Question about shocks
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Question about shocks
I just bought a 1995 F-250 and I need to replace the front shocks, the truck has a lift kit on it but I don't know what size lift. My question is how do I measure the lift on my truck so I know what size shocks to buy????? Also what kind of shock would you suggest? Thanx!!
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You could park it next to another f250 of around the same year and measure.
Keep in mind the tire size when your measuring.
I would think if you posted a picture on here, someone should be able to tell you around what size lift you have. Most common are leveling kits, 4 then 6 inch. Is it REALLY lifted, or just somewhat lifted? (got a pic?)
Keep in mind the tire size when your measuring.
I would think if you posted a picture on here, someone should be able to tell you around what size lift you have. Most common are leveling kits, 4 then 6 inch. Is it REALLY lifted, or just somewhat lifted? (got a pic?)
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Did the previous owner tell you it had a lift and you're taking his word for it? I've seen people try and say that a truck has a lift kit to make it "worth more" and then play dumb if you call them on it. Post a pic and someone will be able to tell.
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The guy I bought it from didn't say it was lifted, it just looks to me like it is cause my father has a F-250 and mine is taller, I saw a block in between the top of the rear axle and the u clamp that measures 2", but could not find anything in the front to measure???
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The guy I bought it from didn't say it was lifted, it just looks to me like it is cause my father has a F-250 and mine is taller, I saw a block in between the top of the rear axle and the u clamp that measures 2", but could not find anything in the front to measure???
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the tires are 285/75 R16, I don't know if that is 33 or 35. Thanks andym, I didn't know that, maybe it doesn't have a lift on it, just seems a little tall, could it be just the 285 tires? Bottom line I don't care if it has a lift or not I just want to know exactly what front shock to buy, really don't care if there $22 each or $90 each, I just need new front shocks.