Lift question on 2wd
I'm really green to the Ex world. I recently purchased a 2000 Ex, 2wd w/ the 7.3. I had a 4x4 v10 for a month and sold it to buy the 2wd because of the ride. I have looked a lot on this site and believe I can keep the drivability with a good lift. THE RUB... I purchased a 6 inch lift (pro comp) and 35 toyo's. After getting the tires on the wheels I am nervous I will not have clearance. Anyone have any input on the clearance? I don't mind being the guinea pig but would love to skirt the trouble if possible. Thank you all for theses priceless threads.
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Originally Posted by 1stexcursion17
(Post 17228534)
I'm really green to the Ex world. I recently purchased a 2000 Ex, 2wd w/ the 7.3. I had a 4x4 v10 for a month and sold it to buy the 2wd because of the ride. I have looked a lot on this site and believe I can keep the drivability with a good lift. THE RUB... I purchased a 6 inch lift (pro comp) and 35 toyo's. After getting the tires on the wheels I am nervous I will not have clearance. Anyone have any input on the clearance? I don't mind being the guinea pig but would love to skirt the trouble if possible. Thank you all for theses priceless threads.
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Originally Posted by 1stexcursion17
(Post 1722853)
THE RUB... I purchased a 6 inch lift (pro comp) and 35 toyo's. After getting the tires on the wheels I am nervous I will not have clearance. Anyone have any input on the clearance? Thank you all for theses priceless threads.
Would be great to see a how to thread on a 2wd lift install for our tech folder.:-X22 |
Oldguyfl:
Scared the bejesus out of me! wpnaes: I'm planning to install it June 17th. I'll try to take some pics. Thanks gents! |
Originally Posted by 1stexcursion17
(Post 17229781)
Oldguyfl:
Scared the bejesus out of me Thanks gents! What I was saying is that the 35's look big off the truck on the ground. Sorry, LOL Here's my old one with a 4" lift and 35's https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7e25847bf6.jpg |
Just remember, 4wd starts out 2 inches taller than 2wd. And the 2wd has front coils so not going to rub on them at full lock, but inner fenders, front bumper, might be tight
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I saw a few 6" pro comp lifts in 2wd, they looked about the same. I am guessing you are replacing the radius arms as well
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Just pay attention to what the lift is for.
The 4" (4wd) superduty lift is a 6" (4wd) excursion lift, because excursions are 2" lower than equivalent superduty. 2wd 6" excursion lift is standard, because of the front suspension, a smaller lift doesn't fit the front end design. |
I've got a 6" ProComp 2WD lift and 35s. I rub at probably 90% turn both ways, but have yet to attempt any trimming to prevent the rub, so it's entirely likely that some trimming can get rid of the rub completely.
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I'll tell you what everyone told me when I wanted to lift my 2wd (although you won't like it). Go buy a 4wd and be done with it ;)
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse
(Post 17231146)
I'll tell you what everyone told me when I wanted to lift my 2wd (although you won't like it). Go buy a 4wd and be done with it ;)
I'll be converting my 2WD Excursion to 4WD this winter by swapping the suspension from the non-running '05 F250 I bought for this project. It's been documented on FTE several times (with great pics) how to do this and I'll be taking lots of pics as well. |
There's plenty of valid rationale out there against modding 2WDs, but if you want to join me in the "Respectfully Don't Give A S***" Club, you'll have a confidant in me LOL
:) :-drink |
Razzis truck looks GREAT, I saw it in person. That said it looked about half as good once it was surrounded by 3 other 4wd rigs in his driveway ;)
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Originally Posted by NorthwesternCowboy
(Post 17232445)
There's plenty of valid rationale out there against modding 2WDs, but if you want to join me in the "Respectfully Don't Give A S***" Club, you'll have a confidant in me LOL
:) :-drink |
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