FX4 Leveling kit??

[the_hammer]

Well,

Since you've seen my new tires you can imagine how I feel about the low front end. So, I have been researching online about a levelling kit for my truck. I read at one of the manufacturers websites that because I have the factory Rancho lift package, I would not need longer shocks.

I want to bring up the front end, and am not able to find any definitive information wrt the FX4 setup.

Any comments are much appreciated.

 

[Buffs F-350]

The fx4 is just painted stock shocks with rancho stickers and some skid plates. Up to 2" front lift you should be ok with stock shocks. Personaly I would just replace them anyway you will notice a better ride with a good set of bilstins.

 

[the_hammer]

Thanks for the input Buff

Does anyone out there have a preferred levelling Kit????

And Buff,

Why Bilsteins? I was looking at the Donahoe Racing Levelling kit that comes with new shocks and springs and caster shims. What is the model number on the bilsteins? I want to get the correct size.

Thanks Much

 

[Buffs F-350]

Thanks for the input Buff

Does anyone out there have a preferred levelling Kit????

And Buff,

Why Bilsteins? I was looking at the Donahoe Racing Levelling kit that comes with new shocks and springs and caster shims. What is the model number on the bilsteins? I want to get the correct size.

Thanks Much

Donahoe is good stuff but big bucks if you have the money go for it. I bought my stuff from Top Gun customes thay should be able to take care of you. I dont know what any of the vendors here carry but you could check them to.

 

[TampaDieselFX4]

hammer- you have an F350. Which means you need 2.5" of lift upfront to sit pefectly level. You can obtain that by spacers, or new Springs. I agree that the stock shocks give a crappy ride. Bilstiens would be a nice shock; anything that is nitrogen gas charged and "smart" will do well. However when you lift the front you lose caster and the Axle is not centered under the truck. I had a 2.5" kit on my truck and it pulled the axle over quite a bit. There are some manufactures, have to hunt the #'s down, that make a 2-3" Track bar bracket which will correct that. As for the caster shims donahoe is offering... they go in the knuckle of the axle. NOT a good way to fix caster! b/c you'll bind up the shafts. Rancho Makes new radius arms designed for a 2.5" level kit with caster correction built into them.

Hope that enlightens you.

 

[the_hammer]

Thanks

Thanks Tampa,

That was very informative. I will definitely be looking for the track bar kit as well.

 

[bushpilot]

...As for the caster shims donahoe is offering... they go in the knuckle of the axle. NOT a good way to fix caster! b/c you'll bind up the shafts....

perhaps im wrong but on my (99-04) i thought the
factory used shims in the knuckles too.

 

[Buffs F-350]

When I did my 2 1/2" spacers I didnt need anything not even an alignment. I did do the bilstien shocks and it was an improvement.

 

[no-red 6 0]

i am throwing in my

now i was told by different folks, a combination of the above.

1. a 2" is level
2. stock shock will be fine
3. @ 3" you'll need new shocks/trac bar adjuster
4. no mention of twisting axle
5. no alignment needed

with that said, and the above mention and what i have been told in the past i am thoroughly confused on the direction i want to go and the $$ i want to spend.

don't beat me up, but i was gonna just do this...
what adverse effect(s) will it have. can't see any as they say it is a good seller..

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input appreciated..

 

[MONSTERPLOW]

Im also concerned about my 06 fx "nosedive" position .

Especially with the 1200# blade I intend to hang on it.

Was quoted 300 (front only ) with new stabilizer w/o shocks . I had leafs all around on my 99 250 gasser and added 2 ea. up front , all was well.

Not a big fan of coils here.