F350 WITH OME LIFT

[MR. ED]

Hey everyone. starting to look at lifts for my '14 F350 gasser. Curious if anyone has any experience with Old Man Emu lifts for the full size trucks. I'm looking at the 3 inch kit. Any and all info is appreciated. Thanks

UPDATE.
*Got the Bilstein 2 inch spring kit and 5100 shocks installed today. Definitely negated some of the rake! Now the front is 1/2 inch higher than the rear. Drives great, previous front shocks are still compressed. Was hoping for 1 3/4 inch lift with the 2 inch kit to get a slight rake. Got 2 3/4 inches of lift. Hoping it settles a bit. May throw a Badland on there to help squish it down. Some day I'll throw an OME kit on a super duty. Thanks everyone

 

[plainjaneFJC]

I think one of the mods on here has a 2015 with OME lift. Maybe Ray Hyland is his name..??

 

[Betarocker]

OMEF25011LFT3K APPLICATIONS

• 2011-15 FORD F250 & F350 (DIESEL MODELS ONLY)

I don't off hand know the engine weight difference, but it lists for diesel only.

What is the goal?

For that height-ish I'd go with Icon 2.5" coils, Icon panhard bar with bearing end, One Up Offroad adjustable link arms, Fox Performance 2.0 shocks.

 

[JCatt]

I’ve got the Carli Backcountry 2.5” kit on my truck it’s been great.

 

[plainjaneFJC]

I’ve got the Carli Backcountry 2.5” kit on my truck it’s been great.

Nice truck! Same color and stance as mine, except I have a 2017. Does it sag a lot with the hawk on the back?

 

[Regcabguy]

I’ve got the Carli Backcountry 2.5” kit on my truck it’s been great.

Yeah,I've ridden in just such a kit in the same truck. He had the soft rear leafs too. Terrific system.

 

[1sheltie]

I’ve got the Carli Backcountry 2.5” kit on my truck it’s been great.

Nice Truck. I just got my Carli Back Country and am working on installing it.

 

[JCatt]

Nice truck! Same color and stance as mine, except I have a 2017. Does it sag a lot with the hawk on the back?

Thanks! It drops just a bit, more noticeable on the driver side due to the "super duty lean" and titan 50 gallon tank. I have the add a pack not the full leaf springs. I believe the full leafs are a bit softer. I will probably add airbags after installing my Buckstop double swing out bumper, its HEAVY!

 

[MR. ED]

Thanks everyone...My goal is to negate some of the rake and get 35's under there with no rubbing. Minimal lift. I want to put it on and be done, I don't want to tinker/adjust shocks or send them in to be rebuilt. I spoke to the ARB tech guy and he said it would fit my gas engine truck. Spring rate is for the heavier diesel engine. I plan on Buckstop bumper with winch so I figured the heavier springs would be fine.

 

[JCatt]

Depending on the offset of your wheels 35’s can fit stock. 2.5” or 3” is plenty some cases you can fit 37’s.

 

[Desert Rider]

Anybody have experience with using the OME 2.5” lift on the older super duty platform (1999 - 2003 7.3L diesel)?

 

[9672]

OP, what kit did you end up going with?

 

[MR. ED]

Got the Bilstein kit with 2 inch extra springs and the 5100 all the way around. Should be here tomorrow. Couldn’t justify the price for the OME kit right now. Got everything for $475. Probably won’t get around to installing it till next weekend.