2020+ F250 ReadyLift 2.5” SST
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2020+ F250 ReadyLift 2.5” SST
Anybody have any experience with the ReadyLift 2.5” SST?
If I go that route, I would use tremor rear blocks instead of the 4” ReadyLift blocks. Also, I would not use the shock extensions and would replace stock shocks with Bilsteins.
Any castor issues with the kit and supplied bushings / shims?
Im down to this kit or the BDS 2” coil spring kit and add radius arms.
Thanks!
If I go that route, I would use tremor rear blocks instead of the 4” ReadyLift blocks. Also, I would not use the shock extensions and would replace stock shocks with Bilsteins.
Any castor issues with the kit and supplied bushings / shims?
Im down to this kit or the BDS 2” coil spring kit and add radius arms.
Thanks!
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No ReadyLIFT people out there?
Just trying to narrow down my kit. Also considering ReadyLIFT coil springs, but right now I’m leaning towards ICON 2.5” Coil Springs.
Just trying to narrow down my kit. Also considering ReadyLIFT coil springs, but right now I’m leaning towards ICON 2.5” Coil Springs.
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Anybody have any experience with the ReadyLift 2.5” SST?
If I go that route, I would use tremor rear blocks instead of the 4” ReadyLift blocks. Also, I would not use the shock extensions and would replace stock shocks with Bilsteins.
Any castor issues with the kit and supplied bushings / shims?
Im down to this kit or the BDS 2” coil spring kit and add radius arms.
Thanks!
If I go that route, I would use tremor rear blocks instead of the 4” ReadyLift blocks. Also, I would not use the shock extensions and would replace stock shocks with Bilsteins.
Any castor issues with the kit and supplied bushings / shims?
Im down to this kit or the BDS 2” coil spring kit and add radius arms.
Thanks!
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You might not find posts talking about the exact same ReadyLift spacer kit, but there have been posts over the years from owners who have used ReadyLift spacer kits. Personally, they don't appeal to me. The shock extensions and bump stop drops are useless to me. One of the reasons to lift is to gain some more travel, not lower the bump stop back to the factory spacing. Besides that, a spacer is a spacer, I don't see the ReadyLift spacer being any better or worse than any other manufacturer. Same with their track bar relocation bracket, if that's what you're asking about.
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You might not find posts talking about the exact same ReadyLift spacer kit, but there have been posts over the years from owners who have used ReadyLift spacer kits. Personally, they don't appeal to me. The shock extensions and bump stop drops are useless to me. One of the reasons to lift is to gain some more travel, not lower the bump stop back to the factory spacing. Besides that, a spacer is a spacer, I don't see the ReadyLift spacer being any better or worse than any other manufacturer. Same with their track bar relocation bracket, if that's what you're asking about.
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5th Wheeling
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Thanks Jimz. If I go this route, I would also be changing all 4 shocks. Did you use the spacers or coil springs? Did you use their relocation bracket or did you get an adjustable track bar? Thanks!
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Thanks for the reply 4wd. I don't love the spacer either. Have had them in the past, as well as full suspension lifts. This is an on road machine only, and am looking to reduce the 4" rake so increased travel wouldn't be a huge benefit to me. My biggest question is how well the castor shims correct castor and how well the relocation bracket centers the axle. And, does the relocation bracket shift the track bar mounting location towards the passenger side, thus maintaining parallel position in relationship to the drag link, or does it drop the track bar and then have the track bar and drag link on different planes?
I didn't see caster shims included but they would be no different than any other caster shims, meaning, they will accomplish the same results as any other of the same degree. The caster shims they sell say 1.5-2 degrees of correction. You could purchase SPC shims that will give just a little more than that. Not sure about their track bar relocation bracket, I was under the impression that most lower the track bar, putting it out of parallel with the drag link. That is one reason why an adjustable track bar is considered the better option.
You might be able to come up with a better kit by piecing one together. Maybe a front spacer kit with just shocks, then an adjustable track bar, and caster correction of your choice (shims or radius arm drops). Not sure how the price would compare though.
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I have nothing against spacers, I was just saying that the ReadyLift spacer isn't any better or doesn't do anything different than the other brands in my eyes. I don't plan to do any real offroading with my truck, but do plan to bring the front up a little to gain more up travel. There is only about 1-1.5" before the bump stops hit, even in street only use that's not much.
I didn't see caster shims included but they would be no different than any other caster shims, meaning, they will accomplish the same results as any other of the same degree. The caster shims they sell say 1.5-2 degrees of correction. You could purchase SPC shims that will give just a little more than that. Not sure about their track bar relocation bracket, I was under the impression that most lower the track bar, putting it out of parallel with the drag link. That is one reason why an adjustable track bar is considered the better option.
