1997 - 2003 F-150

Got a 3 inch body and 35s need more

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 10-24-2011, 08:17 PM
bigngreen's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Got a 3 inch body and 35s need more

2000 f150 offroad 5.4 installed a 3 inch body lift this summer (which sucked) majority of the bolts were frozen and or rusted but im looking to get a few more inches any suggestions? t bars have been cranked 3 turns
 
  #2  
Old 10-24-2011, 08:30 PM
Toyz's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Beaverton Or.
Posts: 3,291
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
No much you can do with the front other than an actual lift kit.
 
  #3  
Old 10-24-2011, 09:03 PM
Big_Smokey's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ditch the body and get a suspension
 
  #4  
Old 10-24-2011, 09:36 PM
pizzaman711's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Posts: 5,534
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Big_Smokey
ditch the body and get a suspension
Or keep the body since he's already installed it and throw a suspension lift on top.
 
  #5  
Old 10-26-2011, 02:24 PM
mxmike800's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicago
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by pizzaman711
Or keep the body since he's already installed it and throw a suspension lift on top.

X2 or you could run a 37, do a small block in rear with torsion keys up front, but remember w bigger tires comes alot more wear / tear on the ****ty ifs.
 
  #6  
Old 10-26-2011, 03:26 PM
pizzaman711's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Posts: 5,534
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
He said he already cranked the torsions, so his only options really lift are either a 4 or 6" suspension lift. Those aftermarket keys are worthless and will wreck the front suspension. But if your planning on going up to 37's or 38's don't forget gears, your transmission will thank you.
 
  #7  
Old 10-27-2011, 10:41 PM
jump n's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 1,118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have a 3" bl and 35's, plus an aal on the rear. I have about 1.5 inches of rake due to that aal. I want to get an RCD or Rancho lift, set my torsion bars back to stock, then I should be close to level. I figure if I lose the 2" I got from cranking torsion bars, then put a 4-5" lift, I should be good to go.
 
  #8  
Old 10-29-2011, 04:35 PM
bigngreen's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ordering a 6 in fab. thanks guys
 



Quick Reply: Got a 3 inch body and 35s need more



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:13 AM.