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09-10-2011, 12:33 PM

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Fan shroud question for guys with body lifts

My fan shroud is hitting(I should say colliding) with my fan. Do you guys clearance the shroud, remove the shroud, or just convert to electric fans?

I have a 3 inch body lift on a 93 F150 4X4

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09-10-2011, 12:36 PM

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What I normally see around here on trucks w/ body lifts is cut out the bottom of the shroud thats hitting, then figure out a way to mount the 2 flopping pieces, maybe some flat stock or zip ties, ive seen both

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09-10-2011, 12:38 PM

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Not an expert, but it sounds like the shroud isn't fastened correctly. Even with a lift kit, I can't see how it would it hit, unless something isn't mounted or aligned correctly.

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09-10-2011, 12:40 PM

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a body lift lifts the body and radiator, but the engine stays in place, 3" lower. It will hit. You dont have this problem w/ suspension lifts, but they are alot more pricey.

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09-10-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by timbersteel

Not an expert, but it sounds like the shroud isn't fastened correctly. Even with a lift kit, I can't see how it would it hit, unless something isn't mounted or aligned correctly.

The body is raised 3 inches from the frame now. The engine is not raised with the body, therefore the core support, fan, and radiator are higher than the engine.

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09-10-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Rebel

a body lift lifts the body and radiator, but the engine stays in place, 3" lower. It will hit. You dont have this problem w/ suspension lifts, but they are alot more pricey.

Damn Blue, you beat me to the reply lol

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09-10-2011, 12:47 PM

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LOL! Well...That makes sense. I didn't put in any brain power on that previous post. I have my suspension lifted on my '92, 300, so I didn't have the issue with mine...

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