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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Default How to level a 1 ton 97 ford

been looking for a way to level my truck, do they make leveling springs for a f350 or would i have to use blocks.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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you Never want to use blocks on the front, you could pull your front springs off and take the bold out of it and you could add a leave or you could buy a leveling leave spring kit but like i said you never want to putt blocks in the front.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MG05
been looking for a way to level my truck, do they make leveling springs for a f350 or would i have to use blocks.
Ask a DOT officer that question and you will get the answer your looking for...Getting your truck impounded would bring the suck...
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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This is a shackle reversal kit that will lift it 3" That is just a bit more than level however.

92-97 F-250/F-350 front shackle reversal - Sky's Off-road Design

This is for a super duty but it would give you an idea if you wanted to make your own. Longer shackles and lower your rear spring hanger.
Ford Superduty 99-04 Leveling Kit - Sky's Off-road Design
 
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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yeah, i know the blocks are a no no, but there doesn't seem to be many other options... i wonder why no one makes a 2 in spring lift?

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Originally Posted by kazairl
This is a shackle reversal kit that will lift it 3" That is just a bit more than level however.

92-97 F-250/F-350 front shackle reversal - Sky's Off-road Design

This is for a super duty but it would give you an idea if you wanted to make your own. Longer shackles and lower your rear spring hanger.
Ford Superduty 99-04 Leveling Kit - Sky's Off-road Design
3 in is a bit too much... i don't want the rake the other way
 

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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MG05
yeah, i know the blocks are a no no, but there doesn't seem to be many other options... i wonder why no one makes a 2 in spring lift?

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3 in is a bit too much... i don't want the rake the other way
dont waste your time with a add-a-leaf,it wont do anything but waste the time it took to install.rancho and tuff country make 2 inch springs for them and i think pro-comp and bds do also.if you do the shackle reversal you will have to lift the rear 1.5-2 inches to sit level.skyjacker used to have a 2 in replacement spring but not sure if they still offer it.l
 
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