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Old 09-09-2015, 12:34 PM
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3 inch body lift

I'm getting ready to buy a 3 inch body lift for my 78 f250. Mines a 4 speed. Do I need a riser for the clutch where it mounts to the frame? Do body lifts come with front and rear bumper lifts as well?
 
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Old 09-09-2015, 12:54 PM
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I don't think they come with bumper brackets. However there is a mod in the tech info compilation on a sano way to do it.
 
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Old 09-09-2015, 01:08 PM
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You might have to lengthen the clutch rod where is comes out the floor? And NO they not normally come with bumper lift brackets.

Local welding shop should be able to handle it? Here is another way to do it though.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...body-lift.html

Also you might need some slack in your wiring harnesses (main under the m/s, and tail light area? A longer fuel filler neck, brake lines where they come from the m/s and go down to the pro valve (tighter loop?). Steering shaft, what is your plan there? Lower the radiator to keep it centered in front of the fan, or lower your fan shroud?

All I can think of in 5 sec.
 
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Old 09-09-2015, 05:46 PM
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i bought a 3" body lifyt off a buddy years ago ( never did use it ) but it came with a 3" metal extension to lengthen the clutch rod.
 
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