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Fabtech 6" lift on 2500HD and Ford

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TxDoc Senior Enthusiast

TxDoc

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2500HD

 

Ford

 

 

Thanks JXXXA

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Fabtech 6" lift is installed. Needed a lot of bumper trimming to clear the 315's.

 

The kit seems to work well, and the ride is not bad. Fabtech did miss a few small parts (bolts, brake cable bracket) and the powdercoated parts were slightly scratched from poor packing.

Still having balancing problems with the tires, there is steering vibration between 50-60mph.

 

This is a lot of work and expense to fit 35" tires under the truck, and the exposed frame looks like ****.

 

I own a 2002 Ford F350 Powerstroke, and this 2002 Chevy 2500HD D/A. I have no brand loyalty, and comparing the products that I have dealt with, I prefer the Ford. The Chevy is still very new to me, so time will tell.

 

Cost to get 315's on the Chevy- approx $3500

Cost to get 315's on the Ford- approx $1400

chevy4x4trucks Senior Enthusiast

chevy4x4trucks

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wait, where is all this added cost on the chevy???  I guess I'm not following.  The price is more than doubled.  Does this include the lift, install, tires, and rims or what?

 

They are both sweet trucks though.

 

But, the HD is going to have that frame exposed regardless of a suspension lift or not.  If it were a body lift it would be a different story, but that's how they come from the factory.

chevy4x4trucks Senior Enthusiast

chevy4x4trucks

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The Ford has a solid front axel with leaf springs. It is much easier and less expensive to lift.

good call, I wasn't even thinking about that being an easier truck to lift.  But that figure still seems low to me.  That's why I was wondering if it included the tires and rims.  I mean, a set of 35's and some new rims will run you about a grand at least and that's for some el cheapo rims.

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Mortgage Paul Enthusiast

Mortgage Paul

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Ive posted this numerous times, but Chevys need 2" more lift to fit the same size tires than Ford.

 

6" Ford Clears 35's no problem37"s if you run pre runner style wheels.

 

8" Chevy/GMC clears 35's great with no valance trimming or fender rub and 37's if you have pre runner wheels.

 

All 2500 HD Chev and GMC Ive seen with any 6" lift has a trimmed valance and rubber on the back of fender well/flare.  This would be with 35 12.50-16.5 on 16.5X 9.75 Welds with the regular 4 inch or so backspacing the rest being out.  Tall pre runner meats dont matter since they dont stick out Much more than stock.

 

IFS is always more money to lift than straight axle, and thats the one thing I hate about GM, NO straight axle option.

kylant Enthusiast

kylant

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I have a 2002 2500HD with a Fabtech 6" kit. I am running 315/75-16's on Weld 16x8 wheel with 4 5/8" backspacing.

 

I only had to trim the bumper valance, not the bumper. I will occasionally rub the very bottom of the bumper if the wheels are turned and I am going over a bigbump.

 

I paid 1400 for my kit with shocks. I installed my self, so that was a big savings. I would suggest not buying the shocks, they are garbage. save some money, then buy the Bilsteins. Much worth it.

 

The only thing I do not like about my kit, is how far out the new steering knuckle places the wheel. The overall track width is increased about 5"

 

If I were to buy again, I would probably buy the RCD, because the knuckle does not stick the rim out AS far, you get the Bilstein shocks with the kit, and you can use the factory skid plate.

 

pics here: http://www.picturetrail.com/kylant

 

:cheers:

Azgrower Enthusiast

Azgrower

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kylant-

Very nice truck.  I have two questions.  First, "What brand is your billet grille insert?  And secondly, "Where did you purchase your shocks from?"  Whenever I look for the 7100 shock application chart, I don't see them for my application?  "Would I need to search for a specific length, or should I speak with a Bilstein Tech person?"  Actually, that turned out to be 3 questions.  Sorry.  :cheers:

kylant Enthusiast

kylant

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azgrower,

 

my grille is stull. it is nice but, i want to change it to a trenz. i am looking to possibly sell it!! :thumb:  :cheers:

 

the only place these shocks are available is from RCD. the are specially made for them. bilstein will not sell them to anybody else. you have to buy them from an RCD dealer. i had the toughest and longest time getting a set because RCD would not sell them seperate from their lift kits. they finally started selling them seperate. i have had them for a month. they are awesome. they are the 5100's. here are the part numbers:

Front: B-E5-6135-T5, Rear: B-E5-6134-T5

 

i just saw in an off-road mag that pro-comp is coming out with remote resevoir shocks soon. they are similar to the fox and bilstein 7100's.

 

good luck

:cheers:

Mortgage Paul Enthusiast

Mortgage Paul

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Kylant do you mean the track is increased 5" meaning the wheels Center stance is 5" wider than the rear?

 

Normally they end up skinnier.  Pro-Comp advertises they maintain the stock width.

 

I was thinking of going 8" Fabcraft but now I dunno.  I just dont know why they dont use drop brackets and call it good.  Maybe thats what Pro-Comp does.(My Old Chevy pro-Comp stayed stock width or visibly close to it but never actually measured it.)

 

Also how much fabricating did you have to do, or welding?

 

Stupid Chevy needs a straight axle option.  IFS sucks.  Your truck looks mighty clean.

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