rear lift options?

[oworm]

1983 F250 6.9 IDI. Looking to lift the rear maybe one or two inches to compensate for a constant 2'300 lbs load in the bed. Not looking to spending a lot of money. I thought about adding Monroe load adjusting shocks but apparently they are only good for 1,200lbs. I just want it to look level when loaded and not sag at the rear.

 

[PackRat239]

Just install slightly taller blocks in the rear. Will do what you want and not adversley affect the ride.

 

[The Warden]

Another thought, if finances allow, is to install a set of air bags...

 

[oworm]

Just install slightly taller blocks in the rear. Will do what you want and not adversley affect the ride.

What all will I need for that?

 

[kc0stp]

Air bags or heavier duty springs...

 

[Devon Harley]

You can buy the air bags tht you pump up from each side not switch controlled an there only like 200.

 

[jasonhughes]

Summit had them awhile back. Not sure if they still do believe they were helper air spring kits rated to 5k lbs or something like that

Id go get some more leaves to throw in the back though if it were me. Or get them re arched. But that won't last forever

 

[67-7THREE]

What all will I need for that?

Just 1-2" blocks and longer u bolts

 

[bike-maker]

Air bags would work good, as long as you get the system leak free you could just set em and check every time you check tire pressure.
Blocks wouldn't be a bad way to go either; these trucks take about 2000 pounds in the bed to actually ride half-way decent.

 

[NO_SPRK]

use 1ton blocks.. a little taller.. add a leafs are OK. the add-a-overload sucks. makes it rough all the time.

air bags are great and help sway as long as you keep them plumbed separately

 

[oworm]

I'm thinking blocks or a set o springs off an F350