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keith hubbard
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• tucson, AZ, USA |
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• Registered on 6/24/2003 |
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• 1 post |
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 Posted:6/24/2003 12:32 |
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I am going to lift the front of my vehicle to level it out. I'm not sure if I should use a hanger kit or replace the spring pack. Does anyone have any input in this matter? Ideally I'm looking for the most stable lift and I would like to maintain the same ride!
2002 F-250 4WD crew V-10 |
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Posted:6/25/2003 02:37 |
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Replace the springs.
93 Bronco,White/Green
Engine:
351W, 130 amp alternator, AGR High Pressure power steering pump, Custom K&N intakes, BroncoAir YORK on-board-air kit,
Drivetrain:
E4OD tranny, BW 1356 T-Case, 6" Superlift w/radius arms, Superlift Superrunner Steering Kit, D44 TTB front w/ARB, Warn Premium hubs, 4.88 gears, Ford 8.8 rear, custom CV driveshaft front, custom length driveshaft rear, 37" MTR's, BroncoAir Extreme Duty Winch Bumper, Warn M12000 winch,
Other: Lund Moon Visor, Tinted windows, PIAA 90Series fog/driving lights, full size spare, Uniden CB, kick ass stereo, Alpine MP3 head unit, CD/MP3 Changer, Orion amps, Boston 12" subs, MBQuart components.
Future: D60 front w/ custom coils, Sterling 10.25" rear, ARB's and 4.88's, full Bassani Exhaust/Header system, hopefully a supercharger but ya know it's all about the $$$$$$$$$
I am also the owner of BroncoAir
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Posted:6/25/2003 07:55 |
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Agreed. The safest way to lift the front end of the vehicle is with a larger spring pack which means you'll need new leaf springs. Ford makes several different leaf springs for the front ends of SuperDuty's you could easily find the proper set and stick with OEM parts.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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Posted:6/27/2003 07:10 |
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You can level your truck in many ways. There are several shackle lifts and several spring lifts out there to choose form. If you want to retain a stock ride and a level look, go with a shackle kit.
You will love the look and ride.
I have leveled mine and can send you a link to my truck if you want.
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Michael Rhude
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• Middlebury, IN, USA |
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• Registered on 6/2/2003 |
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• 3 posts |
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 Posted:7/2/2003 17:38 |
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Kieth,
I have a 1999 F-350 Crew Cab Long Bed with the 7.3 litre diesel. I leveled mine with a kit from "Tuff Country" about two years ago. A 2 1/2" kit included the replacement springs, shackles and all the hardware necessary to level the truck. I replaced the shocks at the same time and the total installation time was approximately 6 hours. I would strongly suggest having the front re-aligned afterwards as all the geometry will change. I also installed heavier springs with this kit as I use it to plow my 1/2 mile long driveway. Everything has worked great and the ride was not compromised at all. The look is awesome and it plows much better!!! The total kit with shocks was $ 459.00 in 2001 dollars. I give "Tough Country" high praise for their kit. You might also consider their heavy duty steering dampner at the same time?? It couldn't hurt. . . .
Regards,
Michael S. Rhude |
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Posted:1/22/2004 20:30 |
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we got a tuff country lift to level our 02 f- 350 and it worked great, the ride was the same and the truck looked better than before  |
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