Let's see f-250 lift pics

[cc322]

I would like to see pics of lifted or leveled out f-250 4x4's. Trying to decide which way to go. Let me know what size of lift and if you like it, also tire size would be helpfull. Thank's in advance :D

[Riverready]

Here are a couple pics of my F-350, It is a 4.5 inch lift from Donahue Racing. It rides better then stock and its not to high that it is still off-road worthy. This is the front end all taken apart.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0614-thumb.JPG
Here are a couple of after Pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0617-thumb.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0618-thumb.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0619-thumb.JPG
http:// http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0620-thumb.JPG

[Riverready]

Sorry the Pics are so small, not sure how to make them bigger. :idea:

[essexjet]

Here a couple of mine. Also went with a 6" Donahoe.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1905Picture_163.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1905Picture_124.jpg

[DogHouse]

Valley Spring Service (www.valleyspringservice.com) in Phoenix has a decent websight with lots of pics and info on various trucks, lifts, tire sizes, etc.
Here's one that's up 8" with 37" tires on 20" rims:
http://www.valleyspringservice.com/images/photo614x.jpg
-brian

[moneypit]

Me likes

[dmontzsta]

This thread rocks, Ford all the way.

[riverbound]

This one is mine 99 w/ 6" and 35x12 r17s
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/681f-350-med.jpg
This is one we built for a customer 99 w/ 18" and 38 x12 r20
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/681JASON_FLAME_TRUCK-med.jpg

[Domn8er]

Here are a couple pics of my F-350, It is a 4.5 inch lift from Donahue Racing. It rides better then stock and its not to high that it is still off-road worthy. This is the front end all taken apart.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0614-thumb.JPG
Here are a couple of after Pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0617-thumb.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0618-thumb.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0619-thumb.JPG
http:// http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1172100_0620-thumb.JPG
Looks good. What did that cost you and who did you go to?

[Drunk tank]

This one is mine 99 w/ 6" and 35x12 r17s
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/681f-350-med.jpg
This is one we built for a customer 99 w/ 18" and 38 x12 r20
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/681JASON_FLAME_TRUCK-med.jpg
Id pimp that... be a good tow rig for my jeep! Then I can wheel without fear of breakage and not being able to drive it home :D

[cola]

27" National & Donahue steering
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268118_1805_1.JPG

[Drunk tank]

27" National & Donahue steering
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268118_1805_1.JPG
HAHAHA! That has to be the most retarded thing ever! Those leaf springs might as well be box steel; talk about zero flex... probably feels every crack in the road as well (thank got the tires are big enough so they can kinda absorb small impacts)

[Desert Rat]

Who did the flames on this truck? Is this the same truck that was posted quite a few months back that was keyed?
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/681JASON_FLAME_TRUCK-med.jpg

[Riverready]

Looks good. What did that cost you and who did you go to?
It is a Donahue 4.5 lift and I installed it myself. The install took about 6 hours by myself. So get a buddy are two and it should go real quick! I will have to get back to you on the price, not quiet sure?

[FastTimmy]

Here is a link to Super Duty Head Quarters photo page for lifted S/D
They have pics of almost every possibility..
SDHQ Photo's (http://www.sdhqoffroad.com/sdpg1.htm)
Timmy

[riverbound]

Who did the flames on this truck? Is this the same truck that was posted quite a few months back that was keyed?
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/681JASON_FLAME_TRUCK-med.jpg
Yes this is the same truck. The flames were done by a friend of mine named John. He is an extremely tallented airbrusher.

[FastTimmy]

Here is a pic of a 4.5" kit
http://www.donahoeracing.com/images/customer_pics/050109232150img_1.jpg

[cola]

HAHAHA! That has to be the most retarded thing ever! Those leaf springs might as well be box steel; talk about zero flex... probably feels every crack in the road as well (thank got the tires are big enough so they can kinda absorb small impacts)
What a DICK you are. It's my son's truck. What the fu ck did you drive when you were a kid. If you don't like it thats fine. I'am sure he wouldn't like your truck but would have enough respect not to bash it here.
Late, Mike

[FastTimmy]

Hey Mike SREW'EM! He is just jealous because he didn’t think of it ;)

[cola]

Yea, you would think by his comment he was 64 not 24 years old.
Hows it going Tim, working hard ? I'am ready for Havasu already. :wink:
Late, Mike

[FastTimmy]

I am ready NOW .....
It is just wrong not being at Havasu. This is the most I have ever missed it. It is my only way to get away anymore.. It has become to hard logisticaly to do the desert racing thing... It just takes to much time that I don't have!
How things for you guys...

