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Old 03-15-2011, 11:39 AM
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06 leveling kit and new tires! Best size???

i want to put some new skins on he factory wheel..... now i just need to decide what tire and size to do..... also 2.5" coils spacers??? i want it beefed up a bit and i will be plowing next year aswell!

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Old 03-15-2011, 02:52 PM
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I'd get the Ford snow plow package front springs..should get you 2", then run 35" Add castor shims.
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ok.... from what i saw online i would need to one up my front springs?? so go from the 6000 to 6500?? that will give me 2 inches? and what are castor shims?? im not a suspension guy thanks in advance
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Old 03-15-2011, 03:16 PM
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also where is the best place to get the springs??
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Old 03-15-2011, 03:23 PM
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Ford has 7klbs front springs..best place.
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Old 03-17-2011, 02:11 AM
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so could you just change the springs and get it aligned? or are additional parts needed? will the shocks fit?
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Old 03-17-2011, 03:20 AM
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I always thought the 6000lb springs were the plow prep springs.My driver side door sticker says 6000lb front gross weight....I could put 7000lb springs?
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Im also curious about this topic...subscribed
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Old 03-17-2011, 01:00 PM
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AA — 5C34-5310-AMD, 7,000 lb
BB — 5C34-5310-ALD, 6,500 lb
CC — F81A-5310-AHD, 6,000 lb
DD — F81A-5310-AGD, 5,600 lb


Someone may have additional info.
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