Hey guys I have a 1992 f150 that is 2wd and I want to buy a 4 inch lift kit for it. I was wondering if the 2 wheel drive lift kit is the same as a 4 wheel drive lift kit?

 

why would you lift a 2wd truck? just either get a 4x4 or make yours a 4x4

 

no,they aren't the same.

 

If you're talking about suspension lifts then no they are not. Like fdude64 said there really isn't much point lifting a 2wd truck with a suspension lift. If you're looking for some added height on your truck I'd recommend a leveling kit for it and then a 2 or 3 inch bodylift. It's a lot cheaper and safer on 2wd trucks

 

Bah! There are plenty of reasons to lift a 4x2 truck, looks being the main one. And before you say that's lame or stupid, how many 4x4 trucks never use 4wd? If you're never going to use 4wd then why carry all the weight and parts that need maintenance around?

Kits are different. If you have no need for 4wd then go for it. A body lift and leveling kit are an alternative but as for being safer? I don't know that I'd go that far. Also with a body lift you have the gaps between the cab/bed and frame to deal with, particularly the bumpers and you have to deal with the radiator shroud. You may also have to extend wiring, brake lines and shifter linkages. Not saying that a lift is a walk in the park, just that a body lift is more than sticking a few oversized hockey pucks in and calling it a day.

Also, really think about what you want the truck for and how high you want it. Most of the time a 6" kit is only a few dollars more and you can usually run 35's with a 6" kit instead of 33's with a 4" kit. Of course you'll also have to think about gearing too, but depending on your gearing now you may want to think about it anyway. 33's with 3.08's are going to feel a lot more sluggish than the stock 28-ish inch tall tires.

 

Thank you! (f100beatertruck). That's exactly what I want it for is to make it look nice. I have decided that 33's are exactly what I want. Do you know where I may find a 4 inch lift kit? I found one on bronco graveyard but it said it was for 1980-1987? Also I do actually have the 3.08 gear so what gearing might be right for me?

 

Well I'm just saying that if you aren't planning on offroading much then a body lift is a good idea and a 2 or 3 inch lift doesn't require brake line extensions or wires? 6" and above should have extended lines. As for lifts Jeremy I'd check out rough country, I and a lot of my coworkers used their lifts

 

I was also going to say Rough Country. Superlift has one also but it's more expensive. I haven't compared why one is more than the other - do a little research because the price difference may be because one includes parts the other doesn't like shocks, brake lines, etc. Other things to consider are if the rear lift is via blocks, add-a-leaf's or new springs.

As for gears, what engine and trans do you have? 4.10's would be my first guess but somewhere between 3.73 and 4.30 would be good also depending on the engine/trans. You can add a limited slip or locking rear diff at this time too if you don't have one and if you do have one, as long as it's the stock ford one, you can rebuild it.

 

Okay I'll check those out thanks! And I have the 300 straight six engine with the e40D shallow pan tranny.

 

So will it work or not? I'm reading mixed responses all over the internet. Can anyone tell me what it different?

 

I may be off here, but there's not much difference between the two kits as far as I can tell. I know 2wd and 4wd radius arms are different but I'm pretty sure they hook up the same.

The only difference is the rear leaf but that part is easy enough to address.

 

STAY AWAY FROM BODY LIFTS!!! They are not safer they leave huge gaps and they make your truck look FUGLY! I worked in a body shop when i was younger and had a truck come in that had a body lift and the cab tore right offf and the bed had one bolt holding it. If your gonna lift your truck suspension is the way to go. I've had lifted two wheel drives they look better than stock and they are funner to drive.

 

Big no to body lifts, they look absolutely horrible 90% of the time... plus the safety issues

2wd and 4wd have different sized leaf springs. 2.5" vs. 3" a 4wd lift kit will either have 3" wide add a leafs or wider blocks. A 2wd kit will have 2.5" wide leafs or blocks.

On the front end they are the exact same.

I lifted my 2wd f150 using a rough country 2.5" lift kit, knowing that I would be converting to 4wd front end eventually, which i did. 2.5" kit was Perfect size for me. fits 32 BFG no rubbing on stock wheels, aftermarket aluminum wheels i can fit 33" muds, and has a mean stance compared to stock rake.

An alternative to blocks and might end up cheaper, (this is what I'm doing) was to buy the lift kit with blocks in the rear, then put new 3" hangers on the rear and install f250 leafs, keeps it level, stops my suspension from being so effin bouncy, and handles better towing a trailer/ loaded.

 

OK. That's what I was needing to know. The front is what I was concerned about. I knew the back leafs were a little wider. That's now big deal.
I have a 4" suspension lift kit for bronco/f150 that I've been debating putting on my 2wd f150.
How would 33s look with 4" lift? Would it be better to go 35s?
Thanks

 

It will look good. I'm putting one in as soon as I get off work. I going to be leaving in my coil spacers for 6"of lift and I'll be running my 33s until they wear out and then I'll go to a 35.