9" lift???
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9" lift???
hello this is my first time posting so hope it works ok
I have a '77 f-150 short box
I need some help on where online to buy a lift I want a 9" lift i have done my research and found that skyjacker is one of the only people to make that size but all the websites dont really show what parts i need to buy extra if any one has a site or any info that would be great thanks for your help
I have a '77 f-150 short box
I need some help on where online to buy a lift I want a 9" lift i have done my research and found that skyjacker is one of the only people to make that size but all the websites dont really show what parts i need to buy extra if any one has a site or any info that would be great thanks for your help
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From: Spokane, WA
The basic parts that will come with the "complete" kit are the front and rear springs, I believe u-bolts for the rear and blocks, and I think a drop pitman arm too. It's pretty much enough to get it up where you want it. Other stuff you'll end up needing is:
Brake lines
A drop bracket for your panhard bar (trac bar, whatever you want to call it)
Most likely an adjustable panhard bar
Drop brackets for the radius arms (possibly look into extended arms)
Radius arm degree bushings to put your pinion at the right angle
Most likely you'll need a new front driveshaft which will be long enough and also can tolerate the angles you'll be running at the u-joints
Possibly need degree shims for the rear axle
You may (or may not) need to tweak your steering a bit even with the drop pitman, in terms of a new drag link
Check your crossmember and see if the driveshaft will clear it when hanging low at the new angle you'll have. You may have to notch the crossmember or build a new one.
That is all I can think of off the top of my head. I'll tell you that there's no absolute answer and most people find they need to tweak things and add more once they get into it. Hope that helps a bit.
Brake lines
A drop bracket for your panhard bar (trac bar, whatever you want to call it)
Most likely an adjustable panhard bar
Drop brackets for the radius arms (possibly look into extended arms)
Radius arm degree bushings to put your pinion at the right angle
Most likely you'll need a new front driveshaft which will be long enough and also can tolerate the angles you'll be running at the u-joints
Possibly need degree shims for the rear axle
You may (or may not) need to tweak your steering a bit even with the drop pitman, in terms of a new drag link
Check your crossmember and see if the driveshaft will clear it when hanging low at the new angle you'll have. You may have to notch the crossmember or build a new one.
That is all I can think of off the top of my head. I'll tell you that there's no absolute answer and most people find they need to tweak things and add more once they get into it. Hope that helps a bit.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,945
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From: Spokane, WA
No problem. It's not too bad if you're not in a huge rush to drive it because you can do a little and then order parts if need be, then see what else you have to get into.
Hey, btw, you should come join us in the Northwest Chapter! https://www.ford-trucks.com//forums/...splay.php?f=89
Hey, btw, you should come join us in the Northwest Chapter! https://www.ford-trucks.com//forums/...splay.php?f=89
