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Jan 8, 2011 | 11:30 PM

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Bill W

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all that work for 2 inches?

Jan 9, 2011 | 02:07 AM

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cj06

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check out some I-beams from a van as they may be straight and dont have any drop built into them !!

Jan 9, 2011 | 04:01 AM

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STOFFERJ

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I wonder if the autofab setup would work on a 4X4

Jan 9, 2011 | 09:17 AM

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kevin206

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Those flying trucks are the coolest things ever!

Dec 30, 2011 | 12:17 AM

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Seth Martin F-100

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From: Texas

I too am looking

for a lift for my truck! I have a '64 ford F-100 2WD. I'd like a decent Suspension lift, anywhere from 4"-6". Does anybody have an idea where I can find this? I've been looking everywhere!

Dec 30, 2011 | 10:50 AM

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Bill W

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Seth Martin F-100

for a lift for my truck! I have a '64 ford F-100 2WD. I'd like a decent Suspension lift, anywhere from 4"-6". Does anybody have an idea where I can find this? I've been looking everywhere!

I was able to get 4.5 inches of lift when i rebuilt the front end of my 63 f250. you can get 2.5 inches of lift by having the leaf springs re-arched, 2 inch lift blocks and new U bolts will get you to 4.5 inches. only thing is when you go past 2.5 inches you will need to Z the drag link.

here is a pic of 4.5 inchs of lift

Dec 30, 2011 | 04:31 PM

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bunchoftrucks

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From: Colorado Springs

Blocks under the front springs are not a real good idea, the side load against the u-bolts in a turn is increased, just like using a longer lever. I've seen buddies do that a long time ago on their 4x4's and it didn't end well.

Dec 31, 2011 | 04:26 PM

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Buzz44

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From: colbert washington

My 2 pennies worth is that is why only the rear springs are blocked on the 4x4s. Next statement is what about increase size of the ubolt to offset more side pressure.

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Dec 31, 2011 | 09:18 PM

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cj06

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From: CASA GRANDE AZ

i think that blocks on the front axle are illegal in all states !
now if one is dead set to use them then build your own and make then 6" long so they go past the U-BOLTS and drill a hole in then to bolt them to the spring pack with new center bolts !
what ever the width of the springs are then get the same size solid square stock for the blocks , say 2.5" x 2.5" x 6" long !