[cola]

Doing good, I look at the rez. for the Dam Run pinned on the board every day. I cant wait. You need to hop a ride & come out to Catalina one of these trips. It helps it's a small fix, but it's a fix. I might go to Havasu and bring my boat back for a couple more trips. I will let you know. :cool:
Late, Mike

[FastTimmy]

Got gas money!
I would love to do the catalina run, I've never done it.

[WaTchTheGelCoat]

www.bigdumbtrucks.com :messedup: :D

[jackpunx]

Here is a link to Super Duty Head Quarters photo page for lifted S/D
They have pics of almost every possibility..
SDHQ Photo's (http://www.sdhqoffroad.com/sdpg1.htm)
Timmy
Im a big fan of these guys.. they did the work on my truck..
but Im also a big fan of FastTimmy.. I have heard he has hooked up a few of us on the boards.. :D
Good luck..
I'll post some pics of mine in a bit.. I got a 04 f250 4x4 with a 6" donaho Edge with 17" 37" .. looks and rides real nice.. Im very happy w it.
BB572 got the same but with some real nice shocks.. his is a short bed.. and it rides nice as well..

[FastTimmy]

Im a big fan of these guys.. they did the work on my truck..
but Im also a big fan of FastTimmy.. I have heard he has hooked up a few of us on the boards.. :D
Good luck..
I'll post some pics of mine in a bit.. I got a 04 f250 4x4 with a 6" donaho Edge with 17" 37" .. looks and rides real nice.. Im very happy w it.
BB572 got the same but with some real nice shocks.. his is a short bed.. and it rides nice as well..
I'm blushing....

[Artv]

This truck belongs to my cousin.http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2250DSC00504_5_-med.JPG

[HBjet]

27" National & Donahue steering
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268118_1805_1.JPG
That thing is a pile of turd. What a waste of driveway space... IMO.
HBjet

[Krumbsnatcher]

Love the truck, not a lot of frills like a chevy but a better truck, especially if you like to have passengers.

[cola]

That thing is a pile of turd. What a waste of driveway space... IMO.
HBjet
You can do the same as Drunk Tank.
People that have to talk down other people just to build there own ego. :frown:

[Desert Rat]

HOW THE HELL DO GET INTO THIS THING?????
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268118_1805_1.JPG

[syke-o]

You can do the same as Drunk Tank.
People that have to talk down other people just to build there own ego. :frown:
i agree with you cola..... if someone posts a pic of their ride, one shouldnt come on and call it a piece of shit... different strokes for different folks.... instead of calling it a turd pile, how about sayin something like "not the ideal truck for me/ not practical for what i use it for", ... or something to that effect....

[unleashed]

Damn there are some pissy board members here. I think its pretty ****ed to rip on a fellow board members ride. If you dont have anything good to say dont say it at all. IMO
Deano
Unleashedclothing (http://www.unleashedclothing.com)

[my olds]

I like all of them. Cola, that truck is pretty cool, HOLY HIGH, how do you get in that thing? how is the driving and handling in that rig??? What was the price on the lift and tires?

[Riverready]

I am ready NOW .....
It is just wrong not being at Havasu. This is the most I have ever missed it. It is my only way to get away anymore.. It has become to hard logisticaly to do the desert racing thing... It just takes to much time that I don't have!
How things for you guys...
Tim you take that back, I don't want to here that crap out of your mouth again!!

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Love the truck, not a lot of frills like a chevy but a better truck, especially if you like to have passengers.
Nice truck can we get a close up of the hotties on the back :D

[ratso]

That thing is a pile of turd. What a waste of driveway space... IMO.
HBjet
His wheels probably cost more than your 50mph turd jet boat...
Cool ride your son got there cola...a little over the top for me personally, but still pretty radical. :D

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Here is one my buddy did a lift on 6 inch with some 18's

[Mrs.HLB1]

Nice trucks!! My husband wants to raise our 2004 Ford F250 v10 2wd. He wants to use Fabtech 6" lift w/35's. Do any of you know of a place to recommend? We live in corona.
Thanks in advance..

