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Jul 20, 2007 | 01:41 PM

86fn150

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From: north battleford

lifting

on my 86f150 4x4 i'm puttting lifting blocks in front susp(under coil).was told all i need to do is undo shocks and lower suspension.? on lower mount -is there a bolt down retainer or does it just sit in perch?
thanks in advance,
andy

Jul 20, 2007 | 01:49 PM

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There is a 1 1/8" nut on top of a large round retainer that holds the spring to the top of the radius arm/I beam assembly. How much lift are you thinking of adding? Too much lift without lift brackets and a longer pitman arm can mess with the steering geometry.

Jul 20, 2007 | 02:04 PM

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guess i didn't mention that i'm just leveling front out.lifting blocks are 1.5-1.75 .should be just enough to level truck. thanks for the reply

Jul 20, 2007 | 02:10 PM

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From: ct

who did you get your spacers from? daystar?

i thought you would have to put them (on top) of the coil;

Jul 20, 2007 | 02:23 PM

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not sure of brand(made in china stuff).they can be installed between coils or bottom.i'm gonna have to look at them again being that bottom of coil is bolted down

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