Advmoto18
Observer
I just installed new 2.25" Old Man Emu (OME) DAKAR leaf springs F/R on my 2003 F-250 4WD CC.
I also installed the OME Panhard rod. I kept the Bilsteins in the front since they are good for 2.5" of lift. I had to replace the rear Bilsteins with new B's good for 4" of lift. I also installed the XL spring leaf in the rear to carry the load of the FWC Camper I will be taking delivery of in April. While the XL spring does jack the rear up in the air whilst unladen, I expect the truck will ride level once the Hawk is installed.
Ride: I was greatly surprised and impressed with ride quality. These springs offer a very compliant ride compared to Ford or any aftermarket leaf spring I've tried, demo'd or experienced.
I currently have 295/75-16 General Grabber tires on 16x10 wheels with 24mm offset. I will be going to a 17x8.5 wheel with 4.5 backspacing and Toyo 285/75-17 Open Country A/T II tires. Hopefully, this wheel/tire setup will get my tires completely back inside the fender wells so I don't sling mud and gravel all over the camper.
I also installed the OME Panhard rod. I kept the Bilsteins in the front since they are good for 2.5" of lift. I had to replace the rear Bilsteins with new B's good for 4" of lift. I also installed the XL spring leaf in the rear to carry the load of the FWC Camper I will be taking delivery of in April. While the XL spring does jack the rear up in the air whilst unladen, I expect the truck will ride level once the Hawk is installed.
Ride: I was greatly surprised and impressed with ride quality. These springs offer a very compliant ride compared to Ford or any aftermarket leaf spring I've tried, demo'd or experienced.
I currently have 295/75-16 General Grabber tires on 16x10 wheels with 24mm offset. I will be going to a 17x8.5 wheel with 4.5 backspacing and Toyo 285/75-17 Open Country A/T II tires. Hopefully, this wheel/tire setup will get my tires completely back inside the fender wells so I don't sling mud and gravel all over the camper.