Hi All,

I am looking to put a leveling kit on my 06 F-250 crew cab 4x4 diesel and I was looking for any input from others that may have already done one.
I have been doing doing some reading and not for sure if I need a 2" or 2.5" kit. I have also read that some say I do OR do not need track bar bracket spacers to prevent the axle shifting to the drivers side.
Any and all help is appreciated.

Thanks

 

I have the 05 version of your truck. I did 2 1/2 in front (spacers) and replaced the 2" block with the factory 4" block in the rear; that got mine level with the camper shell on.
I used the Bilstein 5150 series shocks. I am able to run 35" tires by tying back the inner fender well. I use it in Baja a lot and it has worked great for 50,000 miles. (On the suspension.

 

Leveling Kits are made for F350's and may cause your F250 to sit nose high. A fix would be to install F350 blocks on the rear axle.

 

I am trying to do the same thing to mine except mine already has the 3 inch block lift in the back. Couple of options I came across were to get leveling springs for the front. The second option was to get shackle lifts. I'll probably go with the shackle lifts since this is cheaper and easier.

 

The 250's "typically" sit more level compared to the 350's depending on the front spring rate and engine. If your just a little low in the front i would go with a 1-1.5" kit. If you want to go a little higher (2-2.5") you will most likely want to raise the rear as well. I did similar to rick92592 did with the 2.5" in front and rear 350 blocks. If you plan to do the later you may or may not need the track bar bracket. I installed one while i did the lift just to be on the safe side. If you go 2.5" or higher it's recomended. I also installed a carrier bearing spacer to put the rake back in the truck. If you do the rear blocks make sure you purchase new u-bolts, don't use the old ones. I purchased the Readylift system which im very pleased with and they guarantee a factory ride. Their kit has the shock extensions if you want to keep factory length shocks.

Remember to research well and plan on how much you have to spend. After lifting/leveling you should find a quality alignment shop and the truck may require alignment shims. You may also find the truck looks a little funny with the factory tires so you may want to address those as well. All said and done i was in for about $2500 for tires, Bilsteins 5100's, leveling kit w/track bar kit, rear blocks and u-bolts and misc.. Good luck

 

I did not do the track bar bracket but I think I will add it, the truck handles fine but 'crabs' slightly down the road. I made my carrier bearing spacers out of 1/4" X 2" strap and added as needed, I think it took 5. I had the lift installed (a couple of years ago) for $950.00 including 5150 series shocks which I highly recommend.
Ditto on the alignment and shims. Next is the dual stabilizer, not absolutely necessary but there are times in Baja....................
I'm amazed, as a ex-off road racer and car builder, how high some guys lift their trucks for use in the desert, we always tried to keep them as low as possible.