[Eliminator 4 Life]

:idea:

[Eliminator 4 Life]

last 1

[Riverready]

Nice trucks!! My husband wants to raise our 2004 Ford F250 v10 2wd. He wants to use Fabtech 6" lift w/35's. Do any of you know of a place to recommend? We live in corona.
Thanks in advance..
I wouldn't recommend Fabtech. Its not that they bad, its just that there are better lifts out there that will hold up better. Try Donahue Racing in Anaheim.

[Jetdriver]

27" National & Donahue steering
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268118_1805_1.JPG
Badass!!!!!! Id drive that any day of the week! :rollside:

[FastTimmy]

Tim you take that back, I don't want to here that crap out of your mouth again!!
Hey, I don't want to say it but it's true. Off road racing has been my life for many years but lately it seems it has taken a back seat. It won't stay there but I do fear it is in a lay over. At least for the next few months or mabe even a year!!! :(

[HBjet]

You can do the same as Drunk Tank.
People that have to talk down other people just to build there own ego. :frown:
Sorry to offend you or your son, but my comment wasn't about you or your son, it was about that truck, and to be exact, its actually the lift. I like Excursions, but to have one lifted 27" and be a 2WD to me just doesn't make any sense at all. Sorry for calling it a pile of turd... I guess I could have rephrased that but its too late now. As for my pile of turd 50mph jet boat. It might just cost a little more then those wheels... unless he bought a spare.
If you want, I can post a photo of my truck and you all can rip on it!
HBjet

[WaTchTheGelCoat]

Uh..huh...huh...huh...Turd....huh...huh

[riverbound]

Nice trucks!! My husband wants to raise our 2004 Ford F250 v10 2wd. He wants to use Fabtech 6" lift w/35's. Do any of you know of a place to recommend? We live in corona.
Thanks in advance..
Stay away from Aggresive Suspensions in Placentia, I had mine done there and their customer service after the sale is horrible.
I had my problems fixed at Rancho Motorsports. They are up the 15 off Jurupa and they were really cool and took care of me even though I didn't buy it from them. I would go with the donahoe lift though it DOES ride better than the Fabtech. I have the Fabtech 6 with 35s and the rides is decent but all the donahoe lifted trucks I have ridden in rode much better. Something to do with the spring they use was what I was told

[cola]

Sorry to offend you or your son, but my comment wasn't about you or your son, it was about that truck, and to be exact, its actually the lift. I like Excursions, but to have one lifted 27" and be a 2WD to me just doesn't make any sense at all. Sorry for calling it a pile of turd... I guess I could have rephrased that but its too late now. As for my pile of turd 50mph jet boat. It might just cost a little more then those wheels... unless he bought a spare.
If you want, I can post a photo of my truck and you all can rip on it!
HBjet
Post away, I'am sure your truck is just the way you like it. Which is fine by me & my son. Also the truck is 4X4, he needs to relocate the crossmember for the trans. & spin the front diff. He is saving up the money to do it. Since he has built this truck out of pocket. He couldn't do it all at once. He doesn't have to drive it every day so it works for him. :rolleyes:
Late, Mike

[HBjet]

Here is my pile of turd chevy 2WD truck.
http://home.socal.rr.com/boatbutts/lift001.jpg
Rip Away!
I'm glad your son has a project he can dump his money into like us with our boats.
HBjet

[Hustler]

Here is my pile of turd chevy 2WD truck.
http://home.socal.rr.com/boatbutts/lift001.jpg
Rip Away!
I'm glad your son has a project he can dump his money into like us with our boats.
HBjet
What a big fat steaming pile of crap. Why would even lift a two wheel drive truck and an old chevy to boot :yuk: :D

[HBjet]

What a big fat steaming pile of crap. Why would even lift a two wheel drive truck and an old chevy to boot :yuk: :D
I wanted to be cool like this guy
http://home.socal.rr.com/boatbutts/94GMC.jpg
HBjet :rollside:

[Hustler]

I wanted to be cool like this guy
http://home.socal.rr.com/boatbutts/94GMC.jpg
HBjet :rollside:
At least that truck has 4 wheel drive going for it :wink:

[HBjet]

At least that truck has 4 wheel drive going for it :wink:
You wouldn't know it since all the owner did was burnouts with the rear wheels every chance he got...
HBjet!

