{"product_id":"cognito-elite-lift-kit-fox-2-5-dsc-f250-f350-super-duty-220-p1173","title":"Cognito 8\/9-Inch Elite Lift Kit with Fox 2.5 DSC Shocks | 2017-2022 Ford F-250\/F-350 Super Duty 4WD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Obsidian Vision\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cognito 8\/9-Inch Elite Lift Kit with Fox Factory Race Series 2.5 DSC Reservoir Shocks is the complete lift solution for the 2017–2022 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty 4WD — delivering 8 inches of front lift and 5.5 inches of rear lift on 2017–2019 trucks and 2020–2022 Tremor models, and 9 inches of front lift and 6.5 inches of rear lift on 2020–2022 trucks. SM Series caster-adjustable radius arms correct steering and suspension geometry at the elevated ride height. The HD adjustable track bar — 1.25-inch Heim joint at the chassis end, 1-inch uniball at the axle end, 1.5x0.25-inch DOM tubing — maintains axle centering with field-adjustable length after installation. Fox Factory Race Series 2.5 DSC Reservoir shocks front and rear deliver race-proven damping performance on pavement and off. Deaver mini packs replace the factory overload spring with a progressive-rate design that adds up to 1.27 inches of adjustable rear lift. All Cognito components engineered, manufactured, and assembled in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConcierge Fitment Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery order is manually reviewed by our technicians to ensure 100% compatibility with your build before we ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrects\u003c\/strong\u003e front suspension and steering geometry at 8–9 inches of lift via SM Series caster-adjustable radius arms and an HD adjustable track bar — 1.25-inch Heim joint at the chassis end, 1-inch uniball at the axle end, 1.5x0.25-inch DOM tubing with semi-gloss black powder coat — with field-adjustable bar length after installation to fine-tune axle centering without removing the bar from the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivers\u003c\/strong\u003e front and rear damping through Fox Factory Race Series 2.5 DSC Reservoir shocks — smooth body design with a remote reservoir, dual-speed compression (DSC) adjustment, and race-derived valving developed under Fox off-road competition programs — providing improved damping performance across all terrain types at the elevated ride height of this platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreases\u003c\/strong\u003e rear ride height via Deaver mini packs that replace the factory bottom overload spring with a progressive-rate design, offering 0.25, 0.59, 0.93, or 1.27 inches of additional rear lift by removing any combination of the three included spacer blocks — paired with a Cognito 1.5-inch 4140 chromoly HD front sway bar (heat-treated, hot-formed, polyurethane bushings and larger clamps included) to control body roll at the elevated front ride height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SM Series caster-adjustable radius arms are purpose-built for the 7th-generation F-250\/F-350 Super Duty platform, correcting the caster angle that the factory radius arms cannot maintain at 8–9 inches of lift. The Fox Factory Race Series 2.5 DSC shocks use a smooth body aluminum construction with a remote reservoir to eliminate oil aeration and maintain consistent damping performance under sustained use. The dual-speed compression (DSC) adjuster allows independent tuning of low-speed and high-speed compression damping without removing the shock from the vehicle. The Deaver mini packs are compatible with the stock spring pack only — new center pins are included. At 266 lbs, this kit ships standard parcel — no freight required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAudit Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220-P1173\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" Front \/ 5.5\" Rear (2017–2019 \u0026amp; 2020–2022 Tremor) | 9\" Front \/ 6.5\" Rear (2020–2022) — Ford F-250\/F-350 Super Duty 4WD; 7th Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSM Series radius arms; 1.5x0.25\" DOM tubing track bar; Fox 2.5 aluminum DSC reservoir shocks; Deaver progressive spring steel mini packs; 4140 chromoly HD sway bar; USA-manufactured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e266 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCognito SM Series caster-adjustable radius arms (pair); HD adjustable track bar with 1.25\" Heim joint and 1\" uniball; Fox Factory Race Series 2.5 DSC Reservoir front shocks (pair); Fox Factory Race Series 2.5 DSC Reservoir rear shocks (pair); Deaver mini leaf packs (pair) with spacer blocks and center pins; Cognito 1.5\" 4140 chromoly HD front sway bar with polyurethane bushings and clamps; all mounting hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVerified Fitment (OFAS Standard)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCONFIRMED — Ford F-250 Super Duty (7th Gen, 2017–2022) 4WD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017–2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum 4WD\u003cbr\u003e2018–2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty Limited 