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What is Best Way to Lift Front End 2"?

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Old 07-13-2014, 06:27 PM
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What is Best Way to Lift Front End 2"?

What are my options if I wanted to lift my 4X2 truck 2" in front?

I kind of like the level, to very slightly higher in front, look. Currently, I am about 2" lower in front. 2" lift in front should make it look level or a tad higher in front, maybe 1/2"

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Old 07-13-2014, 06:51 PM
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You are kinda SOL. If you lift the front 2" you will not be able to align it.
The only way to lift it is with custom coils, but then you can't align it.

Fabtech used to make a 6" lift for your truck, but that is more than 2" and they don't offer it anymore
 
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Old 07-13-2014, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalAngler
What are my options if I wanted to lift my 4X2 truck 2" in front?

I kind of like the level, to very slightly higher in front, look. Currently, I am about 2" lower in front. 2" lift in front should make it look level or a tad higher in front, maybe 1/2"

Thanks

It's not exactly the easiest thing to do...............you'll need some monster size caster camber shims to make it work..........
 
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Old 07-13-2014, 09:00 PM
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Drop brackets for the twin I-beams, your alignment will remain the same. They make them but I think 2" is shortest. Look for places that sell lift kits for ford vans there are a ton of lifted 2wd vans rolling around.
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 04:37 AM
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The problem is he has a ONE TON 2wd which has Twin I beam. NOT a 4wd with Twin Traction beam. Different brackets
 
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Yeah, I figured there was a reason why nothing is readily available for a lift! Oh well, it would have been nice, but it is what it is!
 
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