How to sit level
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I did the same mod on my last truck with stainless steal washers (got them at cost). I stacked them on the stud under the spring cup. If you want to go this route, you can do it for cheaper with washers. Otherwise, I'd go for springs. If you want to save money, I figure you could get used springs at a junk yard.
You think them things are worth while? I like the ride of my truck now thats why i didnt want to change my springs out for f250 springs.
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EDIT: On a side note, you can't go as high with this method. I might have gotten 1" max this way, you reach a limit with how much stuff you can stick on that stud before you run out of room. If you only want 1", this might be the way to go. If you want more, than look at springs.
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Well, my camber is all screwed up anyway, and I'd do the springs myself, but I still can't afford the alignment. My reasoning is that the outsides of my tires were getting worn down while the shims were still in the coils, so at least now it should be evening them out a bit... except one side is saggier than the other.
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Daystar 2" Leveling Kit - 1981-1996 4wd F150/Bronco Front Coil Spring Spacer with 5/8" Stud Extenders - 4WD Ford Explorer - Off Road Unlimited
How about this day star leveling kit
How about this day star leveling kit
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If you want leveling coils, Superlift makes some. I had them before, and they work well. I wouldn't use spacers.
While I would prefer mine to sit slightly higher in the front, I don't like it when its level, because any weight in the bed or hook up to a trailer and it squats and then its nose high. That part of the reason I took that stuff off.
While I would prefer mine to sit slightly higher in the front, I don't like it when its level, because any weight in the bed or hook up to a trailer and it squats and then its nose high. That part of the reason I took that stuff off.
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If you want leveling coils, Superlift makes some. I had them before. I wouldn't use spacers.
While I would prefer mine to sit slightly higher in the front, I don't like it when its level, because any weight in the bed or hook up to a trailer and it squats and then its nose high. That part of the reason I took that stuff off.
While I would prefer mine to sit slightly higher in the front, I don't like it when its level, because any weight in the bed or hook up to a trailer and it squats and then its nose high. That part of the reason I took that stuff off.
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If your truck is 4wd you can get F250 or leveling springs for the front and then either add a leafs, F250 rear springs, or 1-1.5 inch blocks for the rear. If you go with blocks don't go with aluminum, go with steel or cast iron ones. If its a 2wd then you will only probably be able to run 32 11.50 with this setup.
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If your truck is 4wd you can get F250 or leveling springs for the front and then either add a leafs, F250 rear springs, or 1-1.5 inch blocks for the rear. If you go with blocks don't go with aluminum, go with steel or cast iron ones. If its a 2wd then you will only probably be able to run 32 11.50 with this setup.
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Ford F-150 Bronco 4" Suspension Lift Kit 1980-96 by Rough Country -- Fat Bob's Garage Online Store
Fat Bob's also has leveling coil spacers for the front, with stud extenders:
Ford 2" Front Spacer Lift Leveling Kit (w/ Extender Studs) 1980-1997 4WD -- Fat Bob's Garage Online Store
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Looking for opinions on how to get a truck to sit level or just under level.
I've seen guys use f250 or f350 springs to get 1.5"-2" lift, but I've also seen there it can be tough to get to get to the castle nut or whatever afterward.
I guess what I'm hoping for is. How did you do it? how did it ride compared to stock after you made the change?
Thanks.
I've seen guys use f250 or f350 springs to get 1.5"-2" lift, but I've also seen there it can be tough to get to get to the castle nut or whatever afterward.
I guess what I'm hoping for is. How did you do it? how did it ride compared to stock after you made the change?
Thanks.
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In your opinion, how does the truck ride compared to the factory springs?
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The springs didn't raise the front a whole lot. Maybe a half inch. It's been so long now I can't even remember.
Screw the springs, my friend. Just order yourself a professional leveling kit.
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I guess I'm just wanting the better quality setup. I've heard some people say that 250 springs ride better than aftermarket springs. If that's the case, I don't want to pay more $$ for a product that doesn't perform. On the other hand, if it does better than the f250 springs. I'm all for it.
