reverse a lifted f250??
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reverse a lifted f250??
OK I know this is probably some kind of heresy to many of you but I'm an old guy looking at buying a 99 7.3l F250 with very low mileage. Problem its lifted with huge tires and I need a daily driver and ranch work truck i.e. pull a stock trailer. Is it possible to reverse a lift? How expensive? Any important things to watch for in the conversion back to stock. Comments appreciated and, if you need to rant at my revisionism, I'll understand.
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No ranting from me. I completely understand your need. Lifted monstrosities are not for everyone.
Have you thought about offering a swap with someone who has a standard suspension truck? Maybe try Craigslist or maybe even the classifieds here at FTE. Otherwise, any shop can do it for you but you'll be buying some parts. If you are capable of the work, a dismantler might be a good source for most of the stuff.
Have you thought about offering a swap with someone who has a standard suspension truck? Maybe try Craigslist or maybe even the classifieds here at FTE. Otherwise, any shop can do it for you but you'll be buying some parts. If you are capable of the work, a dismantler might be a good source for most of the stuff.
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First Consider your tire choice. Figure at least $700 if not more. I will also have to assume new wheels as well.
Depending on the type and size of lift you may have to purchase stock springs or blocks, new shocks (stock length), stock pitman arm, track bar, swaybar links etc.. the list could go on. realignment and possibly other items. Again will depend alot on the lift. Also consider future costs on ball joints, bearings, brakes etc.. as big tires cause items to wear quicker.
Personally if it doesn't fit your need i would keep looking unless the price is too good to be true and then maybe it has more issues than you think.
Depending on the type and size of lift you may have to purchase stock springs or blocks, new shocks (stock length), stock pitman arm, track bar, swaybar links etc.. the list could go on. realignment and possibly other items. Again will depend alot on the lift. Also consider future costs on ball joints, bearings, brakes etc.. as big tires cause items to wear quicker.
Personally if it doesn't fit your need i would keep looking unless the price is too good to be true and then maybe it has more issues than you think.
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Another thing about lifts and tires is they put more stress on stock parts. So, the drivetrain might have been worked harder with the lift and tires. It's not relevant to going back to stock except that a truck that has had larger tires might need transmission work, steering pump, etc. sooner or some other things like that.
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reverse a lifted f250
Many thanks for your comments. Dave and Ace your points are well taken about stress and wear and tear. Intuitively I suspected that, just didn't know the particulars. Now I know. Too many things that could go wrong. I think I'll keep looking. I just want a 7.3 that has been well cared for and still has some life for small ranch type cowpuncher chores just to "keep my hand in the game."
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