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Jul 6, 2009 | 04:49 PM

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I have a 1986 F-250 2wd with front coil springs. Has anyone had any luck lifting the front? I would like to lift it about 1.5". I was thinking coil spring spacers but not sire they'll work. Anyone?

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Jul 6, 2009 | 09:46 PM

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How is your tire wear right now? If it's good, I wouldn't do it, unless you got it re-aligned afterward. These frontends are touchy as far as ride height and alignment.

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Jul 6, 2009 | 11:15 PM

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Yes I have looked into it multiple times and was able to find one leveling kit (a real leveling kit not just coil spacers) on eBay just do a search and you should be able to find it relatively easy.

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Jul 7, 2009 | 06:42 AM

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I couldn't find anything. I'll keep looking. I wouldn't mind coil spacers. I put a pair in the rear of my H2 and they worked great. I didn't think they would work for the Ford the way the coils are attached.

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Jul 7, 2009 | 07:41 AM

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I remember reading that E350 springs were a bit taller than F250 springs.

You may want to check into a swap.

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Jul 7, 2009 | 09:15 AM

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That would be interesting. Anyone have any knowledge on the matter?

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Jul 7, 2009 | 09:56 AM

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FAbtech make a kit for your truck. Go all the way to the bottom of the page.
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/ap...f250350sd.html

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Jul 7, 2009 | 12:09 PM

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That kit is for '87 and up. Not sure it will work with the '86. Also, I'm not looking to lift 4" or spend a lot of money. 1.5" to 2" max.

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Jul 7, 2009 | 12:38 PM

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In order to do 2" properly you will have to get new TTB piviot brackets. So good luck

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