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Old 02-09-2010, 10:57 AM
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My truck seems to have a very stiff suspention..Later on I would like to upgrade it to something better.I would just like to get some Ideas to start looking at.The truck is an 04 6.0l F-250 superduty 4x4 crewcab shortbed.
 
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Old 02-09-2010, 06:31 PM
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I have been dreaming of fab-tech 4.0 coil overs but dont have the 5k to setv it up
 
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:02 PM
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Just ride in my truck for a few days , then yours will feel like a caddy.
 
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Old 02-09-2010, 10:14 PM
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...I was told about the coil over,but I was also told about adding a leaf to the springs would help and it would be cheaper...Me I dont know much about this.Well maybe the cheapest way would be just to ride in 04redstroker's truck..LOL
 
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An add a leave will make it stiffer. I personally dont think the coil over kits are worth the money. Something as simple as a good set of shocks and maybe even air bags will make a big difference in ride quality.
 
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Sandfley your truck looks like mine on steriods...I like the lift..how does yours ride?
 
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It rides like 04redstrokers kidney belt required!! I found a product that might help though Pickup & Medium Duty <----- click link
 

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Old 02-11-2010, 09:54 AM
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thats cool..

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they sale a leveling kit..What does this do for the ride if anything?
 

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Depends on the style of the kit. If its adn add-a-leaf then it will stiffer. A spring with more arch will be stiffer. If its a shackle flip kit the ride will be about the same.

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My kidneys may hurt, but at least parts are cheap and its alot more reliable. And honestly, do you really believe that anything with IFS can be heavy duty, theres not such a thing.
 

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