I appologize if this question has already been addressed but I could not find an answer as to whether or not the torsion bar adjustment can be (or should be) done on my SuperCrew (I hate that it's not level) Has anyone tried this? And if so.. what are some good choices for aftermarket shocks to compliment it? I don't have plans for a body lift anytime soon although I am looking into 33's on 15X10 inchers (which again, I haven't seen used) Any feedback is appreciated..

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'01 SuperCrew XLT, Black/Dk Graphite, Full tint, bug-win-headlight guards, CB... Future: Wheels/Tires, Shocks, Cat-back, K&N filter, Perf. chip, Spray on Liner, Tonneau, Audio enhancement.

 

Sounds like you may be the first. Since it is basically the same truck as the extended cab underneath, you should not have any problems. Dont go more than 1" and get it aligned afterwards.

For the tires, without a susension lift with the 10" wheels you may get some rubbing from what I have seen from others.

For shocks, any good shocks like the Ranchos, Edelbrocks or bilsteins are good ones. I personally like the 9000s because they allow me to tune the shock to my taste. Also when towing, you can firm up the rear.

[This message has been edited by Matt90GT (edited 08-12-2000).]

 

Hey LottaFords, if you're interested in 33x12.50's on 15x10 wheels, I've done it before with a 3" body lift and right now, CPDICE is selling a set of 33x12.50's on American Ealge 15x10 1189's.

 

Thanks sdiesel but like I said, I don't necessarily want to go with a lift just yet, perhaps I'll go with an 8" with 32 11.5's. I'm ighty particular about what brand tires I go with. Have had and do love BFG AT's and by the way.. what does that wheel look like? I couldn't find any at either American Eagle Alloy OR American Racing with more than a three number designator!

 

Go to www.4wheelparts.com or www.desertrat.com, they sell those wheels and have pictures of them, or better yet, he has them for sale on ebay, just go to automotive accessories and type in keyword: "F-150" and it will come up on like the second page.

 

I did mine just to get it level and here is what it looks like.




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• -Ford Factory Cab Steps
• -Extang Soft Bed Cover
• -Yellow Under Car Strip Lights
• -Ford Lighted Ovals Front and Back
• -Tinted Windows (5% totally illegal)
• -Pioneer P725R CD Player w/Flip Face Head Unit
• -Superwhite Headlight Bulbs (from Online Store)
• -K&N Air Filter
• -Air Box Silencer Removed
• -Tail Light Modification
• -Lots of Blue Wire Loom Under Hood
• -Cranked Torsion Bars to Level Truck Out

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[This message has been edited by steveo (edited 08-15-2000).]

 

I don't know all the facts on your truck, but I do know that 15" wheels will not fit over the front brake calipers on my '97 4x4. Just wanted to make sure you knew that, because a salesman was trying to sell me a whole set until he called to order them and found out that info.

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'97 F-150 Lariat Ext. Cab 4X4

• White/Silver
• 4.6L, Auto.
• Tinted Windows/Bedmat/Toolbox/Lund Bug Deflector
• 265/75/16 BFGoodrich on polished 16x8 AR-136's
• Cat-back Dual Exhaust
• Polar Bear Grille Guard

 

You can fit 15" rims on our F-150's with some grinding on the calipers. Some on the list have done it, sounds like more grinding than I would like to do on my truck. I'll stick with my 16"ers. Besides most tire man. are starting to wake up and offering some really cool tire sizes for the 16's.

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97 4X4 Flareside 4.6 5-Speed, Superchip, ASP underdrives, Airaid, Dynamax headers, Borla Cat-back, 5% Tint, 285/75/16, 16x8 Baha's, Rancho 9000's.

Soon to come:
3" body lift, 315/75/16 BFG KO's

 

Hey guys I need some help.... Can the torsion bars be adjusted on a 01 f150 supercrew 2x4? or there is no torsion bars on a 2x4?.

Thanks. RED S-CREW

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2001 F-150 SUPERCREW XLT 2X4, 4.6, TOREADOR RED, 4 REAL DOORS, 3.55LS, PWR WINDOWS, PWR DOOR LOCKS, TILT, C.C., SLIDING REAR WINDOW, FLOWMASTER EXAUST (40 SERIES), RHINO SPRAY ON LINER AND TINTED WINDOWS.

 

The 2x4s have springs in the front. Only the 4x4s have the bars.

 

lottafords
I have a 01 Supercrew as well. Because of the front and back calipers, I'm pretty sure you'll need to go with min. 16" wheels. I searched for some time to find my wheels and was told the 15's would not fit. Looking at the rear wheels, there isn't much room between the caliper and the 16" wheel. Good luck.