is there an aftermarket leaf spring i could run to lose the 2.5" block and still be at stock height? My t bars are maxed and i have shackles in the back and was just curious if i could lose the blocks and just run the leafs and shackles. thanks

 

These will lift 2wd truck 3 inches

ebay item 250170103087

 

I had an 81 F250 D60front, D70 rear, running 42x18" Ground Hawgs.
I hated the body lift I bought it with and the kits were much more expensive.
Try to find yourself a good spring shop. It was called Universal Joint here but they were bought out by someone or changed their name a couple years ago. Cost was about $200 per spring for 6" custom bent spring. Came with new shackles and poly bushings. It's probably more now, this was almost 10 years ago now.

 

Skyjacker makes some.

 

SkyJacker FR36s fit on my ’03 EDGE short bed but I think the ride is too bouncy.

 

FR36's are gonna give him 3.5-4 inches of lift after he takes out his block though... they are a 6" lift spring. Might try the FR34's, only a 4" lift spring, but you'd still be sitting 1.5-2" higher in the rear.

Better option might be some explorer leaf springs.

 

yes, expo leafs, or 63s

 

Deaver leaf springs have a better ride than Skyjacker's. Just something to consider depending on what you decide to do.

 

pick up a pack of expos, then take em apart and weave a ranger leaf or 2 in till you get the height and ride you like.