Question about leveling

bluedevilslax · Jan 16, 2012

Alright all, I am looking to level my 97 250. I know that most are going to say do a dana 60 and that is in the works but I am looking for the best way to level it with either front axles and how you all did it too.

Thanks for any help.

OBS>SD · Jan 16, 2012

Add a leaf

bluedevilslax · Jan 16, 2012

OBS>SD how many did you add? I want to run 35's

kramarj · Jan 16, 2012

My truck has an add a leaf, only one extra spring in the front. It actually brought the front up a little higher than the back, personally I like the way it looks, maybe it's not your cup of tea. I did not put it in, I bought it that way, so I don't know a brand or anything about it.

Tom S · Jan 18, 2012

I am not sure I would go that route if a dana 60 is in the works. Not a simple alignment with even doing an add a leaf.

obs7.3 · Jan 18, 2012

i have tuff country add-a-leafs... i haven't put them on yet but they were 135 for the pair and supposed to lift the front 1.5 inches. all you need to buy is longer u-bolts, it comes with everything else.
gonna try to install them this weekend

FrankTheTank · Jan 19, 2012

with an add-a-leaf you will be hard press to get the camber correct and i hope you plan on eating tires...

D-60 SWAP!!! will level you truck out too! with no spring mods

OBS>SD · Jan 20, 2012

bluedevilslax said:
OBS>SD how many did you add? I want to run 35's

Sorry for the slow reply but i just bought the kit. Little bumper trim and 35s fit great.

OBS>SD · Jan 20, 2012

FrankTheTank said:
with an add-a-leaf you will be hard press to get the camber correct and i hope you plan on eating tires...

D-60 SWAP!!! will level you truck out too! with no spring mods

Never heard this before but my Camber was terrible and had a trusted shop get it right.

FrankTheTank · Jan 20, 2012

did you replace the center bushings on the D-50 while you had it loose??? whould of been a good idea, they proly look worse then this>>>>>118k miles....

OBS>SD · Jan 20, 2012

Had ball joints done don't know about bushhings.

MossBack · Jan 23, 2012

FrankTheTank said:
did you replace the center bushings on the D-50 while you had it loose??? whould of been a good idea, they proly look worse then this>>>>>118k miles....

I have a permanent repair for this. It'll come out this year I will try for pictures soon.

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bluedevilslax · Jan 23, 2012

97F250psd said:
I have a permanent repair for this. It'll come out this year I will try for pictures soon.

sent from my rooted Evo android 2.3.7 using tapatalk. and not a opod

I would love to see a permanent repair for this because I know that I haven't done ball joints or a center bushing yet, which is why I am looking for a D60 but surprisingly a have gotten great life out of my terra grapplers, 50,xxx miles and still 6/32's.

obs7.3 · Jan 23, 2012

bluedevilslax said:
I would love to see a permanent repair for this because I know that I haven't done ball joints or a center bushing yet, which is why I am looking for a D60 but surprisingly a have gotten great life out of my terra grapplers, 50,xxx miles and still 6/32's.

i've heard really good and really bad things about those tires... you like them? or are they not worth it? anyone's input is appreciated

bluedevilslax · Jan 23, 2012

I really really like mine have never had any problem with them inn any weather or condition.

obs7.3 · Jan 24, 2012

bluedevilslax said:
I really really like mine have never had any problem with them inn any weather or condition.

good deal

94.5 Stroker · Jan 24, 2012

bluedevilslax said:
I really really like mine have never had any problem with them inn any weather or condition.

Except when you spun out in the snow and broke the bead that one morning lol

bluedevilslax · Jan 24, 2012

Okay okay, once in a little over a year, I would say that is still pretty good.

obs7.3 · Jan 24, 2012

obs7.3 · Jul 23, 2012

I know its an old post but for anyone that is still curious or looking for more info, I put the add-a-leafs in the front without taking the spring pack off and it wasn't bad to do at all. If you're careful and do one side at a time you WILL NOT need an alignment (at least not in my case)
the dana 60 was in my truck when I bought it (it's a 350 so I believe it came factory?) but the springs picked up the front end just over an inch and leveled it really nice. rides a little smoother over bumps too.
like I said, I know it's an old post but hopefully it helps someone out