I was looking at a 3" kit from the Bronco graveyard for my truck, it says it will not fit 2wd models with the box close to the firewall. Is this due to steering column angle or what? If so I assume you can fix it with just a custom column or some fab work.

 

How much do you intend to lift the truck?
Yes, it is true that the column to box interface is the problem when considering boady lifts for 2wd's. Since the column is directly mounted to the box via a coupler, and does not have an intermediate shaft like a 4wd does, making the connection os not eay to do.
This will require some sort of slip coupling, and the limited space will make this quite a chore.

2wd's are pretty simple to lift, and can be done without too much trouble, for not a bunch of money.

Since there are no driveshaft issues, the twin I beam suspension can accomodate som decent lift without repercusions.
Probably less work to lift the vehicle correctly, than try to get creative with these steering components.

 

is it the truck in your sig? looks sharp!

 

Yup sure is. Anyways Autofab sells a 3" kit for up front for 750. I plan on 3" body lift and then 3" susp. frt and rear. Then some 35's. I might end u getting a coulumn from jegs and make it work.

 

may i ask why you want to lift that truck? i bought a 1979 ford 4wd for 100 everything worked

 

Not to sound harsh, but maybe personal choice? I have an 2wd F-250 that will be lifted soon as well.

 

I just want to. Tired of having the lowest truck out of my group of buddies. This will just bring me up to par so to speak.

 

hey, the lowest aint the worst yeah, its your truck and you should do what makes YOU happy.......i dont see anything wrong with lifting it.

is it lowered right now?

 

No, or at least not to my knowledge. What springs can I use in the rear. The spring pack on the F-100 is really small. I would like to add a few leafs but could I just throw in springs from a larger truck.

 

The Width of the springs will make it a little harder, being 2.5" vs. the 3" for the 4wd & F-250/F-350's of similar models.