Hi! I got a '65 F-100 4X4 352 4 speed manuel. I currently have a 3" block on back but i want to upgrade - I want a lift on front - should i get a 3" 4" or 6" lift block? also what should i get for back? (old blocks are probley 30 years old) what will be effected by this much lift? how much has someone done? what should i upgrade also? do you think 35 x 12.5's will fit under this after?

Kyle

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 21-Dec-01 AT 04:37 PM (EST)]Do NOT put lift blocks on the front of your truck unless you like to roll it.

Lift blocks in the rear are OK up to a certain point but then you start having problems with axle wrap. Do NOT stack lift blocks either. The lift blocks in the rear of your truck are stock and pretty beefy. They don't *need* to be replaced.

Do it right the first time and get a 4" spring kit. I'm not sure if anyone offers them for your year of truck, but try www.jackit.com and www.rockymountainsusp.com. Otherwise an add-a-leaf in the front and back might do the trick to shove 35's under there.

Another good source is try your local spring shop and see if they'll re-arch them and/or add leafs to the stack. This is a source for giving some lift to your tired springs that many overlook.

The inherent problems of a lift are the need for extended brake lines, a dropped pitman steering arm, and possibly shims for the transfer.

Do it right and you won't have major problems down the road and will also be MUCH safer!

 

Do you have leaf springs in the front or coils (like my '66)? I am looking for a stock pitman arm in case you have one left over! What do you need for it?:-X12