4WD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCONFIRMED — Ford F-350 Super Duty (7th Gen, 2017–2022) 4WD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017–2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum 4WD SRW \u0026amp; DRW\u003cbr\u003e2018–2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty Limited 4WD SRW \u0026amp; DRW\u003cbr\u003e2020–2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL Plus 4WD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLIFT HEIGHT BY MODEL YEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017–2019 F-250\/F-350 4WD: \u003cstrong\u003e8\" front \/ 5.5\" rear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2020–2022 F-250\/F-350 Tremor 4WD: \u003cstrong\u003e8\" front \/ 5.5\" rear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2020–2022 F-250\/F-350 4WD (non-Tremor): \u003cstrong\u003e9\" front \/ 6.5\" rear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e❌ \u003cstrong\u003eREQUIREMENTS \u0026amp; CRITICAL NOTICES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ 4WD ONLY:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is engineered for 4WD models only. Not compatible with 2WD F-250\/F-350 Super Duty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ 7TH GENERATION ONLY (2017–2022):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not compatible with the 8th generation F-250\/F-350 Super Duty (2023–2026). For 2023–2026 applications, see the applicable Cognito kit for the 8th gen platform.\u003cbr\u003eRequires front alignment immediately post-installation — caster and toe correction is critical at 8–9 inches of front lift before any driving.\u003cbr\u003eRequires ADAS recalibration if equipped with forward collision alert, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, or front radar systems.\u003cbr\u003eRequires rear driveline angle verification post-installation to confirm U-joint operating angles are within Ford specification before towing at rated capacity.\u003cbr\u003eDeaver mini packs require stock OEM spring pack — not compatible with aftermarket replacement spring packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Technical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Install Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-hour DIY install — with a 2-post lift, comprehensive hand tools, torque wrench, and alignment appointment scheduled immediately after installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlignment Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — professional front alignment is mandatory immediately after installation. Caster and toe must be set to Ford's specification for the installed lift height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Bar Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HD adjustable track bar length can be fine-tuned after installation to center the front axle. Adjust with the suspension at ride height under load.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFox DSC Shock Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the Fox 2.5 DSC compression adjusters on all four shocks to Cognito's recommended baseline settings before driving. DSC low-speed and high-speed compression can be independently tuned without removing the shock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADAS Recalibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Models equipped with forward collision alert, lane departure warning, or adaptive cruise control require front camera and radar recalibration after installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refer to Cognito's included instruction sheet for all component torque values — torque all fasteners with the suspension at ride height under load.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-Torque Interval:\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-torque all suspension fasteners after the first 500 miles of driving post-installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWheel \u0026amp; Tire Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Confirmed Tire Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38x13.5\" on a 10-inch wide wheel with 4.75-inch backspacing — verified clearance with this kit at the installed front and rear lift height on the 2017–2022 F-250\/F-350 Super Duty 4WD platform.\u003cbr\u003eContact the OFAS team to verify inner fender clearance and offset requirements for your specific cab, bed, and fender configuration before finalizing wheel and tire selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team is standing by to verify your specific model year lift height configuration, ADAS equipment, and 38-inch wheel and tire setup for your F-250\/F-350 Elite build. Purchase with confidence; we review every build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Cognito Motorsports Truck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705398952257,"sku":"220-P1173","price":8740.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/220-P1173-GFGQ.jpg?v=1778201769","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/cognito-elite-lift-kit-fox-2-5-dsc-f250-f350-super-duty-220-p1173","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}