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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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lift question

I'm thinking about getting a lift for my 79 f-150 4x4 and i was wondering how high a lift i could get and still use the stock driveshafts. Also, what else would need to be changed/modified with a lift kit.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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6" suspension would be max from my knowledge without haveing to extend drive shafts mod wise: radius arm drop brackets, brake lines (if needed), shocks, drop pitman arm, axle pivot drop brackets ...i think thats about it on suspension you could give body lift as well thats a whole new story though
 
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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There aren't axle pivot brackets on a 79. You will need a drop track bar bracket or an adjustable track bar. Longer shocks too.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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ohh yea sorry i am a little sickand on cloud 9 with the cold medicine and picturing my truck 82 f-150 with the ttb front end wasnt thinking a 79 had a straight axle well cant say i didnt try
 
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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I really know nothing about suspension lifts, so as dumb as this sounds, where can i find longer shocks? I've noticed in summit magazines it doesnt have shock sizes.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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well its a call and ask process they'll have them i bought som skyjacker hydro shocks thery are like 32.00 apiece
 
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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Many kits come with the correct shocks (most if not all, I thought)
 
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