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Nov 23, 2004 | 12:09 PM

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Lifting a 79 f150

Want to lift my 79 4x4 six inches. Any one do this without spending much on a suspension lift kit??

Nov 23, 2004 | 06:46 PM

teds74ford

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You could fab lowered suspension mounting points. Unless you have fab-ability, you would probably be better off to just buy a lift kit. Even then, the suspension is 20 years old, so a new one wouldn't hurt it.

Nov 24, 2004 | 01:58 AM

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I recomend the skyjacker lift with all the springs. I have the 6 inch lift on my 77 f 150 and it works great. It is not cheap but worth the extra money.

Nov 24, 2004 | 07:07 AM

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I priced out the skyjacker lift, ya pretty pricey, about 1300 canadian. Thought I could save money by doing it myself.

Nov 24, 2004 | 07:14 AM

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I do have fab experience, just need a little instruction.

Nov 24, 2004 | 08:03 AM

marcveinotte

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Where in Canada are you?

Nov 24, 2004 | 09:33 AM

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Belleville, Ontario.

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Nov 24, 2004 | 10:36 AM

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Thanks, appreciate the info.

Dec 8, 2004 | 12:59 PM

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samickguy15

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Lift Kit

The magazine I was thinking of is Offroad Adventures. The kit is made by Skyjacker. It appears that it's $268 (US) for a 6" kit. which is front coils, pitman arm, and rear blocks. If you opt for the rear springs you can tack on another $400 or so. Check out www.fourwheelsupply.com

Do a search for the lines on the left:

176PKS 6" kit with springs
176PK 6" kit with blocks
179PKS 9" kit with springs
179PK 9" kit with blocks
174PKS 4" kit with springs
174PK 4" kit with blocks

Best of luck

Dec 8, 2004 | 07:53 PM

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Hardcore4x4er

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do a shakel reversal in the rear which will give u about four inches and then buy six inch coils for the front, all u need to do is make up the two inches in the rear, I would use blocks.

Dec 8, 2004 | 08:29 PM

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hillbillyk

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www.broncograveyard.com has lift kits and they are priced very well, all kinds of different kit options. They are also a sponsor

Dec 10, 2004 | 06:46 PM

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From: Churchville MD Harford co

Mine's got 2x4 tubing welded as spacers under the coil spring perches and the radius arm mounts with custom crossmembers to hold it all together fits 35" bfg's with 8" between the tire and fender! cheap