Current CED customer project: 02 7.3 coil spring convertion with Carli,Deaver and PMF

[Jomax]

No need, carli makes a radius arm drop bracket.

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[Vader's Fury]

I thought there were supposed to be a lot of benefits to the 4 link over a drop bracket?

 

[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

As far as articulation yes or wheel hop in a puller truck. But nothing wrong with the radius arms. We talked about adding a 4 link but decided the factory arms would do for now. And he can add them later if he wants to.

 

[Vader's Fury]

Good to know. I will say that my biggest objection to the drop brackets is the look. I think that the 4 link just looks a lot cleaner.

I can not comment on how the ride would differ, if at all, as I have not yet had any personal experience with either. Yet.

 

[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

The carli drop brackets look good imo

 

[Jomax]

Good to know. I will say that my biggest objection to the drop brackets is the look. I think that the 4 link just looks a lot cleaner.

I can not comment on how the ride would differ, if at all, as I have not yet had any personal experience with either. Yet.

Body roll, I'll take a 3link or radius arms over 4link..

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[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

Yup 4 link will roll more but that also means it's more limber and articulated better. But nothing that can't be fixed with an aftermarket sway bar

 

[Jomax]

Yup 4 link will roll more but that also means it's more limber and articulated better. But nothing that can't be fixed with an aftermarket sway bar

What's a sway bar? I don't run them in my truck. Lol

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[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

 

[co04cobra]

Yup 4 link will roll more but that also means it's more limber and articulated better. But nothing that can't be fixed with an aftermarket sway bar

I don't know how big the Hellwig bars are, but I put one on mine of a 08 F-550. It took care of the body roll after my 4link.

If he does any type of boosted launches or sled pulling he is going to want a 4link. IMO.

I also put on a 06 F-350 rear sway bar, because they are about 10x bigger then a stock 08, and stay above the rear. I've got the same traction bars and it was all a bolt in deal. Plus, I couldn't beat the price..in comparison to Hellwigs. :thumbsup:

Here is pic of the difference between the 08 250 and 550 front bar.

 

[Dmstrucks02]

Cool Project, I saw those axles in the bed of his truck in Ennis earlier this year

 

[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

 

[AllGo'N'Show]

Looking great!

Didn't want this??

 

[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

Hahah

It's more to protect the shock

 

[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

set it on the ground for the first time

 

[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

Got the rear finished up, Coated the frame and also replaced the cab mounts with Daystar poly mounts

 

[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

 

[Gearhead]

Sweet.. I miss her...

 

[Strokersace]

Looks like it has some travel! What's with the rear axle being so far forward?

 

[Gearhead]

Looks like it has some travel! What's with the rear axle being so far forward?

The Deaver springs move the rear axle in an arc. Under droop, the rear axle moves forward to keep the driveshaft happy. I thought it looked kind of odd too, but it is only slightly forward at ride height compared to stock.