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Old 08-10-2006 | 08:59 AM
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I have a 99 F-250 xtra cab powerstroke 4x4 and just installed LT 305-55-20's. The front of the vehile sags a bit. Is there a way to just raise the front of her without doing an entire lift kit. I dont want to kill the ride of the truck. Was told to install a fabtec 5.5 lift kit but dont really want to lift her that much. Any ideas?
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Old 08-10-2006 | 10:30 AM
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call Ralph at meadowlands 4 wheel drive in eath rutherford NJ.
he has been lfting trucks since the 70's
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Old 08-10-2006 | 10:33 AM
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a leveling kit. check with fabtech or www.superdutyheadquarters.com www.donahoeracing.com
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Old 08-10-2006 | 06:55 PM
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Get a hold of buck183. He cann tell you what you need, then you can pick it up locally.

The leveling kit is what I'm doing to my 2003 this winter.

Do you have any pics?
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Old 08-10-2006 | 07:35 PM
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I did the jackit leveling kit on my 01 350. It looks great but rides like ****.
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Old 08-10-2006 | 07:46 PM
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Mine has the blocks removed over the rear axle. This lowered the rear so it sits level . Also has 20" wheels and 305/50-20 tires.
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Old 08-11-2006 | 08:22 AM
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i was told to find a spring shop and re arch the front spring and add a leaf or to get the drop down bracket for the front. drops the front spring mounts approx 2-2.5 inches...hmmmmm.
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Old 08-11-2006 | 08:30 AM
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couple pics
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Old 08-11-2006 | 08:32 AM
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i have the same size tires but about 2 3rds turned to eaither side and i rub the back of the front fender wheel lips
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Originally Posted by berns29scarab
i have the same size tires but about 2 3rds turned to eaither side and i rub the back of the front fender wheel lips
You posted 305/55-20 , mine are 305/50-20. That would make your diameter just slightly larger...and mine JUST clear
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