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Aug 13, 2009 | 05:00 PM

blueovalal

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Add a leaf or Level kit

I've got a 95 F250 PSD Ext Cab Long bed. Looking for pics of opinions on the skyjacker 2" add a leaf for the front or the Tuff Country 2.5" leveling kit. I'm planning on putting on 305/75/16 on my factory Alcoa's. What do you guys think?

Aug 14, 2009 | 03:02 PM

blueovalal

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I just noticed I screwed up the tire size. I meant to say 305/70/16. Anyone got experience with either of these lifts?

Aug 14, 2009 | 03:49 PM

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285s are the biggest that will fit w an add-a-leaf. Here are 285 on a 8" wide wheel and a skyjacker add-a-leaf
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Aug 14, 2009 | 03:49 PM

DBGrif91

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No experience on lift kits, but IMO it's up to you. How do you want the truck to look? What's your budget?

Or are you just wanting advice on how easy these kits are to install? Sorry- can't help you there.

Aug 14, 2009 | 04:06 PM

blueovalal

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Well I've heard both will make the ride horrible. I not worried about install. I guess my question is, is it worth the few extra hundred bucks for only half an inch? The skyjacker leafs are about $150 and the tuff country kit with drop brackets is about $450.

Brad, is there anything done to the back of your rig?

Aug 14, 2009 | 09:42 PM

Diesel_Brad

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No, not for ride height. but it does have a 4 leaf over-load leaves

Aug 15, 2009 | 11:39 AM

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Did it make the ride too much worse? I've heard it rides better because the springs won't hit the bump stops as much and I've heard that it will ride worse.