I have an 2006 F-350 cclb 4x4 6.0l. I want to lower the truck. I plan to remove the rear block and I think the frt needs to drop about 1.5" for the truck to look level without the block. It currently has 6000lb coils up frt. I've tried searching and found 08+ trucks seem to look level with no block and 4800lb springs. Is this true for an 06 also, or will the 4800 springs drop it too much? The other option would be 5200lb springs. Most lowered 05-07 trucks I find have cut coils and I'd rather not do that. Also what is everyone doing for shocks with lowered trucks? thanks
Which coil Springs to lower 06 f-350?
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Whats the problem with properly cut coils vs the guessing game of finding the exact Height you want from another setup ?
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makes sense
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4800 lb spring FTW!
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4800lb and no block is level on my truck. I would think it would be the same for an 05-07 truck, but could be wrong. It may actually sit a little nose high assuming your front end and engine are lighter than mine. 5200lb would definitely sit nose high.
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You'll need like 9.5" u-bolts. That's what I have for mine with no block. Stock shocks work fine too.
Cut coils may drop height, but the spring rate increases so it would be a stiffer ride. Gets the same job done, but with adverse effects.
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Agreed but I heard you don't need to cut much for a 1 inch drop ?
but since He already had stiff coils this is definitely the way to go
but since He already had stiff coils this is definitely the way to go
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I've been down this road. Mine has one coil cut in the front and no rear block. For u bolts just get a local shop to make you up a set that are the right length. no more than 50-60 bucks... I think half coil cut with no blocks will sit right about level. One coil puts you right about on the bumpstops which does not ride so nicely... I have yet to try 4800lb springs but I want to throw a set in to see how it sits and how it rides.
ordered a set of u-bolts from trevor at pmf and have a set of 4800 lb springs waiting to go in. Was easier to order from pmf than try to get to local shop since they close before I leave work. Should be installed in the next week or so.
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Yeah deff easy going with someone good like that. Post pics I want to see how the 4800lb springs sit. I think my next step might be getting a set and cutting half coil so it's as low as it is now with maybe a little better ride
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Ya post some pics, same setup I'm thinking about doing.
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4800s FTW
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pics of mine? or OP's when it's done?
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Op's when done. Ive looked at many of yours and love the stance, interested to see how the op's will look now.
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Looking forward to see how it comes out!
Got the 4800lb springs in frt with no block in the rear. From the ground to wheel lip measures within 1/4" but looks low in the back to me. Put a stock 250 block in rear (1 3/4") and looks slightly high in rear. I think a 1" block in rear will look level. Cant figure out how to post pic from phone but will do it later when i get to the computer
