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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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I recently picked up a set of used 4 inch lift springs and blocks for my 03 7.3. I know I need u bolts, shocks, and bump stops. My question is can I get away with just getting all that plus a adjustable track bar or do I need anything else to include a relocation kit and pitman arm?.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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You need a drop pit man arm and either new sway bar links or link mount drop kit( Drops mounting point on frame down) and prob a pan hard bar relocation bracket

You want your drag link and pan hard bar to be as close to parallel as possible.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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At 4", you should do as Walt said. To keep drag link and and panhard (track) bars parallel, you should relocate both the same amount.

However, some have skipped it and are OK with the bump steer they experience.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Ok! thanks for the info. I def dont want to cut any corners and put any extra strain on fords famous front ends! haha
 
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