Trailmaster 6" Suspension System
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Trailmaster 6" Suspension System
I recently put on a trailmaster 6" suspension lift on my 99 f250. its all put together. But I have 2 ssv shocks left over? I have all the 4 ssv shocks put on the truck that came with the kit. But I have 2 left because the kit came with 6. What are these other 2 for? There is no other bolt holes for them.
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are the two left over exactly the same as the ones you have on the front? you probably need this:
Off Road Store: 1999-2004 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD Dual Front Shock Brackets - Rough Country, Rough Country Suspension Lift Kits, 1402
Off Road Store: 1999-2004 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD Dual Front Shock Brackets - Rough Country, Rough Country Suspension Lift Kits, 1402
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It appears that you have the F4521SSV kit, which includes two SSV (front) shocks. It also appears that a complete set of four SSV (front & rear) were ordered. I don't believe that Trailmaster offers a dual front shock setup so you apparently have two extra shocks for future replacement purposes or you could use the Rough Country kit that bbender85 provided.
Trailmaster 99-00 (After 3/1/99) F-250/350 GAS ENG. 6" LIFT W/ SHOCKS?
Installation Guide:
http://www.trailmastersuspension.com...4525_F4527.pdf
Trailmaster 99-00 (After 3/1/99) F-250/350 GAS ENG. 6" LIFT W/ SHOCKS?
Installation Guide:
http://www.trailmastersuspension.com...4525_F4527.pdf
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are the two left over exactly the same as the ones you have on the front? you probably need this:
Off Road Store: 1999-2004 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD Dual Front Shock Brackets - Rough Country, Rough Country Suspension Lift Kits, 1402
Off Road Store: 1999-2004 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD Dual Front Shock Brackets - Rough Country, Rough Country Suspension Lift Kits, 1402
That is the exact kit I have Furian. Its installed. I just need to put on my 37x13.50 mickey thompson mtz's. Will I have rubbing issues?
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What size wheels are you using? Do you know the back spacing of the wheels?
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I really want the tires to stick out from the truck, I like the look but the widest tire I can get is 13.50. The wheels are the dick cepek dc1's with a 4.5" backspacing and ither a -12mm or -16mm offset. One of those two for the offset. Do you think they will stick out far with this combo? I have yet to to put them on my truck yet.
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A minimum of 4.5" of back spacing is recommended with the 1999-2004 Super Duties. However, if you are using 13.5" wide tires, then you are going to have rubbing issues with the front leaf springs. There was a lengthy thread on this issue (see link below). The 37" tall tires will rub the front bumper but you can trim the bumper as needed.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...for-wifey.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...for-wifey.html
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A minimum of 4.5" of back spacing is recommended with the 1999-2004 Super Duties. However, if you are using 13.5" wide tires, then you are going to have rubbing issues with the front leaf springs. There was a lengthy thread on this issue (see link below). The 37" tall tires will rub the front bumper but you can trim the bumper as needed.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...for-wifey.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...for-wifey.html
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Not quite sure yet. Taking it for a test drive tomorrow, still working on some brackets for my grill guard.
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turn your wheels all the way(one way). make them hit the leaf spring then measure the distance between the turn stop and the spindle. take that measurement and add a little to that and thats what you'll need to add so that your wheels dont hit the leafs.
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Alright I was hoping to get some wheel spacers anyways so the tires stand out more. Would anyone be able to recommend a good set?
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i'll tell you i have a set on my truck. i have no problems but they are lug centric. you want hub centric. mine are 2" because i'm running coil spring wheels on a leaf spring truck. i think the place i bought them from is www.ezaccessory.com but like i said you'll want to run hub centric and i think they are three times the money. also your wheekls are alot wider than mine and you would be putting more stress on your front end parts. i know a fte member w/ the user name monsta has them on his truck maybe he can give you some info. if not give furian a minute hes incredible at getting people hooked up with links and photos. good luck.
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