Shrinking the truck

Radioflyer · Jan 14, 2014

Looking to drop my 08 f250 down to a leveled stance. Going from a cheesy fab tech 6" kit to 2" leveling stance, similar to this carli kit: http://www.carlisuspension.com/ford-super-duty/suspension/lvl-commuter20.html.

From what I can tell, to accomplish utilizing a kit like this, I just need a few items; oe track bar mounting bracket (found on flea bay) and now I'm on the hunt for a oe 08-10 f250 sway bar end links, rear spring block and pitman arm? Does anyone have an idea what the ford part numbers would be? I currently have bilstein 5100's (may be able to re-use) and as far as the lift goes, Everything that is currently on the truck, are just drop brackets (radius arms, taller springs, 4-6" adjustable track bar, etc..). Anyone have any ideas what else I will need? Maybe a cheaper route to go like AA factory coil springs? Just out right buy new coil springs and a adjustable track bar for a 2" setup?

My tires are a 325/60r20 (35.4x12.8x20) I should be able to clear these with a leveling kit correct?

Any insight would be much appreciated.

smokinstroker · Jan 14, 2014

So are you looking at buying the carli kit or making your own using the similar products?

If you have 5100 bilsteins for your 6" they will be to long for your 2.5" kit

You are going to get a much better ride out of a carli or icon spring than factory, I say buy a new coil for the minimal cost.
Carli has taken the top spot in my book as far as ride quality is concerned. Anyone that has driven my truck or a full carli setup will attest to that.
Icon also makes a killer product.

Your shock choices will depend on budget and what ride your looking for/ what the truck is used mainly for "soft vs stiff" (spongy vs tight for lack of a better term)

You will need a 4" rear block to attain a level height with a 2.5" spacer or 2.5" coil

Factory sway bar links, and a new trac bar are more than likely going to be needed.

By the time you piece a kit together with quality parts you could spend close to the same and buy a carli kit. You will not find a better ride for the money.

Your tires will be fine with this setup, if anything, minor fender liner trimming.
I'd be happy to help you out and put something together for you if you need the help.
-Chris Bent

Radioflyer · Jan 14, 2014

smokinstroker said:
So are you looking at buying the carli kit or making your own using the similar products?

If you have 5100 bilsteins for your 6" they will be to long for your 2.5" kit

You are going to get a much better ride out of a carli or icon spring than factory, I say buy a new coil for the minimal cost.
Carli has taken the top spot in my book as far as ride quality is concerned. Anyone that has driven my truck or a full carli setup will attest to that.
Icon also makes a killer product.

Your shock choices will depend on budget and what ride your looking for/ what the truck is used mainly for "soft vs stiff" (spongy vs tight for lack of a better term)

You will need a 4" rear block to attain a level height with a 2.5" spacer or 2.5" coil

Factory sway bar links, and a new trac bar are more than likely going to be needed.

By the time you piece a kit together with quality parts you could spend close to the same and buy a carli kit. You will not find a better ride for the money.

Your tires will be fine with this setup, if anything, minor fender liner trimming.
I'd be happy to help you out and put something together for you if you need the help.
-Chris Bent

I've ridden in multiple carli trucks locally, super duty and dodges alike and have been very impressed with their ride quality. Thus their parts being my first choice. Thank you for input! Glad to hear you like your setup from them! :thumbsup:

smokinstroker · Jan 14, 2014

Yessir! Once you ride carli your usually sold.

BDP Sales · Jan 14, 2014

I have a thuren/carli setup on my 6.7 cummins. Sooooo much better than factory ride, the new stuff that carli is coming out with in the pintop area for the ford looks promising!

Radioflyer · Jan 14, 2014

BDP Sales said:
I have a thuren/carli setup on my 6.7 cummins. Sooooo much better than factory ride, the new stuff that carli is coming out with in the pintop area for the ford looks promising!

They do have a pintop 2.5 kit for the 05 and newer SD's. They have the King shocks vs the fox's or Bilstein. It's almost 2k more but if the ride quality is there, it would almost be worth it to someone who's looking for something that isn't too tall and can take a little off road abuse. For my application, I believe the fox's will do just fine, this truck is going to be mainly anymore a road queen/track queen.

Radioflyer · Jan 31, 2014

question on font springs..going lower then level'd.."stock height" per say with my tires.....stock 6.4 springs..v10 springs...or 5.4 springs? Going with a F250 stock rear block.

7.3powerstroke00 · Jan 31, 2014

I am running stock 5200lb front springs and no rear blocks on my f250 with 35x12.5s on 20x10 -19 offset. Only rubs a little when turning thru a dip.

Radioflyer · Jan 31, 2014

7.3powerstroke00 said:
I am running stock 5200lb front springs and no rear blocks on my f250 with 35x12.5s on 20x10 -19 offset. Only rubs a little when turning thru a dip.

That's the answer I was looking for! Thanks

7.3powerstroke00 · Jan 31, 2014

I do have a 3/4" block that's built into my track bar bracket in the back. It sits pretty much dead level like that.

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Radioflyer · Jan 31, 2014

7.3powerstroke00 said:
I do have a 3/4" block that's built into my track bar bracket in the back. It sits pretty much dead level like that.

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Do you happen to have a P# for the front springs or the spring code handy?

Danny26 · Jan 31, 2014

Have F250 blocks if you need some

Radioflyer · Jan 31, 2014

Danny26 said:
Have F250 blocks if you need some

PM me a price

7.3powerstroke00 · Jan 31, 2014

Sorry I don't, they are what came on the truck when I bought it...

sootie · Jan 31, 2014

I have rear 250 blocks too if need be...

Radioflyer · Feb 13, 2014

Thanks for the info sootie but I'm gonna grab em from danny26, his location is only 15 min away according to his profile. Lol. With these f250 rear blocks, 5.4 springs or oe 6.4 springs?? I know I asked this at least I thought I did , but my tapatalk is doing goofy chit.

Radioflyer · Feb 13, 2014

RADIOFLYER said:
With these f250 rear blocks, 5.4 springs or oe 6.4 springs?? I know I asked this at least I thought I did , but my tapatalk is doing goofy chit.

Ferris??

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