GREAT LOOKIN EX BP22!!

one of these days i'll get a chance to start some of the suspension mods. all these pics are getting me antsy, lol!

 

With the new tires. BFG ATs - 295/75/16s. The truck now sits at 42".

 

Looks great.
I rather the 295s too.

 

Thanks. I am happy with how the 295s came out. I considered going with 315s but I didn't want to worry about the tire rubbing the leaf since it is my wife's daily driver.

 

Brandon - very nice looking, I am sincerely envious! My next major project is an all spring 5" lift to 305/315's (haven't decided yet). Excellent job.

 

Thanks Blowhole.

 

Looks pretty nice

 

Looks good, man! How does it ride? And do you tow with it?

 

Thanks. It rides good. It is bit firmer than stock, which gives the truck a more controlled feeling. A huge advantage is the gain in travel in the front before it hits the bump stop. Stock it had 1", now it is closer to 5". It rides a lot "softer" than my brother's stock 08 F350 4wd.

I only tow about two times a year and that is when I bring my boat back from my river house. The boat only weighs about 4,000lbs so it's not much. The rear only settles about an inch with the boat hooked up and since the rear is still basically stock I am expecting it to do the same now.

 

Yellowsled or BP22 (or anyone else that knows)

Do you need to adjust the track bar when you install the Pro Comp 22210 front springs? I read that you don't need a new pitman arm, but I want to make sure I just need the new springs and some new ubolts. I don't want to make the handling bad by not completing any other steps.

Planning 22210 front springs
22415 Rear springs
New ubolts from local spring shop

I know this issue has been beaten to death, but I really appreciate everyone's input so I can make sure I'm doing this correctly.

 

I got an alignment done after I did the lift and everything is good.

 

It appears that you have determined the direction I want to go. The procomp springs look like a bargain. I too have the same questions. If I understand correctly, all you used in the front were springs, correct? No track bar bracket or pitman arm? I am now wondering what to do about the rear. The F350 block may not give enough lift so it makes it a little more difficult to figure out a direction for me. Did you find any driveline vibrations on the highway? It is amazing what a little height will do for looks. The X looks awesome BTW.

 

Correct, front springs and new Bilsteins in the front.

Correct.

I don't know if the F350 block will be enough lift.

None. The truck drives great. We have put 6,000 miles on it since the lift and we are super happy with it.

 

This sounds what I'm leaning towards as well --- (from another poster )

"If you want to sit the truck level with the 22210 pro comp springs u use the 5.5 in. block with stock springs OR you buy the pro comp rear springs 22145 and use the stock block."

I'm looking for Full Springs for Both Front and Rear ( NOT add a leaf for the rear like most kits etc.. ).

So far according to Summit website - it contradicts a lot of what I've read on the forums:

For instance Front springs :
22210 = 2" lift for excursion ( as per Summit website )
22410 = 4" lift for excursion ( as per Summit website )

Rear Springs :
22415 = 5" lift for excursion ( as per Summit website )
I have not been able to find anyone selling 22145 , but have found 22415.

So at this point I'm just waiting to see if anyone does Pro Comp Front and Full Rear springs and see what they use ( including block size ) for a truck that sits level or atleast not nose high

 

I'm planning the 22210 front and 22415 rear lift (stock block) next week. After reading the posts by Yellowsled and BP22 and after BP22's response to my earlier post (rep points given), I went ahead and called Summit and ordered the front springs, rear springs and the Skyjacker dual front steering stabilizer. I'm going to determine the correct ubolt length once I get the springs. Then I'm going to get new ubolts from a local spring shop.

I've never attempted this type of work on a vehicle, but I'm going to give it a shot while the family is out of town and I have an extra vehicle to drive.

Once the lift is complete, I'll decide what tires to get. I currently have 16X8 Cragar Soft 8's and Nitto Terra Grappler 295/75/16. Planning to order some 35's once I see how the lift turns out.

I'll post an update once the springs are installed. Hopefully some time next week.