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LadderDogV10 08-16-2011 06:48 AM

Body lift?
 
I picked up a 92 F250 4x4 recently and would like to add allitle more lift, nothing crazy though. I believe the truck is already had a slight suspension lift but not sure how much or what kind. It's got bigger tires on it already.

I'd like to go with a 4" tough country suspension lift and although a nice price I still can't shell out the 500 + for the lift. A friend of mine suggested a 2-3" body lift ontop of the lift it already has.

My question is who makes a quality body lift and how much should i go?

Anyone have pics of body lifts that may help me out? I just hate the look of a big body lift with huge gaps for the bumpers.

Thanks!



ps I'll go take a pic if the truck and post it.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30...ummer11002.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30...ummer11003.jpg

jplinville 08-16-2011 10:20 AM

That appears to be of factory height. I'd go against the body lift, as it would create more problems than you want.

However, I have a 3" lift I'd be willing to sell, and deliver, if you're anywhere near Dayton.

Edgethis 08-16-2011 10:39 AM

Stay away from body lifts. Get a suspension lift.

jplinville 08-16-2011 11:50 AM

I'm not sure I'd want a lift on that truck, unless it was for show only. The distance between the axles lends to major frame flex, which would allow it to bend in the middle. I had a '91 when it was new, and traded it in after 2 years because I was tired of the bounce it gave. Mine looked like yours, extended cab with long bed.

I traded it in on a '91 regular cab, long bed of the same color and options...and never turned back.

LadderDogV10 08-16-2011 07:18 PM


Originally Posted by jplinville (Post 10702954)
That appears to be of factory height. I'd go against the body lift, as it would create more problems than you want.

However, I have a 3" lift I'd be willing to sell, and deliver, if you're anywhere near Dayton.


Details on lift? Any pics

jplinville 08-16-2011 07:54 PM

It was never installed.

Again, I'd advise against this, unless it's mainly a hard surface truck. I would advise against taking it off road, especially with a body lift on.

It's this kit... http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.c...A/PROD/BLK/763

LadderDogV10 08-17-2011 06:23 AM


Originally Posted by jplinville (Post 10703649)
It was never installed.

Again, I'd advise against this, unless it's mainly a hard surface truck. I would advise against taking it off road, especially with a body lift on.

It's this kit... Body Lift by Performance Acc- 1987-91 Ford F150/F250/F350 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab 2WD/4WD - 3" BODY LIFT: Ultimate Auto Accessories


I'm not going to be doing any off roading, mainly just appeal really.

jplinville 08-17-2011 07:09 AM


Originally Posted by LadderDogV10 (Post 10704946)
I'm not going to be doing any off roading, mainly just appeal really.

How close to Dayton are you?

LadderDogV10 08-17-2011 07:15 AM


Originally Posted by jplinville (Post 10705077)
How close to Dayton are you?

Bout an hour...... I could meet in springfield

jplinville 08-17-2011 07:35 AM


Originally Posted by LadderDogV10 (Post 10705097)
Bout an hour...... I could meet in springfield

I'd be willing to meet you there, at the Shell station by I-70, near Competition Accesories, at the intersection of W Leffels and S Limestong, NEXT weekend when I roll through on my way to Dayton.

I'll send you a private message as my travel plans become more concrete.

KevinGnWV 08-17-2011 07:57 AM


Originally Posted by LadderDogV10 (Post 10702251)
I picked up a 92 F250 4x4 recently and would like to add allitle more lift, nothing crazy though. I believe the truck is already had a slight suspension lift but not sure how much or what kind. It's got bigger tires on it already.

I'd like to go with a 4" tough country suspension lift and although a nice price I still can't shell out the 500 + for the lift. A friend of mine suggested a 2-3" body lift ontop of the lift it already has.

My question is who makes a quality body lift and how much should i go?

Anyone have pics of body lifts that may help me out? I just hate the look of a big body lift with huge gaps for the bumpers.

Thanks!



ps I'll go take a pic if the truck and post it.


I like those colors, nice truck. I wish mine looked that good.

I agree it looks like the factory height, maybe leveled in the front. Here's mine:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=29129

LadderDogV10 08-17-2011 08:23 PM


Originally Posted by jplinville (Post 10705165)
I'd be willing to meet you there, at the Shell station by I-70, near Competition Accesories, at the intersection of W Leffels and S Limestong, NEXT weekend when I roll through on my way to Dayton.

I'll send you a private message as my travel plans become more concrete.

Sounds good, not this weekend but the following correct?

jplinville 08-17-2011 09:29 PM


Originally Posted by LadderDogV10 (Post 10707916)
Sounds good, not this weekend but the following correct?

Correct...I'm looking at Friday afternoon sometime that I'll be rolling through, but I'd be willing to meet up with you that Saturday or Sunday.

Now, I get to go to the basement and find which box it's packed away in...I have things in the basement I haven't seen since I packed to move here last year. LOL

I'll keep you posted...

TexasGuy001 08-17-2011 10:05 PM

That's a nice truck. Don't ruin it with a body lift.

LadderDogV10 08-18-2011 06:27 AM

I'm not totally sure i'm going with a body lift just exploring my options. I'd really like to put a 4" tough country suspension lift on it.


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