Roush Kit 4X4

Shortbox54 · #1 03-30-2009, 11:32 PM

has anybody installed this kit, specifically on a 4x4?

I'm talking about the kit that drops the suspension 2/3"

any alignment issues or unforseen headaches?

I use the truck as a daily driver, the 4x4 is strictly for bad weather and steep grades with no offroading. I have another toy for that. So please- do not recommend that I lift instead. Thanks in advance.

ftl40 · #2 03-31-2009, 03:15 PM

just put mine on last week. amazing in how much better the truck drives and handles. much more sure footed. no alignment issues as you dont touch the tirerods. but it may be worth getting one done after anyways. the toital job took me about 5 hrs to do. check my post it has pics also

Shortbox54 · #3 03-31-2009, 03:47 PM

Thats great to hear. Congratulations for you and thank you for commenting. I have another question as well. Anyone feel free to field it:

I have been looking up prices and the roush site sells the kit for appx $1450. I have seen it online for less but lets use their price for this breakdown.

They sell each piece individually and all the pieces only total $1063... where does the extra $390 come in.
(from roush site)
Stabilizer $205
F coils $257
R Leafs $320
R shocks $126
F shocks $155

I then compared this pricing to a similar kit from eibach with all the components included and came up with about $980... which is very close to the roush.

So now... have i missed something? Or does roush charge almost Four Hundo for a full set of directions??

slash36g · #4 03-31-2009, 07:03 PM

I'm getting the ground force version of the 2/3 done this Friday for my 4x4 ill post before and after pic..... I'm not sure on that pricing maybe for convenience??

minimonster17 · #5 03-31-2009, 09:11 PM

the hardware may not be included w/ the individual components. not all bolts the kit uses will be standard sizes either, some will be difficult to find locally, particularly because ford tends to use odd metric sizes.

also, the complete kit may be including shipping, which will be a lot because of the weight/volume.

i would call and ask to figure out what exactly is going on, though.

Shortbox54 · #6 03-31-2009, 09:19 PM

those are good thoughts mini monster I'll check into it tomorrow and report back.

slash,

how much does the ground force kit run and does it include shocks?

slash36g · #7 03-31-2009, 09:47 PM

it was around $600..... it has 2" Front Coil Springs, 3" Rear Shackles, Bump Stop Kit, U-Bolts, Rear Shocks
not as extensive as the roush but simple

black_z · #8 04-01-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shortbox54

I have been looking up prices and the roush site sells the kit for appx $1450.

Here is it for $1389. Maybe make an offer and get it for less.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=

Shortbox54 · #9 04-01-2009, 11:08 AM

I talked to roush.

Front coils are a set.
F/R shocks are sold individually even though they picture 2 and sell coils as a set.

R leafs are also individual

The kit is cheaper than individual pricing

ftl40 · #10 04-01-2009, 06:54 PM

i paid 11oo for my kit, i got it from mall of Georgia ford

slash36g · #11 04-01-2009, 08:46 PM

FTL40.... what tires ar u running? im getting my kit put on fri and i have 275/45/22 tires but i think im going to go taller

slash36g · #12 04-03-2009, 08:20 PM

I got it installed and an alignment today and it looks great..... but my steering wheel shakes bad at 65mph so I'm taking it back so they can double check the alignment.... i will post pic shortly weather is crappy here

ftl40 · #13 04-04-2009, 04:38 PM

i am running the same size tires you are, not sure why it shakes, i haven't got an alignment yet and my truck is solid all the way to the speed limiter

slash36g · #14 04-09-2009, 03:54 PM

before the drop

After the drop

byouells · #15 04-13-2009, 11:55 AM

Does the Roush kit affect the load the truck can handle? I have a heavy 1/2 ton and do not want to lose hauling ability.