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Need suspension lift help

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Old 04-19-2012, 08:18 AM
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Need suspension lift help

My truck is a 92 F150 extended cab 4x4 with a 4'' lift kit already installed. I want about two more inches of lift on the front to finish levelin it out and hopefully the nose will be up just a little. Well the previous owner thought it was a good idea to leave factory shocks on it so they arent even supporting the truck. I found two solutions to my problem, just wondering if they will work. #1 a leveling kit I found on ebay, its cheap and seems to be well made Black Aluminum Front Leveling Lift Kit 2" Ford F150 1980-1996 4wd 4x4 | eBay #2 6'' coil springs from rough country. I am ordering new 6'' rough country shocks so it wont be all bouncy anymore after the extra lift. Any help is greatly appreciated guys
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 08:45 AM
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The springs would definitely be the better option. You'll also need new hinges for the I-beams in your front suspension. And I've only done a leaf-spring lift, but for coils I think you'll have to do something with the arm that comes off the I-beam and goes to the frame under the cab. Not sure what the name is. These 2 things need to be dropped about the same as the axles to keep their geometry the same. Hopefully someone who knows more about coils will get on here and help. Good luck!
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 08:55 AM
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Thanks! I was planning on ordering this afternoon after I wake up (I work 3rd shift lol). It just nose dives and it looks awful. I swear it looks like the front isnt even lifted!
 
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I had the delrin spacers from eBay on my truck for the 2" lift and they're working good for me
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 10:27 AM
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If you go with coil spacers, get those polyurethane ones. NOT aluminum. You should already have a drop pivot bracket installed for the 4" lift. You should be fine with the 6" coils, they would be the safer option, too IMO.
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 12:15 PM
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Why not aluminum? If I may ask
 
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Originally Posted by minnesotafisherman
If you go with coil spacers, get those polyurethane ones. NOT aluminum. You should already have a drop pivot bracket installed for the 4" lift. You should be fine with the 6" coils, they would be the safer option, too IMO.
can you post a pic of the drop pivot bracket? I think I got an idea what it is but not 100% sure
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rusty84f-150
Why not aluminum? If I may ask
I would just feel safer using the delrin/poly spacers. Won't corrode, etc.

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can you post a pic of the drop pivot bracket? I think I got an idea what it is but not 100% sure
Like these, just longer, to compensate for 4 inches of lift. One on each side of the TTB front axle.

 
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Old 04-20-2012, 05:42 PM
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Oh yeah I checked that part out the other day. I didn't know I could move it down if I needed more lift
 
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