7.3 4" lift

Lang · Apr 8, 2014

Help me spend my money!

Truck 01 F350 CCLB

Wants 4" lift on 35"

I think I'm sold on Icon 4" lift system. Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't go with BDS or Zone?

Shocks, I don't think I want/need to spend coin on Icon's 2.0 w/res. I'm thinking
5160's or Fox 2.0. Thoughts?

Will be ordering adjustable track bar from PMF.

Rear block: Comes with 4", will that be level with new front springs?
I also have rear springs out of a 08, I'm thinking about throwing PMF hangers and putting on… what size block would i need? Anyone with real experience doing this conversion have opinions on the ride?

Tires: Going with AT's, what should I go with? Toyo AT2? BFG ATs? Duratrac?
It sees some mud every now and then.

My truck is a DD/work vehicle, please help me make up my mind!

mustube · Apr 8, 2014

I would do full replacement springs with a softer spring rate. Deaver leafs in the rear and a shackle and hanger kit up front with fox 2.0 shocks. The rear will be exactly level with a 2" level up front so if you're doing 4 up front the back needs bigger blocks if you don't get new leafs. 37s look best with 4" of lift, but you will have to trim a little bit.

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Lang · Apr 8, 2014

37" won't clear 4" spring lift

mustube · Apr 8, 2014

This is my truck, with 37s and a leveling kit. No fender contact front or rear.

Lang · Apr 8, 2014

What offset on the wheels, and are you using spacers? No rubbing on the leafs? What did you trim?

mustube · Apr 8, 2014

In that picture, no wheel spacers, 37x1350r17 Toyos with 9" wide wheels and 5" backspacing (cragar soft 8s). Rubbed just a little at full lock, but not much. These are 13.50 wide tires, 12.50 might clear with the right wheel. In that picture, there was no trimming at all, I just used zip ties to pull back the plastic fender liner because that was the only place it hit. I think a 12.50 like the nitto trail grappler or falken ATs with like 4.75" or 4.5" back spacing would be fine with a leveling kit

Lang · Apr 8, 2014

I just don't wanna re-gear with 37's

mustube · Apr 8, 2014

I didn't. Highway RPMs are sweet and I can spin my tires from a stop with no brakes.

Lang · Apr 9, 2014

Thanks, ill PM you on your setup. Bump for other suggestions!

Lang · Apr 10, 2014

Morning bump

Lang · Apr 13, 2014

Anyone else?

mint-6oh · Apr 13, 2014

The 08+ rear leafs made a big difference in the way my 06 rides. If you already have a set of rear leafs I would do it. Also I would contact Trevor at pmf for the entire lift as he can get you everything you'll need and you know it'll all work correctly together

Lang · Apr 13, 2014

mint-6oh said:
The 08+ rear leafs made a big difference in the way my 06 rides. If you already have a set of rear leafs I would do it. Also I would contact Trevor at pmf for the entire lift as he can get you everything you'll need and you know it'll all work correctly together

Thanks I'll give him a call. But, believe he uses Deaver leafs. From what I have read they will eventually sag and rust. Don't see any Icon leafs on his website.

mint-6oh · Apr 13, 2014

I'm pretty sure he uses icon coils, or at least he used to. Not sure about leafs. I had deaver leaf springs in my 03 for 70k+ with no sagging issues fwiw. I've bought lots of his products and have sent several people to him with no complaints

SSpeeDEMONSS · Apr 13, 2014

How can 37s fit with a leveling kit? My 35s rubbed with a leveling kit.

Garrett

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Ia PWRSTKE · Apr 13, 2014

For a 4 inch lift I wouls just do blocks out back with stock springs. They ride good and you can still handle a load like you did before. 20x10 wheels and duratracs. Trevor will have the front springs you need.

mustube · Apr 13, 2014

SSpeeDEMONSS said:
How can 37s fit with a leveling kit? My 35s rubbed with a leveling kit.

Garrett

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Depends on your wheels.

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Lang · Apr 13, 2014

Ia PWRSTKE said:
For a 4 inch lift I wouls just do blocks out back with stock springs. They ride good and you can still handle a load like you did before. 20x10 wheels and duratracs. Trevor will have the front springs you need.

I'll call him when he gets back.

Lang · Apr 13, 2014

mustube said:
Depends on your wheels.

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Ya I read your post I. Another thread... You are running 2 inch spacers as well...

mustube · Apr 13, 2014

I am now. I wasn't in that picture. It rubbed with wheel spacers, so I trimmed the fender. I specifically stated in that picture

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