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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Big Problem / Level kit something wrong

I have a 2003 F250 cc / diesel. Just had a local garage put a ProComp 2.5 leveling kit on my truck and ordered my tires and wheels. The front of the truck now is visually higher than the rear and from the research I have done on here, is it true all I need to do is put a set of F350 blocks on the rear to " level " it out ( and will the new pro comp rear shocks still work ) Also is the track bar relocation bracket required on this year truck ? Thanks in advance for all your help
 
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by klaney2
I have a 2003 F250 cc / diesel. Just had a local garage put a ProComp 2.5 leveling kit on my truck and ordered my tires and wheels. The front of the truck now is visually higher than the rear and from the research I have done on here, is it true all I need to do is put a set of F350 blocks on the rear to " level " it out ( and will the new pro comp rear shocks still work ) Also is the track bar relocation bracket required on this year truck ? Thanks in advance for all your help
I just put a leveling kit on my '04 f-350 at first the front was higher than the rear but it took about two weeks for the springs to settle and now it is level so I would wait and for the track bar I researched before I bought it and rough country said any truck after the build date of late '99 will need a longer track bar so I would think you would need a bracket
 
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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IMO....2.5" leveling kit matches perfect with F350 blocks.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Yes, the F350 rear block is a popular method when doing the 2.5" leveling kit. Make sure you purchase the correct block. The long beds have the tapered block. Also make sure you purchase new u-bolts.

You should also shim the carrier bearing to help return the rake to the truck. The trackbar drop bracket or adj trackbar (the bracket is a bit cheaper) is also a good idea. Some will say you don't need one but it is recommended at 2.5" and up and will bring you back to or near stock.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Do you have some pictures before and after? I have a 2000 F350 4x4 and would like to raise the front a little, it just seems like it's too low in the front of too high in the back. I don't think I want the truck to be level when empty maybe slightly down in the front. I tow often and don't want the rear lower then the front. Any suggestions? What about a two inch shackle.
 
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