Getting my D250 lifted (leveled) this week...
02-26-2006, 09:24 PM
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Getting my D250 lifted (leveled) this week...
This is the second 2wd I am going to have lifted (leveled) in front and maybe even a little in the rear if they can get enough out of the front. Here is one thing I will NOT be doing - using the 7226s springs. The shop I am going to uses Daystar spacers and longer shocks. The GIGANTIC 7226s springs I used last time were too fr*ggin hard. I am hoping that the spacers and stock springs will be enough to get it at least level. I will post pics when I get it done.
02-26-2006, 10:19 PM
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Hey Ouchman, where abouts in Texas are u? Anywhere close to me? Could you give me the details on what your doing? Parts, labor, and price? I have a 93 1 ton ext. cab that has dropped in the front over the years that I would really like to have leveled if the price aint to far out there. Thanks. Mike
02-27-2006, 05:45 AM
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Spacers sound like a good idea if the MOOGs were too stiff. The only thing I might recommend is to use at least a factory replacement front spring, as those stockers are probably a little tired.
03-01-2006, 03:32 PM
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greenleaf has a setof craquest springs he installed instead of the 7226s and it leveled it up real nice. can get pn if interested...
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03-01-2006, 06:57 PM
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I'm keeping the "loose" springs and using spacers because springs that will lift the truck that much (7226s, etc) are HARD as ROCKS. This time I want to have a little shock-travel. I will ask the guy for the part numbers - dropping it off tomorrow morning.
03-02-2006, 11:27 PM
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my 7226S springs are not hard at all, actually they ride quite nice, imo... I still have a raked look though
03-03-2006, 04:57 PM
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Truck is back and LEVEL. Kudos again to James at PLANET PICKUP in San Antonio, TX for a job well done.
Unfortunately I crashed my computer at home and it might be a short while til I can post pics. I spoke to the guy at the shop and he told me that they use a "custom cut" spacer made for them by Daystar, but that the same spacer that works on a '94 Ram is the right diameter. This time I used the old coils with 2 1/2" spacers and new, longer shocks + a front end alignment. Total cost $442.00. Now the truck is level and rides very smooth - beats the TAR out of the 7226s springs + spacers that I got on my last D250. My kidneys and back are much happier!
Anyway, I will post pics as soon as I rebuild my FRIGGIN computer
Unfortunately I crashed my computer at home and it might be a short while til I can post pics. I spoke to the guy at the shop and he told me that they use a "custom cut" spacer made for them by Daystar, but that the same spacer that works on a '94 Ram is the right diameter. This time I used the old coils with 2 1/2" spacers and new, longer shocks + a front end alignment. Total cost $442.00. Now the truck is level and rides very smooth - beats the TAR out of the 7226s springs + spacers that I got on my last D250. My kidneys and back are much happier!
Anyway, I will post pics as soon as I rebuild my FRIGGIN computer
03-06-2006, 10:17 AM
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Just got off the road with Planet Pickup. Here are the part numbers used for Ouchman's truck
Isolator:
Daystar KG09101BK
Shocks:
FTS-9119 3 Way Adjustable
Plus they removed the upper bumpstops
Isolator:
Daystar KG09101BK
Shocks:
FTS-9119 3 Way Adjustable
Plus they removed the upper bumpstops