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Jul 20, 2005 | 08:09 AM

omni

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bumed about leveling springs

I really want to put leveling springs in both my 94&87 f150 4x4's, but can't get a spring that will garrantee 2 full inchs. both trucks need 2" to level, and all the springs I've looked into say 1 1/2" to 2". I don't want to go to the trouble and expense and not get the lift I need. any suggestions

Jul 21, 2005 | 12:43 AM

mattd17

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well, i dont know if anyone will guarantee a set lift, but you might try to replace the springs, and hangers.... get like a 1" hanger to compliment the spring. it will be a little more money, yet you will get what you want the first time. or, you could just replace the hangers only, and then you can go with whatever size you want. i know that www.nixonperformance.com will make any custom hanger you ask for.

Jul 21, 2005 | 01:30 PM

fordman16b

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If you go with the leveling springs you can then get air bags for the coil springs as well. they wil guarantee 1/2 to 3/4 inch lift in addition to the leveling springs. The air bags go inside the front coils when you install them. I got mine from Air Lift for $69.99 they work great.

Jul 22, 2005 | 02:12 AM

omni

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matt17 are the hangers the donuts that sit under the coil spring? if so what do you think about that method? and fordman16b did the air bags effect the ride on your truck? thanks for replying guys, I really want to make a move on this, just frustrated on what way to do it. I had another question for you guys, my 87 has a good soild front end in it but I noticed when hitting some uneven pavement I get what seems like tire shake, could I install a steering stabilizer on the center link, if so have you seen where it attaches, or a kit for it. thanks

Jul 22, 2005 | 02:42 AM

aurgathor

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I'm not sure what's the matter with 1.5" - 2". While 2" is indeed easily noticeable, 0.5" is very close to level. And if you ever put anything heavy in the bed, the rear end will sag a lot, and it will look worse (IMHO) than a slightly lower front. A couple of weeks ago I loaded 100 concrete pavers and some step stones into my Bronco, and not only it get leveled, but the rear was sagging about 2" - 3", and there were only about an inch left between the rubber bumps and the rear axle.

Anyhow, if the springs don't level your truck to perfection, you can fine tune it with a few bricks.

Jul 22, 2005 | 03:26 AM

omni

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don't really want to carry a bunch of weight around, but I like my trucks level or even slightly higher in the front, just the way I like'em

Jul 22, 2005 | 08:34 AM

fordman16b

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The airbags did affect the ride a but in a good way. They stiffened the front end up a little and when going around corners there was less front end body roll so you could drive faster on curvy roads. It also helped the steering response and wandering because fords TTB can go all over the road with a low and mushy front end. The airbags helped this too. The onld "Bad" thing about the airbags is that if they are to full presure you fell more bumps in the road. overall they are very adjuatable and I liked them. hope this helps.