Suspension Help
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Can someone post a picture or 3, of the front end of an 80-86 4x4. specifically where the i-beams connect to the crossmember on each side.
Im modifying a skyjacker 4" lift for a 86' f-250 4x4 to fit my 80' F-150 2WD.
If i dont mod it, im just going to make new drop down brackets out of 3/16" plate.
Thanks guys! -Josh
Im modifying a skyjacker 4" lift for a 86' f-250 4x4 to fit my 80' F-150 2WD.
If i dont mod it, im just going to make new drop down brackets out of 3/16" plate.
Thanks guys! -Josh
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Here's a picture. Look at blow up view "w" and "x".
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/g...3d800a8dba.gif
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/g...3d800a8dba.gif
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are you going to break up a complete skyjacker kit for a 80-86 F250
If its just a few components thats one thing, but if its complete kit thats a crime!!! lol arent those upwards of $1000 for a kit? I really dont see it working being that the f250 has leaf springs and you should have coil springs, am i right? Or are you just modifying the bracket?
If its just a few components thats one thing, but if its complete kit thats a crime!!! lol arent those upwards of $1000 for a kit? I really dont see it working being that the f250 has leaf springs and you should have coil springs, am i right? Or are you just modifying the bracket?
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the the kit i have is for an f-250 IFS with a dana 44. im eather going to modify my crossmember to bolt on to the skyjacker dropdown brackets, or fab up some new ones and sell the skyjackers. I picked up the dropdown brackets, drop pitman arm, and blocks for $40. so i know i got a deal on it. the drop pitman arm alone is worth $80 new.
so this is the kit i think i have.
http://www.skyjacker.com/image/search/pdf/F2840TK-A.pdf
Photo #1 and 2 are the brackets i have.
I looked at the photo that Franklen2 posted and that seems to be the same configuration as my 2wd. the skyjacker drop down brackets are suppost to be positioned and welded to the center section of the x-member rather than the stock location of the side.
any ideas? remember i am working with 2wd i-beams. -Josh
so this is the kit i think i have.
http://www.skyjacker.com/image/search/pdf/F2840TK-A.pdf
Photo #1 and 2 are the brackets i have.
I looked at the photo that Franklen2 posted and that seems to be the same configuration as my 2wd. the skyjacker drop down brackets are suppost to be positioned and welded to the center section of the x-member rather than the stock location of the side.
any ideas? remember i am working with 2wd i-beams. -Josh
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The drop brackets on the F250 are totally different and will not work.
Trust me, I've been contemplating the same thing only using F150 brackets on an F250.
Would you consider trading me? I was going to do an SAS, but have changed my plans and want to lift my TTB for now.
Let me know.
Trust me, I've been contemplating the same thing only using F150 brackets on an F250.
Would you consider trading me? I was going to do an SAS, but have changed my plans and want to lift my TTB for now.
Let me know.
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There is NO NEED TO YELL. A PM would have been sufficient.
It's a Skyjacker kit on an 87-91 4WD F150.
I was going to try and use it on mine, but after doing some research I found out that the drop brackets aredefinitelydifferent.
I can get you some pics tomorrow if you'd like.
It's a Skyjacker kit on an 87-91 4WD F150.
I was going to try and use it on mine, but after doing some research I found out that the drop brackets aredefinitelydifferent.
I can get you some pics tomorrow if you'd like.
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sorry i cant PM. it wont let me. i added you to the buddy list but when i go to PM you it says " you dont have privileges"
how many inch lift? do you want to shoot me an email to talk about it?
Kg6tib@gmail.com
how many inch lift? do you want to shoot me an email to talk about it?
Kg6tib@gmail.com
