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Old 04-09-2014, 06:36 PM
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I have 1990 F150 2wd XL Reg cab. For starters the shocks and front springs have seen better days and have bought the farm.
I would like to raise the front end level with rear and replace the shocks all the way around along with front springs.
Which F250 springs will accomplish this? Will i have to buy a different size shock than the oe fit? Also if i go with these shocks does this eliminate the camber issue that coincides with the front leveling kit bushings?
If anyone has done this to a rwd can you reply me a link or a "shoppin list"?
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Most people use Moog f250 springs. I believe the stock shocks will work for them but not sure since I only have 4wd trucks. If you do a search in the 87-96 section you can find them.
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I think they are Moog cc844 springs they use to level the trucks.
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will i need to get a different size for front shocks? I appreciate the part number on the springs.
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****, sorry i didn't see that you already told me where to find that information...
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I read a few other posts like yours and they just use the stock ones if they are in good shape. Basically your only lifting it a inch or 2 so there should be enough travel in the stock ones to compensate



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