[Hustler]

You wouldn't know it since all the owner did was burnouts with the rear wheels every chance he got...
HBjet!
Got Posi?? :)

[Hustler]

This truck has a 8" Danahoe lift with 38's and rides better than it did stock
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1812DSC00412.JPG

[HOOTER SLED-]

It is a Donahue 4.5 lift and I installed it myself. The install took about 6 hours by myself. So get a buddy are two and it should go real quick! I will have to get back to you on the price, not quiet sure?
Hey you didn't have that done when we were at your house right? When you helping me do mine suckaaa???? :D

[HBjet]

Actually, here is a photo of my project truck... :boxed:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20MissHBjetShort.jpg
J/K :shift:
HBjet

[Riverready]

Hey you didn't have that done when we were at your house right? When you helping me do mine suckaaa???? :D
I have had it done for about 7-8 months, where have you been?? :yuk: I will help you do yours when you get one................suckaa.

[HOOTER SLED-]

I have had it done for about 7-8 months, where have you been?? :yuk: I will help you do yours when you get one................suckaa.
Wooooorddd!!!

[Drunk tank]

Sorry to offend you or your son, but my comment wasn't about you or your son, it was about that truck, and to be exact, its actually the lift. I like Excursions, but to have one lifted 27" and be a 2WD to me just doesn't make any sense at all. Sorry for calling it a pile of turd... I guess I could have rephrased that but its too late now. As for my pile of turd 50mph jet boat. It might just cost a little more then those wheels... unless he bought a spare.
If you want, I can post a photo of my truck and you all can rip on it!
HBjet
Even if it was a 4x4 the front axle would have to be built from scratch in order to keep your caster in a reasonable area and to keep the driveshaft/yoke at a difference of say... less then 30 degrees. but why would anyone want something like that with a working 4x4 system anyhow... it would fit down any trail...and the first off camber obstical it'd flop on its side. Damn thatd be a bitch to get rubber side down again! :jawdrop:

[JB in so cal]

This truck has a 8" Danahoe lift with 38's and rides better than it did stock
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1812DSC00412.JPG
I'm no where near tryin' to flame, but what does all of that stuff do to your towing capacity?. I'd imagine you can load that hauler up pretty good; does the bigger tires, lift etc drop the tow rating? how much? I want to do a lift, but am wondering about all of the other stuff that goes with it.
J(bone stock v-10, 4.30 rear, 2wd)B

[SoCal_fun]

You guys re making it tough for me. I'm still trying to decide on the 4.5 donahoe or the 6" fabtech 4 link that will be coming out late feb. I got 35 inch tires, so I'm not sure they would fit with the 4.5 " kit.
I actually ordered the Fabtech kit, but could still change my mind and go Donahoe.... I'm sooooo confused!!
Timmy, why is your kit better than the new 6" 4 link from Fabtech??

[cc322]

WOW great response, still no closer to picking a size for my f250, I know it will be a donahoe kit though. My buddy just bought a 3.5 hanger for his f350 by fabtec, and wishes he would have gone with the donahoe instead, he said all the parts were very weak looking an replaced the bolts with thicker ones.

[cc322]

Hey Timmy are you gonna call with those numbers??????????? :D :D

[MAINEVENT]

27" National & Donahue steering
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268118_1805_1.JPG
Whats up Mike "F" anyone talking ish on your sons ride It F'n rocks and yup i am 22 so what LOL I would post my rig but this is a Ford Thread :hammer2: :hammer2: LOL :D

[cola]

Whats up Mike "F" anyone talking ish on your sons ride It F'n rocks and yup i am 22 so what LOL I would post my rig but this is a Ford Thread :hammer2: :hammer2: LOL :D
Thanks for the kind words. It got a little trashed on HB today. O-well life goes on. That was fun Sat. What did you think of the Ultra. Nice boat. :cool:
Late, Mike

[MAINEVENT]

Thanks for the kind words. It got a little trashed on HB today. O-well life goes on. That was fun Sat. What did you think of the Ultra. Nice boat. :cool:
Late, Mike
Been their before especially cuz my ride is "loud" :rolleyes: :notam: but we wont go their LOL
??Lavey???? yup a killer boat and really dug on Dex's ride we gotta do that again soon....Hope all is well on your end TTYL
Outs.......

[FastTimmy]

Timmy, why is your kit better than the new 6" 4 link from Fabtech??
Well first, our kit is 4.5” lift and it is a true 4.5’s of lift on a diesel.
Pros and the cons:
Less body-roll than stock truck:
This is cool of you tow or drive your truck like you stole it or actually use it!
2.5” more travel from ride height to the front bump stops:
This makes the truck actually work off-road!
State-of-the-art dual-rate coil spring:
This is a BIGGY! None of the other kits use a dual rate spring. Our spring at ride height has less spring rate then stock witch increases the ride quality by allowing for a more aggressive shock valving in the low speed section of the digressive dampening curve that we use in the Donahoe Signature series shocks for the Super duty line.
The spring then increase in spring rate as you pass threw the ride height zone witch is paralleled by the digressive compression curve of the shock yielding a truly progressive: Better than Stock” ride.
Lifetime guarantee that coil springs won’t sag:
GARANTED NOT TO SAG!
Adjustable pan-rod bar for perfect front-end alignment capabilities:
This thing is cool. Our pan rod bar has a left/right hand threaded turn buckle built into it so you do not need to remove it from the truck to adjust it!
I do know of another company that offers a adjustable pan rod bar at this time..
Front axle position optimized for tire clearance (Clears 35x12.50R17 tires)
You can run a 37” in tire if it is a normal (NON GETO) size. A 37x12.5x17 on a no wider then 8.5” wheel fits killer.. We push the front end slightly forward so your tires don’t rub on the fire wall or rear part of the fender when you actually use your truck!
Real world performance, mono-tube shocks fine-tuned for each application by Donahoe Racing engineers
This is the other BIGGY. We offer a specifically valved mono tube shock design that is specifically valved for the application. It is not there because it just happens to fit between the bolt holes.
No change in towing capacity
Anyone that only uses a block in the rear of the truck will experience no change in towing capacity due to the fact that the stock spring and over load is not altered in any way.
100% Bolt-on system - no drilling, cutting or welding necessary for install
This is cool if you want to do it in the drive way and saves you some coin if you are paying someone.
No stacking of rear blocks. One piece rear block with built-in bump stop arm
This is pretty cool our new block have a cast in bump stop arm that keeps everything happy
MADE IN THE USA - every bit of it!
Buying anything made in the USA helps keep our dollars here and out of the hands of Terrorists.. :D
As far as the Fabtech kit here are my pennies...
THINGS I LIKE:
The billet sway bar links
The 4 link is cool for bling
The fact that it is a 6” kit
The 4” diameter coil over :D
THINGS I DON’T LIKE:
The emulsion shocks that ride like crap ( I hate emulsion shocks on anything) :hammerhea
The lack of a adjustability in the pan rod bar
Not real fond of the 4 link geometry :idea:
Timmy

[Hustler]

I'm no where near tryin' to flame, but what does all of that stuff do to your towing capacity?. I'd imagine you can load that hauler up pretty good; does the bigger tires, lift etc drop the tow rating? how much? I want to do a lift, but am wondering about all of the other stuff that goes with it.
J(bone stock v-10, 4.30 rear, 2wd)B
That trailer loaded is just over 10K lbs and I have had no problems with towing it. If your worried about towing a boat with it your going to need a pretty big ass boat to max out the towing cap.

[FastTimmy]

I have our 8” rear springs (Deaver) with a 2” block in the rear of my truck and with 750 lbs non wait distributed tunge wait my truck squats about 2 inches. With a wait distributing hitch it is about 1 inch.. I don’t mind the loss of ride height when towing in comparison to driving a stink bug every day..
If it was a big issue I would put bags or the stock over load spring back on.

[Umongus]

Here's mine.....2000 w/Powerstroke, 8" Nationals, Off-Road Unlimited hardware, 38" Swamper TSL Radials (38" Truxxs STS's now).........
Tony
http://www.freepichosting.com/Thumbs/421574033/0/1.jpg
http://www.freepichosting.com/Thumbs/421574033/1/1.jpg

[BADBLOWN572]

Here are some pictures of my '04 F-250 4X4. Has the 6.0 Powerstroke turbo diesel. Went with the Donahoe 6" lift with their new dual bypass shocks, steering stabilizers, and all of the goodies. Love the ride and handles awesome. Sitting on 37x12.5x17 tires. Had JW Fabrication do the lift and I love it!
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3146/1598IMG_0722.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3146/1598IMG_0715.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3146/1598IMG_0710.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3146/1598IMG_0711.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3146/1598IMG_0719.JPG

