Superduty suspension

[oxbronco]

So I have a 2002 superduty that I love, its been a great truck except the ride. The thing just about beats your teeth out. A few years ago I saw a add in a magazine that was a coil over conversion for the front. I think it was by Fabtec. Does anyone have any experience with a kit like this. Im thinking about swapping in a axle and coil spring set up out of a 2005 and later superduty if I cant find anything. Thanks

 

[Chevycrew]

Is your truck lifted? Most of the lifted superdutys ride much better than stock.

 

[oxbronco]

Yeah, it has a 4'' tuff country lift on it.

 

[oxbronco]

It has a 4'' tuff country lift

 

[Chevycrew]

Lift springs, or brackets?

 

[LT.]

Problem number 1 is your Tuff Country lift. Fabtech is the company you are looking for. Here is the link. http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/applications/ford/4wd99-04superduty.html

Hope that helps.

LT.

 

[Chevycrew]

pro comp also makes a 2-4" spring that is listed as only 430lb spring rate.

I would just swap to a soft leaf, instead of making drastic expensive changes.

 

[oxbronco]

They are lift springs, the reason I went with tuff country is because that is what I could afford at the time, I guess you get what you pay for. I will check out pro comp and fabtech.

 

[Chevycrew]

You might be able to find people on here that have soft riding superdutys, then go for a ride. That way you get an idea on how those springs ride.

 

[chadschoon]

good thread. my 04 abouts puts you into a coma.

 

[LT.]

They are lift springs, the reason I went with tuff country is because that is what I could afford at the time, I guess you get what you pay for. I will check out pro comp and fabtech.

Sorry if I seemed a little rude before. What I was trying to say is exactly what you stated. You get what you pay for. Tuff County has always been a little on the stiff and on the cheaper side.

LT.

 

[mbryson]

Mines not too bad at all? I've got stock springs with a leveling kit on the front (add-a-leaf). It's not a Caddy, but it's real predictable and stable. Mine's a '99 F250.

 

[oxbronco]

No worries LT, I had a leveling kit on it before I put this lift on and it was actually better. I got thinking about something though, my truck has the v10 in it and im wondering if the lift I have is for the diesel. The guy at jack-it asked me if I had the gas or diesel.

 

[Chevycrew]

Tuff country does show different part #'s for gas and diesel.

 

[oxbronco]

I'll check tomorrow and see if I can still read the part #'s on the springs

 

[Chevycrew]

Save you the search...

28390 is for gas
28391 is for diesel

Both are 3.5" springs.

 

[oxbronco]

Thanks man, I will run out and see what i have.

 

[rholbrook]

I put a leveling kit on my and it rode great as well as fit 35s. I used a kit manufactured by Liftrite from Ed Kenely Ford and loved it.

 

[oxbronco]

I the stickers are faded and partly gone, so Im not sure what I have. It rode alot better with the leveling kit that was on it before, i just wanted a little more clearance. I found my old invoice from jack-it no part numbers it just says 3.5'' lift.

 

[Zombie]

http://www.iconvehicledynamics.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_30_46

Check these guys out for a fantastic ride... yes, this is the company that bought out Donahoe after his "incident". You could also go a step cheaper and just contact Deaver Springs. I've ridden in a few superduties with these springs and they ride NICE.