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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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I'm returning my skyjacker shocks because now I plan to do a 3 inch body lift to go along with the f250 springs in the front so I'm looking at two shocks one is for a 4 inch front lift and one is for a 5-6 inch front lift with the f250 springs in the front and a 3 inch body lift which would you recommend?
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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if your doing a body lift you need to stay with the factory shocks you have. your not moving any of the suspension when you put a body lift (hence the names Body Lift and NOT Suspension Lift)
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Classic. With f-250 springs go buy front shocks that go on an f250. I assume theyre probably the same, but still.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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f250 springs on the front wont lift it enough to even worry about changing the shocks
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Gotcha. Just a suggestion. The ttb on these trucks dont even flex enough to worry much either. I hate t. Rides like a ****. Especially offroad.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fordtrucknut
if your doing a body lift you need to stay with the factory shocks you have. your not moving any of the suspension when you put a body lift (hence the names Body Lift and NOT Suspension Lift)
Aahh wow really didn't think that one over lol
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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The f250 springs MIGHT raise your truck an inch. and will ride rougher still. If you want a difference, go buy a leveling kit and camber bushings. You wont need to change shocks until you move the SUSOENSION more than 4".
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Gotcha. Just a suggestion. The ttb on these trucks dont even flex enough to worry much either. I hate t. Rides like a ****. Especially offroad.
If you really want flex go camburg lift long travel kits but they are pricey.

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I dont want insane flex or log travel kits. Im a mudder, just want a bit softer ride up front.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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They make a few different kits for the ttb they aren't all super flex. I personally want the long travel for an old ranger project I have going
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