[redi4fun]

Well first, our kit is 4.5” lift and it is a true 4.5’s of lift on a diesel.
Pros and the cons:
State-of-the-art dual-rate coil spring:
This is a BIGGY! None of the other kits use a dual rate spring. Our spring at ride height has less spring rate then stock witch increases the ride quality by allowing for a more aggressive shock valving in the low speed section of the digressive dampening curve that we use in the Donahoe Signature series shocks for the Super duty line.
The spring then increase in spring rate as you pass threw the ride height zone witch is paralleled by the digressive compression curve of the shock yielding a truly progressive: Better than Stock” ride.
Timmy
UGH!!!!! Boy do I feel dumb :idea: I had to read this about 12 times before I kind of understood. Sounds good to me :rollside:
Donahoe it is on the next truck. :D

[CornWater]

Here is my river runner..
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2008P1200179.JPG

[raff]

Here's mine, just got it back today from Off Road Unlimited in Burbank.
These guys are great, would recommend them to anyone who is lifting their truck!! Very informative and great to work with.
(818-848-2020) talk to Glenn Yamashiro
Before and after::::::::
4" Donaho Lift on BFG. 285x75x16 Micky Thomas Classic II 16 x 8:
Before....
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df00b3127cce9ea66caf17f800000016108AbtWzlm1Ztn
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df00b3127cce9ea66f8e574000000016108AbtWzlm1Ztn
And now
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df00b3127cce9ea6637c57b400000016108AbtWzlm1Ztn
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df00b3127cce9ea6629f96ff00000016108AbtWzlm1Ztn
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df00b3127cce9ea6631057d800000016108AbtWzlm1Ztn
Mark out

[SoCal_fun]

Looks good Mark. I'd like to see some better pics, or I'll see it this weekend for sure. Sunday 9am at Jacknthebox in Castaic.

[raff]

I'll get some better up tomorrow, when the sun come up see ya Sunday...
Mark out

[cc322]

Looks great , are you going up in tire size? FYI If anyone is thinking of having a billett grill put on thier truck's I just had one done by Outlaw offroad and it came out great the brand is called TREX billet grills very happy with the way it looks It ran 250.00 installed, It's not a overlay but a cut out, very clean. Now if only I could decide on the size lift I want :D

[raff]

Looks great , are you going up in tire size?
No just going to stay on the 285's (33") for now,with the 4" lift and 35 the front would rub on the front fender when doing the off road thing, so I was told.

[duffster]

I hate to hijack to Ford post here is one for the Chevy people.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8362

[cc322]

Hey........ real men dont wear bow ties :yuk: j/k nice rig none the less :D

[FastTimmy]

[QUOTE=duffster]I hate to hijack to Ford post here is one for the Chevy people.
QUOTE]
Is that Jays old truck?

[duffster]

[QUOTE=duffster]I hate to hijack to Ford post here is one for the Chevy people.
QUOTE]
Is that Jays old truck?
Yes it is do you know who did the fab work?

[FastTimmy]

No, I just remember Jay posting a pic in a old thread...Have you tried asking him who did the fab???
Does that thing work good in the dirt??

[duffster]

No, I just remember Jay posting a pic in a old thread...Have you tried asking him who did the fab???
Does that thing work good in the dirt??
I have a email directed to him but I know he has been dealing with bigger issues. As for it working good in the dirt I do not know but I am sure it could hold it own with the King coil-overs up front. The only draw back to offroading this truck is that I think the 37's are to big for the wheel wells. Thinking of dropping them down to 35's on the next go around. But all and all the truck is sweet.

[FastTimmy]

cool deal, congrats....

[SoCal_fun]

OK Tim, you talked me into it. I bought the 4.5 " kit through ORW. Off Road Unlimited in Burbank will be installing it on Wednesday. I saw Raffs truck, an 04 with the 4" kit and it is looking good.
I don't want to change the geometry and the towing abilities of the truck and I think this will be the right kit for me (until you get the 6" done... hee hee).
I'll post pics when it gets home.
Tha nks again for all the info.

[FastTimmy]

Congratulations! :D You will love it. Make sure they replace your rear block with a taller one and not stack the rear blocks… It’s not the end of the world but they are a great finish touch that is now available…..

