Track bar drop bracket needed?

colin1966 · 2016-09-15 16:31:09

My 97 SC only 110k miles on it. I like it :-) https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ford-trucks.com-vbulletin/1024x768/80-cimg7990_zpsfnppxsrz_4cf1eb96b3f8c960add5e96f7af8afa6554dc73c.jpg

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Sep 15, 2016 | 06:10 PM

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colin1966

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My 97 SC
only 110k miles on it.
I like it :-)

Sep 16, 2016 | 06:12 AM

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My 97 SC
only 110k miles on it.
I like it :-)

Good looking truck. Stick around and we will help you out. Do you have a scanner yet? It will help out a lot if you ever run into an engine issue

Sep 16, 2016 | 06:32 AM

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Question for you guys that have suspension experience.
I ordered a 2.5" front spring lift (levelling kit) for my 97 SC 4x4, I also ordered the carrier bearing drop kit.

Question,
do you think I would need the track bar drop bracket?

Thanxs
Colin]

No, you do not even have a track bar on the TTB front end. That is only with a solid axle.
BUT you will most likely want so TTB drop brackets so you can align the front end after you put in these zero rate blocks

Also, you do NOT need the carrier bearing drop either. I had almost 8" of lift on my truck and I just used some washers as a spacer.

Sep 16, 2016 | 10:28 AM

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Good looking truck. Stick around and we will help you out. Do you have a scanner yet? It will help out a lot if you ever run into an engine issue

Thanxs Knotty,
I have been looking at OBD2 scanners, looking for 1 that does bluetooth to my ipad.

Colin

Sep 16, 2016 | 10:34 AM

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might be better off with android, can get a tablet or phone for under 50

This is what I use on my BlackBerry Priv

https://www.amazon.com/Vgate-Bluetoo...rds=vgate+OBD2

Torque Pro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...g.prowl.torque
Use the communication in the profile
SAE J1850-PWM
make sure you add in Ford PIDs

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ch.CarGaugePro
people like it cause it will pull codes but i have no bought it yet

Some OLD PCM's have to be flashed before you can pull codes

Sep 16, 2016 | 10:37 AM

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Thanxs for the info Brad.
I looked under the truck & your right, no track bar bracket.

"BUT you will most likely want so TTB drop brackets so you can align the front end after you put in these zero rate blocks"

I am going with springs but I guess that the same as blocks as it simply raises the front end.

I am a little confused on the TTB drop brackets, I will do some homework on these & if you could please point me in the right direction it would be appreciated.

Googled the TTB drop brackets, levelling out the front end sure adds up, almost better off to get a lift kit.

Colin

Sep 16, 2016 | 10:41 AM

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I have that scanner saved in Amazon as it seems pretty popular.
I can grab a android tablet as they are cheap now days.

Once again knotty,
thanxs for the great help.

another beer for you :-)

Colin

Sep 16, 2016 | 11:29 AM

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TTB Drop Brackets... 1980-1997 Ford F250 with 2 lift - Axle Pivot Brackets (pair) 4x4 [20852] | $158.36 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts

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Sep 16, 2016 | 11:39 AM

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TTB Drop Brackets... 1980-1997 Ford F250 with 2 lift - Axle Pivot Brackets (pair) 4x4 [20852] | $158.36 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts

Awesome,

appreciate the link.
thanxs
Colin

Sep 16, 2016 | 12:09 PM

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dclack

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I have a set of those but they were with a 4" lift, so probably too big for you.

Sep 16, 2016 | 12:31 PM

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Your BEST bet would be to ditch the TTB all together and go solid axle since you want lift.

TTB and lift do Not go will together

Sep 16, 2016 | 12:32 PM

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I have a set of those but they were with a 4" lift, so probably too big for you.

ya,
That link says for a 2" lift which is pretty much what I have.

thanxs anyways.

Colin

Sep 16, 2016 | 12:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad

Your BEST bet would be to ditch the TTB all together and go solid axle since you want lift.

TTB and lift do Not go will together

I have bought some parts now so pretty much going this route :-)

I will get the parts needed to align the front as I don't put a lot of miles on it.

Thanxs
Colin

Sep 16, 2016 | 12:47 PM

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dclack

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With just a 2" leveling kit and stock tires, you should be able to get a good alignment. My truck had a 4" lift and 33" tires when I bought it and the TTB just ate the outside tread.

Sep 16, 2016 | 12:54 PM

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With just a 2" levelling kit and stock tires, you should be able to get a good alignment. My truck had a 4" lift and 33" tires when I bought it and the TTB just ate the outside tread.

I have 33" being installed Monday.

I just got off the phone from Suspension connection these are the brackets I need as I have 5 bolts.
Tuff Country # 20853 - Ford F250 Axle Pivot Brackets 1997-1997 | SuspensionConnection.com

I will order these brackets.
3" drop pitman
2.5" front lift (ordered)
Carrier Bearing Drop Kit (ordered)

is there anything else needed?

thanxs
Colin

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