Lift kit! Finally!
07-09-2012, 04:20 PM
#41
Originally Posted by 7700 in Alberta
Oh your truck has a carrier bearing..That's why you need the taper. My truck doesn't and is the actual 6" lift in the rear because I wanted some rake for heavy loads. It's a 4" block with no taper and works great.
All I'm saying is there are so many suspension variations that saying any block bigger then 4" needs a taper is incorrect.
07-09-2012, 04:41 PM
#42
Originally Posted by superduty
So you need a 4 inch block for superduty leafs to make 6"? What's the benefit of using superduty leafs over half ton leafs?
As for the benefit...load carrying capability,no axle wrap,better quality leaf springs and better spring bushings.
Let's see your 1/2 ton leafs do this...skid steer and trailer are well over 10,000 pounds.
07-09-2012, 04:56 PM
#43
Originally Posted by 7700 in Alberta
Yes the superduty leafs I used are from an 03 f250. But if you used f350 superduty leafs then a 2" block combined with the leaf pack would provide 6" of rear lift over the stock 1/2 ton springs.
As for the benefit...load carrying capability,no axle wrap,better quality leaf springs and better spring bushings.
Let's see your 1/2 ton leafs do this...skid steer and trailer are well over 10,000 pounds.
07-09-2012, 05:12 PM
#44
Originally Posted by superduty
Bit that's properly loaded. Will it be a rougher ride? Mine floats all over the road and it has brand new shocks so I'm thinking maybe leafs will help. Also you barely touch the gas and the rear end squats real bad. Not like normal like pullin stumps squating.
Honestly the stock leafs in the rear of 92-96 f150s are junk!
I have had a 92,95 and my current 93 and every one of them I broke a leaf in the passenger side leaf pack.
These leafs are the best set I have run in these trucks and I have tried the 92-97 f250 leafs in them and they're not near as good.
07-09-2012, 09:18 PM
#45
Originally Posted by 7700 in Alberta
It's rougher at slow speeds and actually smoother at speeds over 15 mph.
Honestly the stock leafs in the rear of 92-96 f150s are junk!
I have had a 92,95 and my current 93 and every one of them I broke a leaf in the passenger side leaf pack.
These leafs are the best set I have run in these trucks and I have tried the 92-97 f250 leafs in them and they're not near as good.
07-09-2012, 09:54 PM
#46
Originally Posted by superduty
Do you have the Measurements on that block you built? Did you use used springs or new?
07-09-2012, 09:56 PM
#47
Originally Posted by superduty
Do you have the Measurements on that block you built? Did you use used springs or new?
07-10-2012, 10:05 AM
#48
Originally Posted by seprice40
I'm not sure if I have the two holes in mine. Could anyone measure the length to the six inch hole?