[SoCal_fun]

Congratulations! :D You will love it. Make sure they replace your rear block with a taller one and not stack the rear blocks… It’s not the end of the world but they are a great finish touch that is now available…..
The kit came with the blocks for the rear with the new bump stop. I think thats what your talking about??? I'll make sure they use that block and not stack anyting per your instructions.
Thanks again.

[FastTimmy]

Good deal....

[MudPumper]

27" National & Donahue steering
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268118_1805_1.JPG
Anybody want to count how many violations this vehicle has? ;)

[OC-PARTYCAT]

Anybody want to count how many violations this vehicle has? ;)
four.. I mean 5; 1) headlight height
2) tail light height
3) mud flaps
4) frame height
5) tinted windows
and Fabtech sucks weiners. do not, I repeat, do not buy a fabtech lift. It is junk.

[MudPumper]

Good job party cat, and you can bet those tires are wider than the fenders also.

[cc322]

Just ordered the 3 inch Donahoe kit today, the good thing is if I want to go bigger in the future I can with a spring pack from 1/2 to 2 inches, also ordered the Donahoe shocks, and the guy was amazed that I didnt want the bilstien's he said that the Donahoe shocks might be more and I quoted you for the bilstien's just my luck

[Hustler]

For you guys looking at or who has already purchased the Donahoe kit's, you could not find a better company that backs there product, between Donahoe and Deaver they got you covered when it comes to warranty work.
Keep up the good work over there Timmy.

[essexjet]

For you guys looking at or who has already purchased the Donahoe kit's, you could not find a better company that backs there product, between Donahoe and Deaver they got you covered when it comes to warranty work.
Keep up the good work over there Timmy.
Amen to that!!

[FastTimmy]

Just ordered the 3 inch Donahoe kit today, the good thing is if I want to go bigger in the future I can with a spring pack from 1/2 to 2 inches, also ordered the Donahoe shocks, and the guy was amazed that I didnt want the bilstien's he said that the Donahoe shocks might be more and I quoted you for the bilstien's just my luck
Yes our shocks are a little more.
We had some corrosion issues on the east coast and west coast snowy areas with the Bilsteins. Our new signature series shocks have a Nitro Steel shaft instead of a chrome shaft and we now clear powder coat the plated can. Both improvements significantly increased the salt spray corrosion test results. We also made some improvements to the internals as well but mainly some very subtle valving updates..both added some cost to the shock...
Glad to here you got your kit going! Sorry I didn't get back to you with some info in time. But, you did make a great choice that you can always add on to.
Timmy :D

[CrazyHippy]

four.. I mean 5; 1) headlight height
2) tail light height
3) mud flaps
4) frame height
5) tinted windows
and Fabtech sucks weiners. do not, I repeat, do not buy a fabtech lift. It is junk.
You are assuming it's in Cali....
My windows are darker than that.
BJH

[OC-PARTYCAT]

You are assuming it's in Cali....
My windows are darker than that.
BJH
yep, I am assuming, considering that the guys that are posting and talking about it are from Yucaipa and Old Park

[MudPumper]

You are assuming it's in Cali....
My windows are darker than that.
BJH
Yeah and I'm assuming you are in Nevada. LMAO

[DryHeatOnly]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268118_1805_1.JPG
Is there a Cali law that says the body cannot be higher than the tire? Back in the 80's my cousin was the prez of a Toyota 4x4 Club (I think it was called So. Cal Mini Stompers). Some of those Toyotas running 40's and huge lifts were always getting pulled over or ticketed.
Mike - has your son been pulled over for that?

[SoCal_fun]

Got my DNR 4.5" lift installed today at ORU. They did a nice job. I'm at work now, so I'll check it out better in the AM. I'll put up some pics tomorrow aftera few :sleeping: :sleeping:

[JetBoatRich]

Got my DNR 4.5" lift installed today at ORU. They did a nice job. I'm at work now, so I'll check it out better in the AM. I'll put up some pics tomorrow aftera few :sleeping: :sleeping:
Larry how is the ride :confused:

[SoCal_fun]

Soft, not stiff at all like I was afraid of. I'm happy so far with about 25mi on it.
Might have picked up a bit of axle wrap or wheel hop now though under hard acceleration. Gotta check that out.

[skygod73]

You probably need to shim the carrier bearing. That truck has a 2 pc driveshaft. It's easy to do. I had the same lift on my F250 and it had a shudder until I shimmed the carrier with 2" of shims. It should take 1"-2" of shims. Just keep adding shims 1/4 at a time until it's gone or as good as it will get. It may not go away entirely. The shim kit runs around $35.

