1999-2007 Upgrades and Aftermarket - GeneralUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1999-2007 Super Duty. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are not engine-specific.
A question from a new TheDieselStop member. I am contemplating a 4" lift kit for my 350. Is there a negative effect on max tow weight or max load capacity? In other words, does a change in leaf springs reduce my "one ton" capability?
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2000 F350 SD 7.3L PSD 6 spd XLT 4X4 Crew Cab Long Bed SRW. AIS and Zoodad. Dual A-Pillar w/ DiPricol pyro and boost gauges. Banks 4" turbo back Monster exhaust. South Bend clutch (CON-O). Fabtech 3.5" hanger drop kit w/ adjustable track bar. American Racing Mojave Chrome 16x8's with 295/75/16 BFG All Terrains. 6 x Bilstein 5150s. '04 headlight and side light mod. Roadmax grille. Romik running board steps. Door seal mod. All new paint, emblems, flares and door mouldings. F5 DP Tuner.
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Early 99 (couldn't wait to get my butt in the seat of the new SD) Crew Cab 4X4, 6 speed, AIC, 5" lift, 38X14.50 Nitto Mud Grapplers (awesome mud tire, noisy though), Bushwhacker cutout flares, 4" straight exhaust w/6" tip, open element filter, cowl induction hood, custom grill, stereo upgrade, and most importantly - new style cup holder. 'Pane. H2O soon to come. Kill Record: 1 Honda Accord
Sold the SCMT and replaced it with a DP Tuner, and aint looking back!
Thanks. I've been researching Superlift and Rancho. I like the Superlift because it gives you the option of new rear leaf springs vice a taller block. I guess I need to check with the manufacturer.
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2000 F350 SD 7.3L PSD 6 spd XLT 4X4 Crew Cab Long Bed SRW. AIS and Zoodad. Dual A-Pillar w/ DiPricol pyro and boost gauges. Banks 4" turbo back Monster exhaust. South Bend clutch (CON-O). Fabtech 3.5" hanger drop kit w/ adjustable track bar. American Racing Mojave Chrome 16x8's with 295/75/16 BFG All Terrains. 6 x Bilstein 5150s. '04 headlight and side light mod. Roadmax grille. Romik running board steps. Door seal mod. All new paint, emblems, flares and door mouldings. F5 DP Tuner.
Hey FU (sorry had to do it) welcome to the site. I live up in Richmond. My pictures are not up to date, but I have a Donahoe Racing lift with Deaver Springs. Only American made springs out there. You can get an all rear spring lift with them. They use more leaf springs. Makes them softer for unloaded conditions.
I have had 3800# in the bed with no problems.
Good luck!
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'04/04 F-350 Lariat CC SRW SB 6.0L w/ T/S
Moon Roof [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] , A-Piller Tripple Autometer Lunar Guages, Harpoon Mod
DVD system w/ 2 monitors in head rest [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img],2 Wireless head phones for DVD System
Infinety Bass-link T 250W Powered Subwoofer
Lite Rider Roll-Up Cover, Tinted windows: 20% Front and 5% Rear [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Grill Painted to Match Truck, Chrome Tow Hooks
6" Donahoe Racing Lift w/ 3.5" Shackle/Hanger lift from Fabtech, 6 Signature Series DR shockes, DR dual steering stabilizer, and DR adjustable track bar
Silverline dual exhaust turbo back
Banks Six Gun, Speedloader, and Intercooler [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
SCT w/ Custome tunes: Trans Only, Street, and Xtreme Race [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
4.10 gears Detroit Locker Rear and Power Trac LS Front
Mag-Hytec Transmission Cover
38"x15.50x16 SSR's on 6089 Pro Comp 16x10 wheels
ARP Head Studs with 2005 gaskests!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] http://community.webshots.com/user/sdw04f350
I did the rancho 4inch kit so that I wouldnt be too much taller (helps with the gooseneck) and beacuse it is a little more cost friendly. Then I got a set of the 5inch deaver rear springs and got rid of the blocks completely. When I talked to the people at Deaver they told me that towing alot of weight on there lift springs is not a good idea and will wear out there multiple spring rates. Therefore I added the firestone airbags (over spring type) and got a set of the ez ride concepts, 6 inch spacer/adapters.
Hope I could help
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2005 250 6.0 4dr Short *6 Speed* FX4 4x4 Lariat
Innovative SCT, ARP Headstuds, BD short shifter, MBRP 304 Duals Turbo Back, Trans/Flow 46gal Repl. tank, Rancho 4 inch kit w/ skyjacker coils, Firestone Air bags, custom onboard air system 2 viair 420c compressors, Train Horns, Bestop Power steps, Pioneer DVD-6300 in dash monitor, 37/13.50R20 Toyo M/Ts on Driv Tremor 8, 400rwhp 788rwtq
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2003 Sonic Blue Kenne Belled Cobra 660rwhp 575rwtq, Cannondale Cannibal 460, 32ft United Expressline Race Goose
Ive got the procomp 6.5 inch lift and I tow my 6K pound boat all over the place and have no problems. I am also a contractor by trade, and constantly have all kinds of crap in the bed, pallets of tile, bricks, allways something. if you tow a lot of weight, get some airbags for the rear, I got those too, it eliminates pretty much any sag you get, plus you get quite a bit more payload capacity
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04 6.0, volant intake, 4 inch exhaust, NOR-CAL TRUCKS custom 13 inch lift, GOLDENFOX CUSTOMS interior-dark gray suede insets with light gray leather, GOLDENFOX CUSTOMS paint-two tone candy with stripe, NO BADGES, KAR TUNZ custom stereo, 20 inch chrome weld commandos with 40" toyo's, 4:56 gears, and some fast stuff by DJ
Thanks to ALL who added the above replies! Great info and some good points to consider. It is great to have a place to go to find good advice.
Semper Fidelis!
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2000 F350 SD 7.3L PSD 6 spd XLT 4X4 Crew Cab Long Bed SRW. AIS and Zoodad. Dual A-Pillar w/ DiPricol pyro and boost gauges. Banks 4" turbo back Monster exhaust. South Bend clutch (CON-O). Fabtech 3.5" hanger drop kit w/ adjustable track bar. American Racing Mojave Chrome 16x8's with 295/75/16 BFG All Terrains. 6 x Bilstein 5150s. '04 headlight and side light mod. Roadmax grille. Romik running board steps. Door seal mod. All new paint, emblems, flares and door mouldings. F5 DP Tuner.
I have a Donahoe 4 1/2" lift, which leaves the stock springs. I have not had a problem towing my 29' toy hauler through the Sierra's. And the best part is the ride does not appear, (to me anyway) much worse than stock. From the research I did out here, prior to doing my lift, most, if not all, lift shops and performance places recommend the DR lift for Fords...FWIW [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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2002 F-250, LB, CC, AFE stage 2, Magnaflow 4" SS turbo back, Donahoe 4 1/2" lift, 35" BFG's, and DP Tuner 4 pos chip, ISSPRO gauges on the A pillar, AIH delete, Performance turbo wheel, ATS housing, Bob Riley's Intercooler boots and CCV mod
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