Sorry....yes. Stock ride is between 19 and 20 inches bolt hole to bolt hole.

 

Since you haven't posted a pic for us yet, to determine if you have a lift, you could measure from the ground to the center of the rear wheel well and then do the same thing for the front. My truck (95 F250 HD, 460) the front sits ~2.5" lower than the rear. I don't know how different that should be for different motors and suspension setups though; maybe others can chime in for some additional help.

 

Thanx so much for the input, I'll post some picks in the morning, and I'll measure bolt hole to bolt hole.

 

once again, just trying to figure out what shocks I need to buy for the front end,

 

F250's come stock with 2" block in the rear, the front should have 2 leafs if its a 4x4. If its a 2wd it will have coils in the front. If they look like stock shocks, chances are its not lifted. You can always take it out, and go to the parts store, and see if its the same length as a stock shock. Usually when you order online, you get the measurment of full collapsed, and full extended, then you can email or call whoever you order from. They will be able to see if its stock or longer. I just put Bilsteins on my F350 and it never rode better, they are pricy but I guarantee you will love it.

 

OK, the measurement of the front shock bolt hole to bolt hole is just about 17 inches, and the measurement from the ground to the top of the front wheel well is about 37 inches. Yes it is a 4x4.

 

here is a pic

 

My 1995 F-250 4x4

 

In that case I would just go to your local parts store and ask for a set of stock hight shocks if I were you. I second the bilsteins. I run them on my Audi and they have an awsome ride, and durable too!

 

If you are still unsure of the length shocks you need after measuring the shock length at ride height, I would take the time to measure them fully compressed and fully extended.

Then take those numbers to a GOOD parts store to have them help you find the right shock.

You can also do the research online as most shock manufacturers list the compressed length, extended length and travel on their websites. You just may have to do a little digging to find it.

As for a recommendation; if you don't want to spend Bilstein-type money you could look in to the Monroe Gas Magnums. Very stout and good riding shock for a truck. For a reasonable price. Advance gets +/- $45 each, RockAuto.com usually has them for +/- $27.

How do you measure the compressed and extended lengths?

Simple.

Pull a wheel, unbolt the bottom of the shock, jack the truck as high as you can to allow the front springs to fully droop. Measure from the top mounting bolt to the bottom bolt hole. That's the extended length you need.

Support the truck on jackstands and move your jack to underneath the spring pad and jack until the spring is fully compressed. You may have to push the shock out of the way as it goes up. Measure the same two points again. That is your compressed length.

HTH.

-cmc-

 

I would venture to guess that you don't have any sort of suspension lift. The spacing around the wheel looks similar to what I remember mine looking like.

 

I agree, that looks like a stock height truck from the poor picture he posted.

 

Thanx so much for all of your input!! Your right there is no lift on it, I kind of thought there was but I guess it's just the 285's. I went with the Monroe Gas Magnums and put them on today, she rides WAY better then the stock 1995 shocks that where on it, next I'm going to get the rear shocks done, thanx again for all your input!

 

Sorry but this was the only real thread close to asking what size lift someone has. That's a question I get alot. I have 37s with 20in rims and have been told everything from a 4in to a 8in. It's about eye level with a big rig.