I have a 97 psd with the I-beam front axle. I want to fit LT 315'S and I was told that lifting a 97 psd with the I-beam is crazy and I will have many problems. What about a swap to a dana 60 front axle. Thanks
There's nothing wrong with lifting the I beam. Just a little more of a hassle [alignment] than a solid axle. If you can do it the d-60 swap is the best way for sure.
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95 F350 CC XLT,bought new as 2x Dually,owner converted to 4x4,open intake,SD IC,1.0 Housing,Pedestal Mod,Gutted EBPV,dp,5"no muff, Baumann TCS controlled e4od,"I LOVE that thing"!,Baumann VB kit,UCC Custom Billet T/C-VERY low stall speed,Mag-Hytec pan,dual True-Cools,remote filter,3 pos.T/C lock-up switch w/LED,Elec.fans on trans.& engine w/Derale adj.stats,Gauges,Kingpin D60 w/Lock Right,Detroit Locker in the 10.25,4.88s,4" Nat. springs w/ORU-SRK in fr.,crossover steering,10" Atlas springs in rear-no blocks!,Bilstein 5100s,38" PJ Dirt Grips on 16x12" M/T Classic Locks w/Centramatic balancers,Warn hubs,Powerslot rotors,Hawk pads,Can-Back canvas top.
an F350 wont lift a F250 as much, i.e. most people that ive heard do a D60 swap get a little lift out of it (all that Im not 100% sure of, i havent done a D60 conv)
If youre wanting to clear 33s on an F250 Id recommend an add-a-leaf.
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1997 PSD #34 15.093 @ 88.63mph(on BDPstage1s) Beans electric fuel, FFD 230cc stroked acodes TWildman 6 position Tymar intake, 17*hpop, IDM mod, diamond back 4" turbo back dual exhaust (3" DP), Arp studs, comp valvesprings, 7.3 intercooler, Rough Country 4" lift, 315 Cepeks FC 2 on MT classics, Bdog electrolum gauges (pre turbo pyro), E4OD auto, 4.10LS, TC ind light, DIY EBPV brake w/ ind lights, CCV mod, Richter69 TC and accum body, 203* tstat, clear turn signals, toolbox with light, ford manual hub conv., ext trim gone.
Highest hp 362, highest tq 723 corrected onstage 1s
future mods: bigoil, 2nd fuelpump, H2E
Work truck: 03 7.3 excab lb F250
New Family rig: 2002 7.3 Excursion edge evo II, mbrp 4" tb exhaust, tymar intake Big_Dan97's Photos
I have a 97 F250 and it has a 4 inch lift with the I beam I bought it with the lift already installed but no problems so far. I dont think it handles very well but its not a car feels ok till about 85 to 90 but thats fast enough for me in a truck.
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97 F 250 4 inch lift with toyo LT 285/75/16 tires on ultra 16/ 10 wheels. Five speed manual transmission. Edge evolution programmer set on level 2 race. MBRP 4 inch turboback exhaust DYI 6637 intake and s&b cold air intake still trying to
decide what to use, ISSPRO pillar mounted gauges and a nice stereo system not going to list all that.
2007 chevy cobalt K&N cold air intake,Eibach prokit springs and 205 50 ZR 17 BFG g force sport tires on Konig wheels. With a sound system that will make you deaf.
2004 polaris sportsman 700 twin EFI with ITP 589 tires.
2001 honda cr 500 last year of the big 2 stroke.
98 polaris rmk 700 with big bore and way to much to list.
97 rmk trail 500 a little clutch work.
I have the 4" lift on mine and am very happy with it. The truck rides better than stock and my treadwear is very even. My tires are even straight when backing up. You need to have someone align it who know what they are doing and you may need bushings for camber.
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1997 White F250 CC SB 4x4 4" Lift, 37-12.5R17 BFG All-Terrains on 17X9 Pro Comp 1079 Wheels. K&N 77 Series Intake, TS 6 Position Chip, 4" Motoblue Exhaust w/ Downpipe.
If you can afford a D60 then do it but you will probably be looking at 1500 2000 bones. As far as lifting a twin I beam, no problem just be sure that you have a buddy that can do alignments real good. My Bronco has the TTB and a 6 inch lift, rides nicer than a solid axle but I have to align her about every 6 months.
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1996 Ford F-150, 300 I6, Manual transmission,2WD 157,000 miles, going up for sale to get my diesel
well i saw a 2.5 inch lift from tuff country suspension for a descent price..basically i want my truck to level up really..but id take some extra height tho
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1996 f250 4x4, 3.55, 5 Speed, TS 6 position chip, MBRP 3' DP into 4 inch straight pipe, 103k...coming soon DIY stage 2's, d66, 6.0 intercooler
Thanks everyone for the advice. Its hard to find a D-60 in the Reno- Sacramento area. I only have 100,000 miles on the 97 and I want to keep it for awhile, so I will keep trying to find one.
I forgot to ask, do you guys think the Lt 305's or 315's would be a better choice. I hunt a lot and toy a bunch of toys. My gears are 373's and I have only a few upgrades.
The 4" lift was a PITA. It took me altogether about 20hrs to put mine in. The TTB was the hardest part, If you have fat hands you might want to find someone whos are smaller to get to the bolts. Replace every bolt and every bushing. I made the mistake of leaving the old axle pivot bushings in and now my tires are leaning bad. Also most alingment shops will either not Touch your truck cause its lifted or say there will be no warranty at all.
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1997 F-250 Heavy Duty 4x4 Off Road EX.Cab Short Bed.
-4" Suspension Lift
-4" exhaust
-3" Downpipe
-5" Stacks
-10Kmod
-Shimmed FPR
-Home made air intake
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