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Feb 1, 2011 | 03:14 PM

MNBigBlock

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Lift Kit

I want to put about 4 inches of lift on my 96 F250 i was think of just doing lift blocks any opinions? better ideas?

Feb 1, 2011 | 04:41 PM

Edgethis

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No blocks on the front, that's a deathtrap waiting to happen.

Feb 1, 2011 | 04:45 PM

94BigRed

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I lifted my 94 with a simple shackle flip in the rear. Cost me $16 and hasn't given me any trouble. The front is gonna make up for all the money saved tho. You'll have to buy new springs and I-beam hinges, about a grand's worth of hardware. You'll also want to get a drop pitman arm. Let me know if you have any questions or want some pics.

Feb 1, 2011 | 08:16 PM

StumpPullerF1

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Deaver leaf springs. Also you can get factory ford springs that are from different f series that will "lift" it. but anytime you lift their are other things to think about (steering, shocks, driveshafts, brake lines, etc.) Good luck.

Feb 2, 2011 | 03:14 PM

MNBigBlock

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94BigRed some pics would be sweet if its not too much trouble and where could I find all the hardware for the front and how much money are we talkin about

Feb 2, 2011 | 06:53 PM

94BigRed

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I got all my front end parts from tuff country. This is the website that should have all ur parts on em.
Ford F250 & F350 1980-1997 - Lift Kits - Tuff Country EZ-Ride

As for the back, I can email u a few pics. Its a fairly simple thing. The hardest part is popping off the rivets that hold the swing hanger mount. (rear mount) I used a cutoff wheel to cut a deep X in the head, then chiseled off the quarters with an air chisel. Then you cut out the cupped part of the mount so the hanger can hang thru the bottom. I welded the pieces I cut out back into the corners for extra strength. Just hit me with your email and I'll send u the pics.

Feb 4, 2011 | 03:24 PM

MNBigBlock

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i sent you a message with my email thanks for the help

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Feb 4, 2011 | 03:56 PM

96f350az

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^^^........... wow.

dont tdo that.lol

rsk? would that help him out? your gonna spend alot in allignment..

Feb 4, 2011 | 05:30 PM

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19Flareside95

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Holy jeezus I didnt know you could get u bolts so long... I would love to see that clown stomp on the go pedal in 4WD...I'd bet that front end would wrap around itself in a heartbeat.