No. The F250 and F350 suspensions are identical in every way with the exception of the rear axle block height, which is about 2" taller on a F350.

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I installed this leveling kit (Zone Off-Road 2 1/2") on my 04 F350 today. It took me a good portion of the day doing it by myself, but everything came together just fine. Aside from the leveling kit I threw in 4 Zone shocks and their steering stabilizer. My pre-leveled measurements were around 27 3/4" on the RR/LR, and 24 3/4" on the RF/LF. After the install I was about 27 3/4" all the way around. Really like the look/stance and the ride is nice as well. All 4 of my shocks were toast, including the steering stabilizer so I had alot to gain aside from the leveling. Really happy with the product. I will add a couple before and after pictures when I get a chance.

Before https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=69493

After https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=69494

I FOUND A NEWTON LEVELING KIT ON EBAY 3" CAME WITH EVERY THING INCLUDING TRACK BAR SPACERS. NO PROBLEMS HAS BEEN ON MY TRUCK FOR 6 MONTHS NO COMPLAINTS. I WAS FIXIN TO BUY IT FROM MANUFACTURER BUT FOUND IT ON CRAIGSLIST THAT MORNING FOR A STEAL. LOOKS TO BE THE SAME EXCEPT FOR ADJUSTABLE TRACK BAR. LEAF PACKS AND ALL! PUT IT ON 04 F350 4X4 PSD CC LWB, MY TRUCK HAD A SEVERE RAKE TO FRONT END COMPARED TO MY BUDDIES FX4 F250 BUT NOW ITS LEVEL. I WAS ABLE TO FIT A SET OF TOYO 325/65/18'S HAD TO DO A LITTLE TRIMMING OF THE PLASTIC BUMPER TRIM. RIDES AND LOOKS AWSOME!

That looks very good! :-drink

My son and I put the exact same kit in his 01 PSD. Great kit, and I wouldnt hesitate to buy another.

Just wondering if you noticed any drop in MPG's. I read in one of the off-road mags that a leveling kit will drop the MPG's about 1.5 mpg due to airflow under the truck. I'd like to lift my truck ('04 CC V10) but not really willing to pay for it every fill up.

I haven't really looked into that. I believe I have heard that before as well from somewhere. I'm thinking it has more to do with 1/2 ton pickups. I don't think our trucks are super aero-dynamic to begin with haha. I Find it hard to determine my actual mileage because when I fill the pump stops at different points....then if I top off I can always throw in a couple extra gallons once the diesel settles. Anyways, no obvious drop in MPG thus far.

The magazine was correct. MPG will drop for the reason listed. Maybe only 1 mpg due to the aerodynamics being so poor to begin with. Add in the extra windage due to wider/taller tires (the reason most of us level to begin with!) and it can be as much as 2 or 3 mpg total. It hurts, but the second I pull out on the sand with the trailer and just cruise where so many sink, it all comes back to me why I put up with it.

Fairly recent 4" lift and no change in fuel economy. I have not changed the tires out yet. I expect to go a little larger but will also gear when I do that. Should be an interesting experiment.

Is there any difference between a body lift kit and the leveling kit you all are discussing?

I have a set of 20" rim wheels, which came with the vehicle when I bought it. These wheels look good but the front tires would rub on frame and limit the turn radius. I just replaced them with the OEM 16" tires. The truck is now rather low but it rides much better and most of all I am now able to back up my travel trailer without much effort thanks to the tires not rubbing on frame.

If I lift the body, do you think I can put the 20" wheels back on? how much of a lift does it take to do it?

Is this kit the same animal as the Zone kit you are talking about?

http://maxx-lift.com/3-inch-maxx-lif...rucks-4x4.html

Thanks

I had a truck with a body lift and wouldn't do it again. While the look was OK, I didn't like the frame hanging down, the step bars no longer were tucked up nicely, the front tow hooks had to be cut off (they were attached to the frame and therefore didn't line up with the holes in the bumper anymore) and after about 6 months, one of the bed spacers broke and fell out, leaving no support in the middle. I'd think long and hard about it if I were you.

Sandman,
Thanks for the advice.
So, I guess from your reply the body lift is different than the leveling kit?
Would the leveling kit help raise both body and frame?

Sorry to ask these dumb questions. I am a newbie with this lift modification.

WELL I'VE HAD MY F350 W/ A 3" NEWTON LEVELING KIT ON IT FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHES AND I'M STILL RIGHT AT 14.5 AND 15 MPG. BUT I THINK IF I DID LOSE A MILE OR TWO PER GALLON I WOULD STILL DO IT, BUT THATS JUST ME...WHAT IS IT THEY SAY "A FOOL AND HIS MONEY ARE SOON PARTED" HAHA! I JUST LIKE WHAT I LIKE AND DON'T MIND PAYIN A LIL EXTRA FOR IT! BUT GOOD LUCK W/ WHAT EVER U DECIDE... OH YEAH I ALSO WENT FROM 33'S TO 35'S (TOYO OPEN COUNTRY 325/65/18) AT THE SAME TIME! NO NOTICABLE CHANGE...

A body lift spaces the body up from the frame. A leveling kit spaces the axle down from the front leaf springs, basically raising everything above the axle (frame and body).

That wasn't a dumb question. There are plenty of dumb questions out there, but that wasn't one of them. :-X04

Does that mean the leveling kit also raises the engine 2 1/2" higher than original? if it does, that is the one I am looking for. It is no fun to change oil with the front end as low as it is now.

Why does Ford design the front end to be lower than the back end to begin with? is it to lower manufacture cost?