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Nov 30, 2008 | 08:23 PM

fordguy300

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From: THEHAUTE

small lift

ok im not looking for a huge lift right now i just want a little extra i know i can lift the back by using longer ubolts and blocks...you can lift front by using coil spacer im wondering how big of a spacer can you get? can u get a 3inch? if so would u use a 3inch block in the back ?
i dont have the money to go out and buy a lift kit right now

also could i make a coil spacer in my welding/manufacturing class?
same with the blocks?
i dont have money to spend on a nice lift right now as im in highschool and i have to pay for all my stuff
im not tryn to be hardcore wheeler here just asking a ?
thanks in advance

Nov 30, 2008 | 08:59 PM

texastech_diesel

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From: Breckenridge, TX

You can lift with coil spacers. It's actually what I'm thinking about doing on my SD, but it's not the greatest way to do it. I'm only looking into it since I need to keep the GAWR up front, and I've been told progressive lift springs won't really get me enough lift(a diesel plus a few hundred lbs of bumper replacement is a lot of weight). 1" or 2.5" spacers is what you can buy, usually for pretty cheap. But with any lift, you'll probably have to work on the steering, especially if it's a pavement pounder. If it's a TTB and not a solid axle, I dunno enough about the TTBs steering to say if you need to change anything.

Rear blocks... I say keep it under 4inches. Thats the size block thats under stock F-350s, and they don't have problems, so I go with what works. I have a 2inch in mine, going to 4"s from a 350. Don't stack them, don't go too high, and they're fine. Blocks are cheap to buy.

Dec 1, 2008 | 07:55 AM

teds74ford

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Since you are on a budget, I would say skip the lift alltogether and buy a drop in locker for the rear. Bang for the buck, it will be better than a cobbled together lift.

Dec 1, 2008 | 11:01 AM

Truckin4life

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shackle reverse the front and a f350 block in the rear, should get you about 4" of lift...

Dec 1, 2008 | 02:48 PM