new truck! 1985 f350 lift blocks question

[chaz2000]

so, i will be getting my first truck very soon, a 1985 f350 crew cab, long box, 6.9, 4 speed . ive had a look at it already and its in pretty decent shape. alreeady, i am thinking of lifting it, and i have a dumb question. since the truck is straight front axle, would there be away to uselift blocks on it instead of full lift springs? im kindof on a tight budget at the moment, i know i would need a dropped pitman arm etc. will postpics when i get it, thanks!

 

[rdoimages]

Blocks on front are huge no no.


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[riotwarrior]

EXCEEDINGLY DANGEROUS TO DO BLOCKS ON THE FRONT.

A shackle reversal kit can net several inches with stock springs...

Suggest research this option...

If tight budget...be patient...wait..do it right and safe for your sake and lives of others...

 

[chaz2000]

Okay, thanks guys. What would be the cheapest, safe way to lift it, im thinking at least 4+ inchs of lift


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[riotwarrior]

Lift requires

Shocks f n r
Extended brake lines f n r
Springs rear cause 8" blocks are tarded...
New uboltz for new springs rear
New spring eye bolts cause old ones likely shot
A shackle reversal kit up front...look up sky manufacturing shackle reversal kit.
Probably new drive shafts

Lots of labour..

 

[Garbage_Mechan]

The other option on shackle reverse kits is PMF www.pmfsuspension.com Same as SKY but have the option of running longer 99-04 front springs. Have to do a little work to use it on a pre 92 truck but gives a much better ride and about 3" of lift.

 

[chaz2000]

The oldest kit they have is for 88+, would that fit an 85


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[kf6ivi]

Where are you located? I am looking for stock f350 spring and stuff to lower a truck back to stock height, I would trade out a ruff country 4 inch lift for stock.

I am in central Cal by the coast
Ethan

 

[chaz2000]

Im pretty far off, manitoba canada, sorry cause i would love that trade though


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[riotwarrior]

Where are you located? I am looking for stock f350 spring and stuff to lower a truck back to stock height, I would trade out a ruff country 4 inch lift for stock.

I am in central Cal by the coast
Ethan

Pics...I may go for trade

 

[chaz2000]

I dont have the truck yet, ive seen it and will be getting it eventually, but its too snowy right now, probably wont have it until the spring now


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[riotwarrior]

I dont have the truck yet, ive seen it and will be getting it eventually, but its too snowy right now, probably wont have it until the spring now


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Ah go get it run it ...u knkw u want it.

 

[chaz2000]

I know, im really excited for this thing


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[riotwarrior]

I know, im really excited for this thing


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Why wait go get it present yourself a Christmas present....

A stock F 350 is pretty capable especially with traction aids...detroit true trac for example in front and rear. Far superior idea to toss traction aids in the axles than lift the truck.

If 35 or even 37 fit stock...with traction aids skip lift as lower centre of gravity is gooder!!

Toss on a monster winch Princess Auto 15,500 or 17,000 lb on sale grab one...truck essentially woukd be thoroughly unstopable.

Manitoba eh...not much in ways of hills or rock crawling....

How much for truck?

 

[chaz2000]

Im gettin it for 400$, not running but parked 2 years ago running, they say when it was parked it was still registered


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