Factory Lift
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You're up early posting your first thread... Are you asking about lift kits or steering stabilizers? To my knowledge, Ford does not offer a OEM lift kit for the Super Duty trucks. As for steering stabilizers, I think that you will find that most FTE members will direct you to the aftermarket for better quality components.
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Yes I am in Afghan, thinking about my truck. I miss her. I have a 2007 F250 and want to
put after market steering stabilizers. Put when I read the remarks they say Install on a lifted truck, I have the FX and I think it has a OEM lift on it already. Would I be safe to buy them?
Thanks
put after market steering stabilizers. Put when I read the remarks they say Install on a lifted truck, I have the FX and I think it has a OEM lift on it already. Would I be safe to buy them?
Thanks
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Yes I am in Afghan, thinking about my truck. I miss her. I have a 2007 F250 and want to
put after market steering stabilizers. Put when I read the remarks they say Install on a lifted truck, I have the FX and I think it has a OEM lift on it already. Would I be safe to buy them?
Thanks
put after market steering stabilizers. Put when I read the remarks they say Install on a lifted truck, I have the FX and I think it has a OEM lift on it already. Would I be safe to buy them?
Thanks
You said you are in Afghan, so that must meen you are obviously serving in the forces... I am assuming. If so , I wanted thank you for that.
If not... BE CARFULL!!!
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By your handle you must be in contact with apache's thank you for your service to the good ol USA and be careful,we pray for our citizens in the military.
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Hey All
yes I am with the 101st out of Ft Campbell, Going on 8 Months flying the AH-64d Longbows.
Thanks for the support we need people like yourself to support us.
I have stock tires, 20 inch rims, I want to lift if later on down the road. Just like to know if starting with the stabilizers would be OK then lift it later. then tires and so on.
Rick
yes I am with the 101st out of Ft Campbell, Going on 8 Months flying the AH-64d Longbows.
Thanks for the support we need people like yourself to support us.
I have stock tires, 20 inch rims, I want to lift if later on down the road. Just like to know if starting with the stabilizers would be OK then lift it later. then tires and so on.
Rick
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if you are looking for single factory replacement stabilizers, you really can't go wrong. anything is better than stock. when it comes to dual setups, most around here will recommend the icon kit. it is pricey though. i bought a pro comp dual set up which i will be installing this week. it was less than $120, but it has smaller shock diameters. the rancho and skyjaker kits have larger shocks, but call for use with a 4" or more lift, while the pro comp can be used when stock.
and thank you for what you are doing overseas
and thank you for what you are doing overseas
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Thanks Thats the info I need, The factory truck looks lifted, Some say its not, but looks higher then normal. If I put the Rancho or Skyjaker on and dont do the lift will I be looking for trouble? Should I do the lift first then put the stabilizers on, Because I will lift it later. This is going to require alot of research because there is alot to know on lifting a truck. may sound easy but with all that is out there it is a ice cream head rush
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There are various ride heights depending on what options your truck has but no one really refers to them as lift. For example a 4x4 will sit higher than a 4x2 and a truck equipped with heavy service suspension will ride higher than without, or a snow plow prep will make the front end ride higher, and a F350 rear end will be higher than a 250. Typically for aftermarket parts all these are pretty much bunched together as stock/no lift.
FX4, let us know how the pro comp turns out, I am looking at something like that since I want to put larger tires on but not much lift. I seen 35's on the newer trucks no prob and that was a 250 with stock susp and wheels. I figure with a 350 and heavy service susp and a level kit (and maybe minor fender trimming, and aftermarket bumpers, aftermarket rims) I might try 37's.
FX4, let us know how the pro comp turns out, I am looking at something like that since I want to put larger tires on but not much lift. I seen 35's on the newer trucks no prob and that was a 250 with stock susp and wheels. I figure with a 350 and heavy service susp and a level kit (and maybe minor fender trimming, and aftermarket bumpers, aftermarket rims) I might try 37's.
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Thanks Thats the info I need, The factory truck looks lifted, Some say its not, but looks higher then normal. If I put the Rancho or Skyjaker on and dont do the lift will I be looking for trouble? Should I do the lift first then put the stabilizers on, Because I will lift it later. This is going to require alot of research because there is alot to know on lifting a truck. may sound easy but with all that is out there it is a ice cream head rush
Below are the Rancho and 4WheelParts links to the above mentioned parts.
http://www.gorancho.com/products/acc...tabilizers.php
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...4930&t_pl=3702
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits..._pn=RANRS98510
http://www.gorancho.com/products/sho...l/rs9000xl.php
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...3306&t_pl=3646
http://www.gorancho.com/products/accessories/myride.php
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...pn=RANRS999705
Rancho has a reputation for quality and many FTE members praise the RS9000XL shocks. I always recommend getting the best components your budget will allow. When I have time, I'll try to find more options for you.
BTW, thank you for your service and dedication as part of the US military!
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Thanks for the Info from all ya. I will keep the fight up over here. Just like to tell you all that I am glad the AH-64D is on or side. Steel on target and 4 wheel them to death.
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