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Sep 3, 2004 | 02:39 AM

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Hello

Well guess i should introduce myself,names aaron. All my family and friend call me chosen. My first ford truck was a 2004 f150 sweet truck i got hit and totalled it. So i bought a 1983 f150 and swapped a 351w in it. It need a lot of TLC but i love this truck.
I have a few questions. First what the highest i can lift this truck without moving the radius arms.I'm not used to em i had a jeep before this. If i have to move the radius arms how do i do it?

Any help would be great.
Thxs in advance
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Sep 3, 2004 | 06:39 AM

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Do you have the twin Ibeams in front? If so just flip those bad boys around and I think that will give you about 3- 4 inches of lift. Then the rear just add a spacer and some good shocks. Im not sure how or if its true about flipping the Ibeams friend told me they did it on monster garage. Good luck

Sep 3, 2004 | 03:55 PM

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ok enlighten me----I beams?
I have springs up front. And torsion bars not sure what I beams are.

Sep 3, 2004 | 04:44 PM

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Is it a 4x4? If so then you wont have the Ibeams if not then I think what youre calling the radius is actually called Ibeams. Im not sure having troubles membering. Have to look in the ole trusty books.

Sep 3, 2004 | 10:52 PM

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yeah she's a 4x4. Ohh couple more things what front/rear axle does this come with stock?

Sep 3, 2004 | 11:28 PM

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Dana 44IFS front, and probably a ford 8.8 in the rear.

Sep 3, 2004 | 11:36 PM

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flipping the i beams does not sound familiar to me.i dont see how in the world that would work.as for lift, i think you can go 4" with the stock brackets.but most kits come with drop brackets that are easily installed.question is.....HOW HIGH DO YOU WANT TO GO?my 86 has been completely re fabbed.the sky is the limit.i run44"swampers.good luck!

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Sep 4, 2004 | 12:04 AM

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it originally had a 5.0 in it. I dont know what trans. I think it still has the original trans in it?

Sep 4, 2004 | 03:01 AM

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what is the original tranny?auto ?4 spd?5 spd?

Sep 4, 2004 | 08:45 AM

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automatic.

Sep 4, 2004 | 09:48 PM

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i misread your post.i thought you were trying to determine your gear ratio.my guess would be 3;50.it might say on the tag if it is still on the cover.