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cheap man's lift
Hi! I have an 07 f150 2wd. I was wanting to put on the 2 1/2" spacer to level it out My question is could I get the springs off of a 4x4 and then put the spacer on top of those so I could get an extra 2 to 3 inches. What do you think? Is it worth my time?
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Jim
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Is your truck still under factory warranty?
I am sure it will change your front end geometry. Try looking for an engineered system and save yourself alot of grief. I would level off the nose and be done with it. I like my trucks with a nose down stance myself. So keep it simple and most of all keep it SAFE!
I am sure it will change your front end geometry. Try looking for an engineered system and save yourself alot of grief. I would level off the nose and be done with it. I like my trucks with a nose down stance myself. So keep it simple and most of all keep it SAFE!
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Originally Posted by khadma
Is your truck still under factory warranty?
I am sure it will change your front end geometry. Try looking for an engineered system and save yourself alot of grief. I would level off the nose and be done with it. I like my trucks with a nose down stance myself. So keep it simple and most of all keep it SAFE!
I am sure it will change your front end geometry. Try looking for an engineered system and save yourself alot of grief. I would level off the nose and be done with it. I like my trucks with a nose down stance myself. So keep it simple and most of all keep it SAFE!
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Leveling kits are fine I believe and don't mess with the warranty unless improperly installed.
I'm not sure if switching to the 4x4 springs would help but it's definitely worth a shot after you do some more research on it, for added lift and warranty information.
-rockstate
I'm not sure if switching to the 4x4 springs would help but it's definitely worth a shot after you do some more research on it, for added lift and warranty information.
-rockstate
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If you really want to level it out and lifted, unloaded, go with a 2 1/2 or 3 inch front leveling kit and an 1 1/2 inch add-a-leaf to the rear. It will look close to a 3 inch lift when your done.
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I did my 99 ranger...
I made my own lift kit years ago for my '99 ranger 2wd. On the front I made a spacer that, in effect made the spring a little longer. It raised the front end about 2-2.5" I lengthened the shackels and installed axle spacers on the rear.
The look was awesome. My only problem was geometry in the front end. The tires wore noticeably faster on the front than on the back as a result. I had it at multiple shops to perfect the alignment, but it couldn't be done. I also went through upper control arms faster, and the ride was a little choppy. A couple years ago I made spacers that lengthened the upper mount on the spindle assembly. This fixed the upper control arm geometry and it actually rode a lot better as a result. Still had tire wear issues.
Looking back, I remember that another option at lift time was a 3' spindle lift. It was basically a new spindle assy. with the spindle mounted 3" lower, giving the lift. The suspension geometry would have never changed. I would have probbly been better off in the long run going that route. It might be something to look into.
good luck -jim
The look was awesome. My only problem was geometry in the front end. The tires wore noticeably faster on the front than on the back as a result. I had it at multiple shops to perfect the alignment, but it couldn't be done. I also went through upper control arms faster, and the ride was a little choppy. A couple years ago I made spacers that lengthened the upper mount on the spindle assembly. This fixed the upper control arm geometry and it actually rode a lot better as a result. Still had tire wear issues.
Looking back, I remember that another option at lift time was a 3' spindle lift. It was basically a new spindle assy. with the spindle mounted 3" lower, giving the lift. The suspension geometry would have never changed. I would have probbly been better off in the long run going that route. It might be something to look into.
good luck -jim
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you have 3 options to level the truck out.
1. the 4x4 springs will give you 1-2" of lift, then using a 2.5" spacer will level the truck right out.
2. install a spacer up front and remove the rear block. being 4x2, this will level it out, but about 1.5" lower than a leveled 4x4
3. spend who knows how much money on a lifting kit.
I'd personally go with option 1. The 4x4 springs ride better IMO and since you don't have to worry about a CV joint, the angle shouldn't be that much of a problem.
The only real drawback I can see is that you might be limited in articulation because the angle of your control arm might cause it to contact your spring when fully extended or compressed. You might also have a problem getting it aligned.
1. the 4x4 springs will give you 1-2" of lift, then using a 2.5" spacer will level the truck right out.
2. install a spacer up front and remove the rear block. being 4x2, this will level it out, but about 1.5" lower than a leveled 4x4
3. spend who knows how much money on a lifting kit.
I'd personally go with option 1. The 4x4 springs ride better IMO and since you don't have to worry about a CV joint, the angle shouldn't be that much of a problem.
The only real drawback I can see is that you might be limited in articulation because the angle of your control arm might cause it to contact your spring when fully extended or compressed. You might also have a problem getting it aligned.
Last edited by Tylus; Oct 6, 2007 at 10:19 AM.
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