Looking for suspension ideas

ingrahams · Mar 31, 2012

I am getting ready to pull the trigger on some 20X9 novakanes with 305/50 20 nitto 420s tires for my 08 F350, I am trying to figure out what I am going to do for suspension, I have seen alot of people running 5.4 coils and no block in the rear but I was hoping to run the PMF bars so I wanted to still run a block. Would it still look okay with a 2 inch block in the rear? Having it sit dead level isn't a priority of mine but I don't want the tires to look small in the wheel wells either. Just looking for some ideas. Thanks
-Stew

Jeff@Spartan · Mar 31, 2012

I'm running 305/50/20 Toyo Proxes on 20x10 S.O.T.A.'s at stock height. The tires are a little small, but it doesn't look bad. My PMF stuff came in a few days ago. I went with a 1.5" rear block, so I'll be a tad bit lower in the rear than I currently am but I don't think it will be overly noticeable. I'll probably end up running a 305/55/20 AT for my next tire. Haven't fully decided yet.

I'll get some pics up of my current setup later on.

Ipkyss · Mar 31, 2012

SPARTAN said:
I'm running 305/50/20 Toyo Proxes on 20x10 S.O.T.A.'s at stock height. The tires are a little small, but it doesn't look bad. My PMF stuff came in a few days ago. I went with a 1.5" rear block, so I'll be a tad bit lower in the rear than I currently am but I don't think it will be overly noticeable. I'll probably end up running a 305/55/20 AT for my next tire. Haven't fully decided yet.

I'll get some pics up of my current setup later on.

Can't just leave it alone can you... Let see some pictures. Mine is either staying the same as it has been or going towards that same set up. I feel like its time for a change after three years. I can't really go any lower than stock f-250 height though. I would have thouble hooking up some trailers.

brooksfruge · Mar 31, 2012

I'm running icon 2.5 in coils and pmfs 4in traction blocks in the back, gives it a little bit of rake but that's how I wanted it, here's a pic

TripleE44 · Mar 31, 2012

Pmf is now in the process of making a set of traction bars that does not require a block. That could always be an option for you if you wanted to go lower. I think the style they have out now loses too much strength with a smaller block iirc.

Jeff@Spartan · Apr 1, 2012

Trevor said there is no difference in strength.

ingrahams · Apr 2, 2012

Spartan, why did you take the 5.4 coils out? was it so you could run the PMF bars?
-Stew

Jeff@Spartan · Apr 2, 2012

I have issues changing my mind all the time. Took them out and went back to stock height. That's where I've stayed since late last summer. I could have ran the PMF traction blocks with the 5.4 coils up front. It would have required the removal of the fatty bottom leaf spring though. I had CalTracs on when the truck was lowered.

TripleE44 · Apr 2, 2012

SPARTAN said:
I have SERIOUS issues changing my mind all the time.

Fixed it for you.

imp:

Jeff@Spartan · Apr 2, 2012

TripleE44 said:
Fixed it for you. imp:

Hey now....it's been awhile and I have no desire to change anything. I'm doing good. I can't wait to get my PMF 3-link and traction bars on.

Here are some pics of stock height with 305/50/20 street tires...

ingrahams · Apr 2, 2012

20X9 or 20X10?

Jeff@Spartan · Apr 3, 2012

They are 20x10's

mclean · Apr 3, 2012

i find the 305/50s too small for stock height. What are our other options? 305/55s? I would like something in a street tire if possible.

eric.davis · Apr 3, 2012

305/50 is a 32" tire 305/55 is 33". I think 305/55 is the best height for stock or lowered trucks

Here was my truck with 5.4 springs and no rear block. Needed the bottom spring removed to sit level. It was 1/2" high in the rear because of it.

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SouthFlstrokin' · Apr 3, 2012

eric.davis said:
305/50 is a 32" tire 305/55 is 33". I think 305/55 is the best height for stock or lowered trucks

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Yes but they aren't worth the extra 100 a POP

Jeff@Spartan · Apr 3, 2012

There are no 305/55/20 street tires. If they made them, I would have them. 305/55's are all AT's and MT's.

mclean · Apr 4, 2012

yeah that's what I am discovering...now I need to try to find a semi light AT tire...

ingrahams · Apr 11, 2012

Trying to decide between 20X9 or 20X10, does one just stick out further than the other?
-Stew

08KingRanchF250 · Apr 11, 2012

Erics davis that looks nice! Wat tires are those? Once my truck is done and if i have traction issues i think i may go this route rather then the level look.. We will see

WoodBoy · Apr 11, 2012

Usually 20x10s stick out further than 20x9s, you just have to look at the offset and backspacing, I prefer backspacing. 305/55 will be a little taller on 20x9s vs 20x10s