Track bar drop bracket needed?
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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
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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.
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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
I have been looking at OBD2 scanners, looking for 1 that does bluetooth to my ipad.
Colin
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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
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
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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.
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.
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
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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
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
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
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appreciate the link.
thanxs
Colin
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That link says for a 2" lift which is pretty much what I have.
thanxs anyways.
Colin
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I will get the parts needed to align the front as I don't put a lot of miles on it.
Thanxs
Colin
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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