have the assumption that the front is lower than the rear. Mine is the opposite, the rear sags about 1" lower than the front.
They all recommend the pitman arm and a trac bar.
Any other suggestions? I'd like to get the best for the cash I have for the project. (Dosn't everyone...)
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I understand. I've been searching and the kits are all over the place....differing parts, etc.
I don't see a lot of heavy use or off road, but if the Bilsteins will keep a softer ride, not a harsher one, I'll look at them
I don't see a lot of heavy use or off road, but if the Bilsteins will keep a softer ride, not a harsher one, I'll look at them
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Hey everyone:
I wonder: since my truck's rear end seems to sit a bit lower than the front, I wonder if I have heavier springs in the front? How do I tell if the springs I have are not F350 springs?
Is it normal for the rear on the F250's (2001) to seem to squat a bit?
What width are the stock alloys on the 2001 F250 4x4's anyway? I think they were 8"?
What would you think of a 305/75/16 or 315/75/16 on the stock 8" rims? if it works, I won't have to buy new wheels and I can just swap out the rubber.....
Dave
I wonder: since my truck's rear end seems to sit a bit lower than the front, I wonder if I have heavier springs in the front? How do I tell if the springs I have are not F350 springs?
Is it normal for the rear on the F250's (2001) to seem to squat a bit?
What width are the stock alloys on the 2001 F250 4x4's anyway? I think they were 8"?
What would you think of a 305/75/16 or 315/75/16 on the stock 8" rims? if it works, I won't have to buy new wheels and I can just swap out the rubber.....
Dave
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