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Old 03-06-2006, 10:41 AM
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Adding A body Lift....opinions please

Currently on my 05 F150 2wd I have the 2.5 Leveling Kit with a set of 285s. I came upon some extra cash and I'm really thinking about adding a Body Lift. The price for the kit install at All Out Off Road in Houston area is 950. First of all do any of you guys know any places in the Houston area that is cheaper then that? Secondly I'm debating should I stick with my 33's or go up to 35's. Only off roading I do is drive on my families farm which isn't much just feeding horses n such. My choices are either stick with my 33's and add new rims or stay with factory rims and go to 35's with the BL. Share your comments I need to hear others beside mine. Also do you know of any rigs with the BL and 33's. I know Wandell has that set up but I mean on the new body style.

 
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Old 03-06-2006, 11:26 AM
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I'd get new rims. Personally I'd axe the body lift, but if it makes you happy then go for it!
 
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Old 03-06-2006, 01:47 PM
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dude shop around and call every place that would install it and tell them alright but so and so is cheaper till someone gives you a good price i got mine done in jacksonville for less then $300!
 
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Old 03-06-2006, 02:51 PM
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the body lifts for these trucks are very intensive the kits usually run around $300 if you can get laboor for $300-500 that is better price than I was able to come up with around here. I would like one just 2 inches or so for me. I would get new wheels larger tires only look good on FX4 wheels
 

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Old 03-06-2006, 03:49 PM
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I'd add the body lift and wider wheels with your 33's.
 
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Old 03-06-2006, 08:01 PM
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This is how it went today for me. While at work and sitting around. I find out I was getting a bonus at work plus my tax return in the future. I told myself what the hell. I'm going for the Fabtech plus a set of black hello max wheels I think is what they are called. My off road store near my house told me since i havee the spacer in the front they would install a larger block in the back to level it out. They told me it would sit on top of the factory one. i'm also going to purchase new 35X12.50 Pro Comps tires. i plan on keeping my truck plus the fact that I would have 8.5 inches of lift really gets me going. i love my leveling kit but its time to go up higher.
 
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Old 03-06-2006, 08:04 PM
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That's gonna look sweet!
 
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Old 03-06-2006, 08:15 PM
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i just have to be patient and save up about 13hun. i want my rig done for may for the summer. i'll be so ready for the beach!
 



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