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Old 05-24-2008, 03:01 PM
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Old 05-24-2008, 05:25 PM
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looks great, what size tires are those?
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Old 05-24-2008, 06:54 PM
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Really looks great.
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Old 05-25-2008, 04:34 PM
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How much did that run you? Looks awesome BTW.
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Old 05-25-2008, 05:04 PM
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4" Lift System · 2000 Ford 3/4-ton F-250 Pickup 4WD · Superlift · www.superlift.com
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Old 05-25-2008, 05:29 PM
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Thanks for the link!
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Old 05-27-2008, 02:06 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys, to try and answer your questions:

1)It cost about $1k with Bilsteins, I installed it myself in about 12 man hours. I could do it in half the time now, but I didn't have a clue and the directions were not that clear. Plus I had to run around to get two bolts that were too short for the sway bar drop bracket. I'm a fan of Superlift based on friends trucks and what I've heard, but honestly, they wrote two pages in the instructions on how to install the lift, and two more on how to properly clean your fender so you could properly place the big "Superlift" badge they send! Also, the finish on the track bar drop bracket wasn't stuck on there very good. There was rust underneath the finish and it peeled the paint in a couple of spots.

2) The tires are 35" Toyo M/T 315-75-16 E-rated radials. I got them used with 2,000 miles for $700 from craigslist, then bought another used tire by itself from Les Schwab for $165 for the spare (almost new and already siped). The wheels I bought from craigslist for $100 for four, then I bought a backup set of identical thrashers at $50 for four more for the spare tire. The tires rub ever so slightly at full lock only to the right. They also rubbed the plastic air dam until I sawed it off.

3) Yes, the ride improved but got a little firmer at the same time. The truck handled horrible before, probably because the shocks have 96K on them and they were factory. Plus, the factory leaf springs are two leafs, the superlift springs are ten leafs. It's definately stiffer, but I like it. I also run 60 lbs in my tires, at 50 lbs, it's a super plush ride.

Thanks all for the tips on the trutrac. I think I'll wait for a local shop (4wheel parts) to run a special and get the front and rear installed at the same time. Hopefully before November.

Rob
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Old 05-27-2008, 02:20 PM
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truck looks awsome
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Old 05-27-2008, 07:23 PM
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I'm definitely interested in that lift.
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Old 05-27-2008, 11:21 PM
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Looks reel good.
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