Which kind of suspension lift to get
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02-27-2001 | 12:12 AM
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Which kind of suspension lift to get
Well I have a 99 F150 2wd and my grill guard and dual exhaust prevents me from getting a body lift. And ive decided on a 2wd suspension lift. And I've been shopping around and have found several companies offering these lifts and I was just wondering which was the best and had the best results. I want to raise the front end to level with the back end and add a couple of inches but not too many because i have to stay under 7 feet so i can still fit in the garage 
but any help advice or tales from experience would be great.
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02-27-2001 | 01:23 AM
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02-27-2001 | 09:55 AM
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I'm a 4x4 guy, but from what I've seen and heard on the board, a lot of guys are happy with the Fabtech lift, and there are a select few who have done Rancho's 4" lift for 4x2's. As for the RCD lift, I didnt think they made a susp lift for 4x2's but I could be wrong.
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Black 1997 F-150 Extended Cab
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Luverne Stainless Steel Nerf Bars
DeeZee Silver Series Toolbox
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Ventshade Ventvisors
Ford Factory Bedliner
Pioneer Deh-P6000 45 Watt CD stereo w 2 12" Sony XPlod Subwoofers
3" Performance Accessories Body Lift running factory tires right now
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Black 1997 F-150 Extended Cab
4x4 w/Off-Road Package
5.4 liter Triton V8
Luverne Stainless Steel Nerf Bars
DeeZee Silver Series Toolbox
Grizzly Oval Style Chrome Grill/Brush Guard
Wrap around bug shield
Ventshade Ventvisors
Ford Factory Bedliner
Pioneer Deh-P6000 45 Watt CD stereo w 2 12" Sony XPlod Subwoofers
3" Performance Accessories Body Lift running factory tires right now
Smittybilt Outland Tail light guards.
Just Received today: 16x10 American Racing Polished Atlas Wheels
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02-27-2001 | 09:26 PM
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Alright guys I'm new here as you can tell by my username. If we can all get along I think I can be of some help w/ your suspension questions. See my sig 
As for your quesion. If you want to go as big as possible and still be under 7' you can get a 6in lift and run 35s w/ some trimming or 33s w/ no problems. As far as lift I would recommend either www.californiasupertrucks.com or www.fabtechmotorsports.com The CST kit is better quality than the Fabtech. I have some of their products and I also have helped install some of their products. Rancho makes a good 4in kit that gives your 2WD the look of a 4WD, and RCD also makes 2WD lifts but I do not recommend any of their products atleast not their 4WD lifts. Hope this helps.
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As for your quesion. If you want to go as big as possible and still be under 7' you can get a 6in lift and run 35s w/ some trimming or 33s w/ no problems. As far as lift I would recommend either www.californiasupertrucks.com or www.fabtechmotorsports.com The CST kit is better quality than the Fabtech. I have some of their products and I also have helped install some of their products. Rancho makes a good 4in kit that gives your 2WD the look of a 4WD, and RCD also makes 2WD lifts but I do not recommend any of their products atleast not their 4WD lifts. Hope this helps.
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2000z71 7-8in Superlift 3/4 ton torsion bars, 3in PA body lift, CST rear
dual shock kit w/ Rancho 9000s, 35in BF Muds and tons of other cool mods!
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03-01-2001 | 01:54 AM
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Rhyno read my other RCD post: https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001294.html
As far as using Chevy torsion bars....I have no idea. I probably would not recommend it. Go to a Ford parts dept and see if they can give you a list of all the torsion bars they use. I know that Chevy has almost 20 different torque ratings.
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2000z71 7-8in Superlift 3/4 ton torsion bars, 3in PA body lift, CST rear dual shock kit w/ Rancho 9000s, 35in BF Muds and tons of other cool mods!
www.geocities.com/y2kboti
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As far as using Chevy torsion bars....I have no idea. I probably would not recommend it. Go to a Ford parts dept and see if they can give you a list of all the torsion bars they use. I know that Chevy has almost 20 different torque ratings.
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2000z71 7-8in Superlift 3/4 ton torsion bars, 3in PA body lift, CST rear dual shock kit w/ Rancho 9000s, 35in BF Muds and tons of other cool mods!
www.geocities.com/y2kboti
IN MEMORY OF DALE EARNHARDT