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Old 08-16-2011, 06:48 AM
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Body lift?

I picked up a 92 F250 4x4 recently and would like to add allitle more lift, nothing crazy though. I believe the truck is already had a slight suspension lift but not sure how much or what kind. It's got bigger tires on it already.

I'd like to go with a 4" tough country suspension lift and although a nice price I still can't shell out the 500 + for the lift. A friend of mine suggested a 2-3" body lift ontop of the lift it already has.

My question is who makes a quality body lift and how much should i go?

Anyone have pics of body lifts that may help me out? I just hate the look of a big body lift with huge gaps for the bumpers.

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ps I'll go take a pic if the truck and post it.



 
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That appears to be of factory height. I'd go against the body lift, as it would create more problems than you want.

However, I have a 3" lift I'd be willing to sell, and deliver, if you're anywhere near Dayton.
 
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Stay away from body lifts. Get a suspension lift.
 
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I'm not sure I'd want a lift on that truck, unless it was for show only. The distance between the axles lends to major frame flex, which would allow it to bend in the middle. I had a '91 when it was new, and traded it in after 2 years because I was tired of the bounce it gave. Mine looked like yours, extended cab with long bed.

I traded it in on a '91 regular cab, long bed of the same color and options...and never turned back.
 
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Originally Posted by jplinville
That appears to be of factory height. I'd go against the body lift, as it would create more problems than you want.

However, I have a 3" lift I'd be willing to sell, and deliver, if you're anywhere near Dayton.

Details on lift? Any pics
 
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Old 08-16-2011, 07:54 PM
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It was never installed.

Again, I'd advise against this, unless it's mainly a hard surface truck. I would advise against taking it off road, especially with a body lift on.

It's this kit... http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.c...A/PROD/BLK/763
 
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It was never installed.

Again, I'd advise against this, unless it's mainly a hard surface truck. I would advise against taking it off road, especially with a body lift on.

It's this kit... Body Lift by Performance Acc- 1987-91 Ford F150/F250/F350 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab 2WD/4WD - 3" BODY LIFT: Ultimate Auto Accessories

I'm not going to be doing any off roading, mainly just appeal really.
 
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I'm not going to be doing any off roading, mainly just appeal really.
How close to Dayton are you?
 
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How close to Dayton are you?
Bout an hour...... I could meet in springfield
 
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Originally Posted by LadderDogV10
Bout an hour...... I could meet in springfield
I'd be willing to meet you there, at the Shell station by I-70, near Competition Accesories, at the intersection of W Leffels and S Limestong, NEXT weekend when I roll through on my way to Dayton.

I'll send you a private message as my travel plans become more concrete.
 
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Originally Posted by LadderDogV10
I picked up a 92 F250 4x4 recently and would like to add allitle more lift, nothing crazy though. I believe the truck is already had a slight suspension lift but not sure how much or what kind. It's got bigger tires on it already.

I'd like to go with a 4" tough country suspension lift and although a nice price I still can't shell out the 500 + for the lift. A friend of mine suggested a 2-3" body lift ontop of the lift it already has.

My question is who makes a quality body lift and how much should i go?

Anyone have pics of body lifts that may help me out? I just hate the look of a big body lift with huge gaps for the bumpers.

Thanks!



ps I'll go take a pic if the truck and post it.

I like those colors, nice truck. I wish mine looked that good.

I agree it looks like the factory height, maybe leveled in the front. Here's mine:
 
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Originally Posted by jplinville
I'd be willing to meet you there, at the Shell station by I-70, near Competition Accesories, at the intersection of W Leffels and S Limestong, NEXT weekend when I roll through on my way to Dayton.

I'll send you a private message as my travel plans become more concrete.
Sounds good, not this weekend but the following correct?
 
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Originally Posted by LadderDogV10
Sounds good, not this weekend but the following correct?
Correct...I'm looking at Friday afternoon sometime that I'll be rolling through, but I'd be willing to meet up with you that Saturday or Sunday.

Now, I get to go to the basement and find which box it's packed away in...I have things in the basement I haven't seen since I packed to move here last year. LOL

I'll keep you posted...
 
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That's a nice truck. Don't ruin it with a body lift.
 
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I'm not totally sure i'm going with a body lift just exploring my options. I'd really like to put a 4" tough country suspension lift on it.
 
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