Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

Front leveling/lift kit

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:33 AM
  #1  
Ikaika flagg's Avatar
Ikaika flagg
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Front leveling/lift kit

Well i bought these 37 military tires put them on there, hopped in started driving and couldn't turn, haha they were too big, I got 4" blocks and u bolts for back and thought the front would work the same way but it didn't. Whats the cheapest way to get that front end up?
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:39 AM
  #2  
Evan_P's Avatar
Evan_P
Logistics Pro
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3,507
Likes: 121
From: Oregon
We need more info on the truck. F150? F250? F350? 4WD?
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:42 AM
  #3  
Ikaika flagg's Avatar
Ikaika flagg
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Its a 1992 F250 4wd, long bed. Thanks man
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 02:15 AM
  #4  
Evan_P's Avatar
Evan_P
Logistics Pro
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3,507
Likes: 121
From: Oregon
Is there any lift in the front at the moment or only the 4" lift in the back?
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:27 PM
  #5  
Ikaika flagg's Avatar
Ikaika flagg
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
I didn't even put the 4" lift in the back yet, just the stalk 2" lift that came with the truck. There's also nothing in the front, I was going to put blocks in between leaf springs and shock but not enough room, and if I did get it in there the tires would be pidgin toed.
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:32 PM
  #6  
broncoderek's Avatar
broncoderek
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 635
Likes: 0
No blocks in front. Do it right or don't do it. (Buy 33" tires)
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:33 PM
  #7  
Ikaika flagg's Avatar
Ikaika flagg
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Alright, what do you recommend then?
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:44 PM
  #8  
Evan_P's Avatar
Evan_P
Logistics Pro
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3,507
Likes: 121
From: Oregon
A proper lift kit for the truck so you get everything you need for the front of the truck.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-2

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-4

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-5

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-8

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:45 PM
  #9  
broncoderek's Avatar
broncoderek
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 635
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Ikaika flagg
Alright, what do you recommend then?
I think you really need to buy a full kit due to the camber changes that add-a-leafs would cause. Remember, any change in height will adversely affect alignment. Too much and it can't be corrected.

Have you thought about cut-out flares like Bushwackers? 36" Super Swampers fit on my friends '87 Bronco with them with no lift at all.

A stock 250's got a few inches on a Bronco or 150...
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:51 PM
  #10  
Ikaika flagg's Avatar
Ikaika flagg
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by broncoderek
I think you really need to buy a full kit due to the camber changes that add-a-leafs would cause. Remember, any change in height will adversely affect alignment. Too much and it can't be corrected.

Have you thought about cut-out flares like Bushwackers? 36" Super Swampers fit on my friends '87 Bronco with them with no lift at all.

A stock 250's got a few inches on a Bronco or 150...
I mean they fit now but If I turn too sharp barely rub and when I go off roading hit the top of the wheel well so I just want little level kit or something...
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:55 PM
  #11  
Ikaika flagg's Avatar
Ikaika flagg
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Evan_P
A proper lift kit for the truck so you get everything you need for the front of the truck.
This is first time buying true lift kit any brands you recommend?
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:48 PM
  #12  
ATS Junior's Avatar
ATS Junior
SPONSOR
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 711
Likes: 6
From: Souderton
How many inches of lift do you think you'll need?
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:57 PM
  #13  
Ikaika flagg's Avatar
Ikaika flagg
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by ATS Junior
How many inches of lift do you think you'll need?
Preferably 4" but two will do too, why?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeremyrj1995
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
21
May 3, 2023 10:52 PM
matress21
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Jul 30, 2019 11:48 PM
Csf25097
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
2
Apr 2, 2015 11:12 AM
02biege44
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
4
Jul 7, 2011 04:43 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:08 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-3
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE