Well I need some info from you guys.

Who's makin a good lift kit these days? looking for about 4 inch rise on an 02 F250 I guess it would be a suspension lift? (probably the wrong term)

Anyway, what, specifically is involved in installing a lift kit. What is replaced? Will I need anything else (like longer driveshafts) How many hours am I looking at for this job?

It will be done on a 2 post lift so thats not a problem. Tools/equipment arnt a problem either and Im pretty sure I can handle it I just need to work out the details before I get going with it, ya know.

ANY information on this would be appreciated, Im new to the 4x4 thing and I am trying to get all the info I can. I really dont know what to look for in a lift kit, I have no idea how to tell which ones are good from bad. What do you guys think? Can you help me out?

Jim

i assume its 4x4? if so there all about the same, new leafs up front, add a leaf and block in the rear. Or you can opt for new full rear leafs. Front is a pitman arm and trac bar braket. Thats basicly it for the leaf spung superdutys. Should be fine on the shafts. If you have a 2 piece rear shaft you will want a carrier bearing drop.

If it's a diesel, only put one end at a time on the lift unless it's rated for 9000#s or more. Superduty trucks are heavy.

You won't need new driveshafts unless you go over 8". I ran the ones in my wifes Extracab with 8" on 38's. My CC only has 6", but still required the carrier bearing drop.Still ended up with driveline vibes though.

Read the directions. Remove stock susp. components. Install new susp. components. Test drive it. If necessary, venture to an allignment shop.

by far Donahoe Racing has the best riding kits out there...using Deaver springs, very nice kits, and very nice shocks as well. you pay for it though.

I'd say Donahoe is the KORE of Ford suspension...

gotta look into that. Thanks guys.

If I go with one of these Dondahoe kits, what else will I need to buy. This so called carrier bearing drop? What exactly does it do?

Jim

the carrier bearing drop is only needed for trucks with two peice shafts...it shims the center bearing downward to prevent driveline vibration. usually arent needed until u get to 6"+

trucks that have two peice:

ANY Crewcab
supercrew, longbed

one peice:

reg cab lng bed
supercab shortbed

the 4" DR kit itself is all u need, ive done a few of them and they are very complete and VERY good performing....ride better than stock; most people switch to this kit after hating their procomps, etc.