Thanks for the input. The spring under kit that giant has on there website is for 96 and older f150s as far as i could tell. Ill probably just go with the deavers and some fox bypasses. As far as mounting the shocks to the axel should i mount them directly to it or use a spring plate shock tab like the ones dixon bros makes? BTW Alex your truck is sick!!
Are you ever planning on upgrading to a 4-link. . .or are you just gonna stick with the leafs?
If you are planning on upgrading I would suggesting mounting them directly to the axle. . .I say this because with some forethought and planning you could utilize the shock mounts as the LCA/trailing arm mounts when you do upgrade (this would require some serious thought and commitment to make a plan and stick with the original plan), but if you are planning on sticking with the leafs I would go with the spring plate shock mounts. . .I think the Ruff Stuff Specialties has some really nice ones. . .I have ordered quite a few things from them in the past and I am really impressed with their quick turn around and excellent customer service! They are really starting step into the desert world in a big way with their new offerings. . .they have ring rolled light bars and windshield bars for the Ranger that are ridiculously cheap considering how much a ring roller costs!!!
The one thing I can say about my above comments are that considering the relative low cost of shock/control arm mounting brackets it may not be worth your time and effort to plan a future 4-link that would utilize your current shock mounts. . .considering that you are probably only talking about a savings of under $50. . .but then I guess it depends on your now and future budget constraints.
Matt. . .the shock mounts on that cage look extremely well built, but I still have to ask a question and I mean no offense here and I am asking to learn. . .I am not critiquing BMS work. . .
. . .are you not concerned with the torque load placed on that type of shock mount (suspended in space) vs. a mount that utilizes a cross bar directly abover the shock mount??? I hope that makes sense. . .
. . .what diff housing is that?
. . .and finally, can those hubs work for front hubs in a 4WD application as well?
Thanks!