You might be able to come up with a better kit by piecing one together. Maybe a front spacer kit with just shocks, then an adjustable track bar, and caster correction of your choice (shims or radius arm drops). Not sure how the price would compare though.
I didn't see caster shims included but they would be no different than any other caster shims, meaning, they will accomplish the same results as any other of the same degree. The caster shims they sell say 1.5-2 degrees of correction. You could purchase SPC shims that will give just a little more than that. Not sure about their track bar relocation bracket, I was under the impression that most lower the track bar, putting it out of parallel with the drag link. That is one reason why an adjustable track bar is considered the better option.
You might be able to come up with a better kit by piecing one together. Maybe a front spacer kit with just shocks, then an adjustable track bar, and caster correction of your choice (shims or radius arm drops). Not sure how the price would compare though.
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I'm using the ReadyLift 2.5" leveling (spacer) kit on my 22'. It is basically the same kit as I had installed on my 06'.
I am not using the shock extensions as i'm running the Bilstein 5100's.
Using the drop track bar bracket as well as the caster bushings.
They are well made kits. They are fine for on-road and minor off-road usage. The spacer kit essentially extends the upper spring mounting cup. You would have to bounce a wheel pretty hard or catch a bit of air to knock them or the spring out of place.
Once you install the kit, have it professionally aligned. Find a good shop with the latest Hunter equipment.
I installed the kit except for the bushings as I left those for the alignment guy.
Not all trucks seem to always react the same so you may have some different results.
Both trucks I did drove straight and nice after the install (prior to alignment).
My 22' rides better than it did stock (obviously from the increased caster and the 5100's). I expected a bit more caster closer to what they advertise but it's an improvement and a compromise nonetheless with my already still firm steering.
I am not using the shock extensions as i'm running the Bilstein 5100's.
Using the drop track bar bracket as well as the caster bushings.
They are well made kits. They are fine for on-road and minor off-road usage. The spacer kit essentially extends the upper spring mounting cup. You would have to bounce a wheel pretty hard or catch a bit of air to knock them or the spring out of place.
Once you install the kit, have it professionally aligned. Find a good shop with the latest Hunter equipment.
I installed the kit except for the bushings as I left those for the alignment guy.
Not all trucks seem to always react the same so you may have some different results.
Both trucks I did drove straight and nice after the install (prior to alignment).
My 22' rides better than it did stock (obviously from the increased caster and the 5100's). I expected a bit more caster closer to what they advertise but it's an improvement and a compromise nonetheless with my already still firm steering.
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I'm using the ReadyLift 2.5" leveling (spacer) kit on my 22'. It is basically the same kit as I had installed on my 06'.
I am not using the shock extensions as i'm running the Bilstein 5100's.
Using the drop track bar bracket as well as the caster bushings.
They are well made kits. They are fine for on-road and minor off-road usage. The spacer kit essentially extends the upper spring mounting cup. You would have to bounce a wheel pretty hard or catch a bit of air to knock them or the spring out of place.
Once you install the kit, have it professionally aligned. Find a good shop with the latest Hunter equipment.
I installed the kit except for the bushings as I left those for the alignment guy.
Not all trucks seem to always react the same so you may have some different results.
Both trucks I did drove straight and nice after the install (prior to alignment).
My 22' rides better than it did stock (obviously from the increased caster and the 5100's). I expected a bit more caster closer to what they advertise but it's an improvement and a compromise nonetheless with my already still firm steering.
I am not using the shock extensions as i'm running the Bilstein 5100's.
Using the drop track bar bracket as well as the caster bushings.
They are well made kits. They are fine for on-road and minor off-road usage. The spacer kit essentially extends the upper spring mounting cup. You would have to bounce a wheel pretty hard or catch a bit of air to knock them or the spring out of place.
Once you install the kit, have it professionally aligned. Find a good shop with the latest Hunter equipment.
I installed the kit except for the bushings as I left those for the alignment guy.
Not all trucks seem to always react the same so you may have some different results.
Both trucks I did drove straight and nice after the install (prior to alignment).
My 22' rides better than it did stock (obviously from the increased caster and the 5100's). I expected a bit more caster closer to what they advertise but it's an improvement and a compromise nonetheless with my already still firm steering.
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I went with the Fox 2.0 series, The ride has very much improved over stock, the truck is out in rough farm fields daily, and having a slight more suspension travel made the difference, otherwise the truck was always hitting the bump stops...not so much any more. And on road it gets even better, must be the valving inside the shock to give it a softer ride, I also removed my front sway bar years ago, this allows for more flex especially out in the field.