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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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Lifting a 2wd

So I have a 1970 f100 that I would like to lift 2.5 inches using a rough country kit. I know the leaf springs are 1/2 inch wider and the front uses twin I beams instead of a solid axel but can I still lift it?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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Visit Autofab.com for info on 2WD lifts... they're pretty much the only game in town.

1965-79 F100/150 2wd 5 inch lift kit
 
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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
Visit Autofab.com for info on 2WD lifts... they're pretty much the only game in town.

1965-79 F100/150 2wd 5 inch lift kit
Thanks I like the 3 inch but how do I lift the back?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 03:41 PM
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How high do you want to go???

You have to lift the front 5" before you have to worry about lifting the back.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Riverrutt
Thanks I like the 3 inch but how do I lift the back?
1.5-inch blocks or different leaf springs.

Hmm... they used to have a 3-inch "econo-lift". Call 'em up and I'm sure they will work with you on your goal.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 02:18 PM
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They still have a 3 inch lift.
This is where I got mine. Works great!

65-79 Ford F100/150 2WD Truck 3 inch lift
 
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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Auto fab

What is you purpose with truck?
 
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