Hiall new to the forum, seems like a nice source of info so here are a few questions i have . I just swapped my tricked out 03 350 w/ 150k miles for a stock 06 250 fx4 w/ 30k miles and am beginning the process of fixing it up. the prev. owner has put a leveling kit on it but the rear end is sagging. with nothing in it it apears that the back end needs to come up 2". Overall the truck is 2-3" lower than my 03. Is this a 250/350 thing? is there any way to raise the rear end with new shocks, or an ad a leaf? I would like to stiffen the rear because 2 weeks in i have already loaded it down to where it looks ridiculous. on my 03 i souped the engine, and added accessories but never did anything with the suspension so i figure i'll get the suspension done first on this one? any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.
Sagging rear end
- Thread starter shroomy
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Buffs F-350
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Look at the rear blocks if thay are 1 7/8" thay are the stock 250 blocks. If so get a set of f350 blocks and U bolts thay are 3 3/4" and should fix you right up 
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ckamp52
ckamp52
the suspension on these truck are some of the easiest to work on from shocks/add a leafs to a full out lift kit etc.
worshiprocker
Not a Rookie
I can second ckamp52 on that. I lifted my truck with replacement leaf springs all around with a friend, It was easy. You would be able to do it by yourself but I would recommend at least having someone around, thats a big truck to be falling on you!
we also have done an on board air system for airbags on his '06 superduty, they for the most part just bolt in place. and if you want a level ride all the time that imho would be you best bet, so you can level out once your loaded
we also have done an on board air system for airbags on his '06 superduty, they for the most part just bolt in place. and if you want a level ride all the time that imho would be you best bet, so you can level out once your loaded
WhiteWheelin
SDD Junior Member
ya put an add a leaf in there i did in in my truck and it made a world of difference it sits up level now and when u put weight in the back it doesnt drop at all really with the extra leaf. you will like they way it fixes the problem and its a cheap fix also. i think for a leaf each side and a new centre bolt was 110$
WD40
Full Access Member
Here is a link for Air Bags.
Truckspring.com
They should have anything you need.
Truckspring.com
They should have anything you need.
MidwestOffroad
Full Access Member
agreed you will want to swap teh stock 2" blocks for a set of 4" f350 ones and ubolts.
Thanks for the info guys, I just ordered some blocks & u bolts. we'll see if this fixes things up. I think I'll ad some air bags, I towed my 5th wheel last weekend and it weighs the back down a lot. would new shocks help this at all?
mhale
SDD Junior Member
wondering if i could run 38.5's on 20 inch wheels with an 8 inch lift on a 2008 f250. has anyone done it?