[essexjet]

You probably need to shim the carrier bearing. That truck has a 2 pc driveshaft. It's easy to do. I had the same lift on my F250 and it had a shudder until I shimmed the carrier with 2" of shims. It should take 1"-2" of shims. Just keep adding shims 1/4 at a time until it's gone or as good as it will get. It may not go away entirely. The shim kit runs around $35.
I agree. My 6" Donahoe lift took 1-1/4" of shims so yours should be around 1" of shims. Talk to fastTimmy, Donahoe sells a carrier bearing shim kit.

[SoCal_fun]

Cool, you guys are the best. Thanks for the info. Kept me from worrying about what exactly it is. Timmy, check your PM's.

[SoCal_fun]

OK, here's the pics from my new Donahoe 4.5" lift. I went with Mickey Thompson Classic Lock 2's (17x12.5) and M/T fun country 2 radials 17x35.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df06b3127cce9f6ecd21141200000016108Abs3LNm2cti
looks bigger in person.....
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df06b3127cce9f6ece0fd59500000016108Abs3LNm2cti
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df06b3127cce9f6ecebbd52100000016108Abs3LNm2cti
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df06b3127cce9f6ece11d58b00000016108Abs3LNm2cti
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df06b3127cce9f6ecd2f141c00000016108Abs3LNm2cti

[Restless22]

The truck looks awsome!!! How does it ride with the new front end?
Bitchen truck man. Get that chip and let er rip!

[SoCal_fun]

Alittle bling and of course the Posse sticker.......... lol!
Wireless 12" widescreen DVD/TV/Game player
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df06b3127cce9f6ecf23952100000016108Abs3LNm2cti
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df06b3127cce9f6ecccad55100000016108Abs3LNm2cti
Representin...........
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df06b3127cce9f6ecd24952700000016108Abs3LNm2cti
Hope you like it, I do.

[SoCal_fun]

Thanks Man. Next up, Edge Juice with attitude (I think).... Ride is great, softer than stock just like Timmy said it would (dual rate springs and all...).

[FastTimmy]

Do the banks....Six gun and exhaust only..the rest is a wast...
How do you like the ride with the new kit and the new front end??? :coffeycup

[Restless22]

here is my 04, Donahoe 4.5, 35s, Egde dealio
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/833DSC00135.JPG

[SoCal_fun]

Tim, Ride is fantastic, really. Soft while going into driveways, etc. But over the rough.... stiffens up like it should. Drives great on the freeway, I'll test it offroad this weekend and left you know.
Tim, won't the 6gun void the warranty. I was told with the edge you can just take it off and it is undetectable at warranty time
??????????????????

[SoCal_fun]

here is my 04, Donahoe 4.5, 35s, Egde dealio
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/833DSC00135.JPG
Sweet!!!! Cute dog too!!
How do you like the edge unit???

[Restless22]

I really like the adjustability of it, and the display. The only downfall I see is the shifting in mode 3-5. But its a frikken freight train!

[FastTimmy]

I realy like how the six gun works...Thereis alot more going on in that box than we would ever think. It even had dual redundant processors...I am not sure on the waranty side but I do know that the six gun plugs in line between the stack brain and the stack wireing harness...and does not leave a code or that it was ever there...It is a bigger pain to pull out for waranty but the features and reduntant systems in the six gun make it a real winner. There are also many banks friendly dealers that will help even with power kits on the trucks. Give Banks all call and drill them on it.....

[Doug H.]

Larry, very nice truck indeed. You can ask JBR about my truck, he's seen it, i put the edge juice with monitor on and it flat out will break the tires loose while driving (not recommended) i keep it on level 3 for best mileage too, i went from 11 mpg to 14 mpg with the juice but im lifted 8.5 and on 37's.
PM me if you want more details..................................Doug ;)

[FastTimmy]

I will look into the edge a little harder....

[cc322]

Looks real good socal...hope mine turns out as nice, going with the 3 inch and 295/75/16 it's like almost a 34 inch tire but we will see

[DogHouse]

...dual bypass shocks...http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3146/1598IMG_0711.JPG
Bypass shocks? I thought bypass shocks had tubes on the outside to route oil around the piston at certain compression heights??? :confused: