Front mini pack + extra leaf?

fordguy2 · Oct 28, 2012

Im trying to get an extra inch or two on the front of my truck so I can fit 35's and was wondering if anyone has done both the mini pack and extra leaf up front that claims itll raise my truck around 1.5". I have an 03 F250. I just really want to know whether or not this will work. Thanks for the help!!

dentexpowerstroke · Oct 28, 2012

May want to look into x code front springs

fordguy2 · Oct 28, 2012

How much would it lift the truck? And is the only difference X-code is stiffer?

Justin@DP-Tuner · Oct 29, 2012

fordguy2 said:
How much would it lift the truck? And is the only difference X-code is stiffer?

And more of an arch I believe.

fordguy2 · Oct 29, 2012

Sorry if this is a dumb question but whats the difference between X code and V code?

ToMang07 · Oct 29, 2012

V Codes ate 5,200lb springs IIRC.... I had worn (flat) U-codes (4,800lb) and X-codes (6,000lb) gave me about 2" of lift. I added another 2" with a mini-spring pack, ended up lifting the front end a total of 4" before tires.

fordguy2 · Oct 29, 2012

Were you able to fit 35's?

sniper_101 · Oct 29, 2012

Good post here about the front leaf codes:
http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/1446355-post7.html

average · Oct 29, 2012

When I just had the mini spring pack in front with 35's it was just a little higher in front than my stock 350 blocks out back.

fordguy2 · Oct 29, 2012

Where did you order your springs from?

fordguy2 · Oct 30, 2012

Ok so with shipping and everything it was going to be around 300. There is a helper spring that says it will lift the truck 1.5 inches and is a lot cheaper than the x code leaf springs.

average · Oct 30, 2012

fordguy2 said:
Where did you order your springs from?

Mine were ebay specials.

ToMang07 · Oct 30, 2012

I bought mine used off a 55k mile truck..... $75 each. "Local" junkyard.

www.car-part.com

fordguy2 · Oct 30, 2012

Im just going with add a leaf for now and will get those later on. Thanks for your help

Fordkid · Oct 30, 2012

I just did the minni pack and trimmed the wheel well

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fordguy2 · Oct 30, 2012

I didnt really want to trim anything but if it comes down to it I might.

Fordkid · Oct 31, 2012

I HAD to there was no choice. Ive "herd" that there is a magical offset wheel for no rubbing. But i dont know it.

fordguy2 · Nov 4, 2012

Well I just ordered the add a leaf. Hopefully itll be here monday. Hopefully it gives me what I need for now. Anyone put in one of these? I will probably need new u bolts. What are the dimensions that I need including the 2in mini pack? I wasnt surre how thick the new leaf was but figured I would have to add another inch on the u bolt. If anyone could help with this it would be much appreciated.