an itty-bitty lift
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an itty-bitty lift
I need only a 1 inch front lift on my '00F350 to make it almost level. What's the best way to do this. Jack-It says they have a 2" front shackle only for the front springs. This would of course give me my 1 inch lift. It seems this may straighten out the front driveshaft angle a bit but wouldn't it throw off my caster? Or is this not enough to worry about.
What about add-a-leaf? I've seen 2" lifts and more with add-a-leafs. Can't I just get half the leaves for a 1" lift? Does anyone do this? Would I need new U-bolts for this? I already have the X-springs in front but I still want 1" of lift.
What about add-a-leaf? I've seen 2" lifts and more with add-a-leafs. Can't I just get half the leaves for a 1" lift? Does anyone do this? Would I need new U-bolts for this? I already have the X-springs in front but I still want 1" of lift.
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I waited to answer this to see if anyone had any info for you. Since you haven't gotten any, and I don't know anything about lifts either, I figured I could at least send you where you could get the info. Try www.ford-diesel.com They will know 
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2k F250 CC SWB 6 speed 4x2 Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate) Western Diesel Turbo Brake (whoa boy)
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SUperlift has a nice kit. As does Rancho. If I am not mistaken, Rancho even allows you to use the factory shocks! (just don't quote me on that one) http://www.superlift.com/ford3.htm
The kits for the 2inch leveler are not too expensive. I would purchase a kit instead of trying to piece-meal something together. You spent 30k for the truck, another $300 for a kit made correctly should not be too big a deal. :-)
Ford allows enough play in the front end that you should not have to worry about any angle problems. Heck, I've seen 8inch lifts in the front of the SD's without any shaft mods.
Have Fun.
The kits for the 2inch leveler are not too expensive. I would purchase a kit instead of trying to piece-meal something together. You spent 30k for the truck, another $300 for a kit made correctly should not be too big a deal. :-)
Ford allows enough play in the front end that you should not have to worry about any angle problems. Heck, I've seen 8inch lifts in the front of the SD's without any shaft mods.
Have Fun.