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I have an 89 f250 diesel 4x4. i have 35" bfg ats. whats the most economical way of lifting this truck, best way of lifting the truck, and how much lift do i need. I also want to make it a f350. . .so is there a way of incorporating the lift with an upgrade in suspension ?
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new leaf springs are new ones with the lift in it and the add-a-leafs are extra leafs u have to put in and if ur wanting to make the 250 a 350 then u would hve to get new leafs for the rear anyway for the extra towing so it will be cheaper to get the new leaf springs with the lift
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thank you for your patience. .i'm very new at this. .is there anything else i should be wary of ? i have read about people with issues involving wiring harness, and steering (pitman arm). . will every lift kit come with all parts necessary to complete the project ?
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it really depends on how high u want to take it a dropped pitman arm is a good idea
steering stabilizer but thats for the big tires
extended brake lines not required for the 4" lift but i reccomend it and its a must for a 6"
i think the kits come with everything else u might need
wireing harness i dont think it will be an issue maybe if u went with a body lift and that would have to be a 3ft one lol but suspension lifts are simple just take ur time and when u think u have it all tight and ur ready to go
****GO BACK AND RETORQUE EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT HAVE TURNED OR LOOKED AT LONGER THAN 2 SECONDS****
better safe than sitting in a oncoming drivers lap or in a birds nest lol
steering stabilizer but thats for the big tires
extended brake lines not required for the 4" lift but i reccomend it and its a must for a 6"
i think the kits come with everything else u might need
wireing harness i dont think it will be an issue maybe if u went with a body lift and that would have to be a 3ft one lol but suspension lifts are simple just take ur time and when u think u have it all tight and ur ready to go
****GO BACK AND RETORQUE EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT HAVE TURNED OR LOOKED AT LONGER THAN 2 SECONDS****
better safe than sitting in a oncoming drivers lap or in a birds nest lol
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When I lifted my gasser 460 F250 the TTB frontend just decided that that was the time to never stay in alignment again, if you want F350 suspension swap out the D50TTB of the F250 with the D60 live axle of the F350, LOTS less to go wrong, and your 35's will love you for not having them eaten up or being rotated every 250 miles, TTB is good stock but not for lifts, you need to have the camber bushings changed out if you keep the TTB. Although I may be wrong just my experience.
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No, not wrong. I second that^.....everthing above. What I have learned is Do Not cheap out! Or you won't be happy and you'll end up doing it again.
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there is nothing wrong with lifting a TTB. yes you do need to replace the camber bushings, but broncograveyard.com sells them brand new for $55 a pair. i like the TTB because of its onroad ride quality, my truck is pretty smooth
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Yes I agree with you there too, but I went the cheap route and didnt replace other parts I should have, if your going to do a lift it has to be done right and you have to change alot of parts out to get it right, ESPECIALLY those damned camber bushings LOL, jeez they ate my tires up.
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[QUOTE=White_Knuckles; I don't really know why people bash these front ends besides improper setup.=QUOTE]
Because they are really high mantainace. My TTB is ok but I have to keep up with it. But maybe that's because I also beat the f@&$ out of it on the trail.
Because they are really high mantainace. My TTB is ok but I have to keep up with it. But maybe that's because I also beat the f@&$ out of it on the trail.
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I have an 89 f250 diesel 4x4. i have 35" bfg ats. whats the most economical way of lifting this truck, best way of lifting the truck, and how much lift do i need. I also want to make it a f350. . .so is there a way of incorporating the lift with an upgrade in suspension ?
But here is what you need to make it suspension wise into one
1. A dana 60 front axle
2. F350 front leaf springs
3. A d60 track bar and steering linkage
4. A f350 rear block(4" instead of a f250 2.5" block) And yes the f250 and 350 use the SAME rear springs
5. The F350 front D-shaft (double cardan joint) and front yolk out of t-case
Now. To fit 35s there is a couple different ways.
The CHEAP WAY
1. front add-a-leaf in F350 springs
Another way
1. cut your front bumper
The better way
1. SKY RSK in the front w Superduty V code springs
2. Icon 5" lift springs for the rear of a Superduty and you can do away w the block all together.
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That is using a 3" RSK and V codes in the front. With Icon 5" rear lift Springs in the rear.. That will yield the best ride. And NO, no rear shackle flip