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Mar 11, 2009 | 06:34 PM

76F100BFG

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Lift Questions

I have a 76 F100, it's lifted 4 inches.

I want to lift it more. I know how to lift the rear. I can add a leaf or use a bigger block, but I'm not sure how to lift the front....

I do all the work myself and am just getting into off roading and building my own rig....

any ideas or direction is much appriciated.

76 F100
33x12.5xr15
390ci
Hooker Headers
40 series Flowmasters
Optima Yellow Top
Accel Super Stack and Ignition Box
more to come....

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Mar 11, 2009 | 07:07 PM

addixionz

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About the only safe way to lift you truck is with a kit. If you just put longer coil spings in the front it will throw everything out of whack. Check out some of the off road sights for brands. Get the kits come with shocks cause you will need longer shocks and the pitman arm drop. How high are you wanting to go and what size tires?

Mar 11, 2009 | 07:12 PM

76F100BFG

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Well,
I've got a brand new set of 37's.
So, I'm thinkin, somewhere like 8 inches total....I was told that would be enough for me to fit those tires.....what do you think?

Mar 11, 2009 | 07:49 PM

CentralMassLandscape

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Do a shackle flip in the rear, put the front hanger in the back (flipped) and use a chevy hanger to replace the front. I know there are pictures on here that other people have done. Im not sure how wide your rear springs are either but it worked perfectly for my 1976 f250 and only cost me $20 for the chevy hangers and then some extra for hardware. Im guessing i got close to 8 inches out of it if not more.

Mar 11, 2009 | 07:55 PM

76F100BFG

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Gosh, this is gonna sound...well...let's just say I'm new to building all of this on my own. I've read about these flips and what not....can you explain it a little bit better or maybe direct me to maybe some pics or an article explaining it??

Thanks for your reply though!!

Mar 11, 2009 | 09:20 PM

CentralMassLandscape

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I'm pretty new to it too and did get alot of help on here. Ill try to take some pics tomorrow that should hopefully clear it up and make it look more simple, it really is easy to do.

Mar 11, 2009 | 09:42 PM

likethefords

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As far as the front goes, you will need to get longer coils via a lift kit and either radius arm drop brackets or new C bushings with a different degree to them (this is what I did) or both. With an 8" lift, you will most likely need the drop brackets and for sure a drop pitman arm for the steering. I would also recommend and adjustable track arm as well.