Ok...heres the story. I wanted Off Road Warehouse, in San Diego, too install a Fabtech 3.5 kit and Bullseye spindles on my Y2K F150 2wd. They absolutly REFUSE to do it! They said Bullseye wont honor the warranty on their spindles if they are added to the Fabtech...so either will ORW. The reason is too much leverage on the lower ball joints of the spindles with the added lift. I asked about the 'updated' design of the Bullseye's taking care of this...they said it doesnt fix that problem when a FabTech kit is added. Also, Fabtech is due to come out with their own spindles that CAN be added to their 3.5" kit...and they are supposed to offer it as a package lift.

I know alot of guys here are already running this setup, so Im wondering if anyone has had any problems yet. Other shops locally are still doing the Bullseye/FabTech mix..but ORW's response is that they dont warrant their work for the LIFE of the lift so they arent concerned with breakage. ORW has a lifetime warranty on their labor so they flat refuse to combine these too lifts. I just wanted to put this out there for everyone because of the popularity of this combination.

Responses/Opinions?

DS

 

Hve you clled the company and ask them? i would try that first i havent had good luck with the off road warehouse in the past they where jerks about a return that they messed up in the first place , i would call fab tech and ask them.

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[2000] blk xlt f150 sc 4x4 orp pkg 5.4 3.55 ls tow pkg flowmaster muffler air box mod herculiner ,sony 10 disc cd-player A.R.E. cap remote start

 

Hey thats a funny one.....first time I heard it........I was at one of our local shops yesterday...Fabtech even has a 7.6 inch lift now...comes with the spindles...I have the 3.6 and getting the bullseye spindles soon...fabtech is using bullseye so I doubt the dealer you went to, knew to much...have him call fabtech when you are there and ask him what spindles they use.......Dave

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover.
San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM


COMING SOON (before Apr 14-16) 3" SPINDLES AND 315/75/16 BFG AT/KOs

 

Do they make spindles like that for the 4x4's? Like a 3.6 or somethin? Just wonderin is all. Just lookin for the easiest way to lift the suspension.

 

Well when I was shopping for my lift I talked to the guys at bullseye very frequently. I was told by them that it is true that they don't warrant their spindle when you stack another lift on them. They said their spindles are made for only a application to get 3 inches in front. The other companies(like fab tech) have made a kit that uses the bullseye spindle but bullseye does not approve and can't do anything to stop them but not warrant their spindle and highly discourage it when asked. Mudder as far as a spindle lift for 4wd I am completely not sure but I would think that the spindle the 2wds use will not work since your front end is a little different with the front driveshafts. But of course I am not for sure just my theory. You can call bullseye at 619-596-0950.

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1998 F150 XLT Reg. Cab, STX, White, 4.2 v6, 4x2, K&N, 3.55, Manik grill gaurd, **** Cepek 100 watt driving lamps, Kenwood mask CD-player, drop hitch, Ford hitch insert, 16x8 Atlas rims w/ 285/75/16 BFG All-Terrains KO all on a 3 inch bullseye spindles. Looks like a serious truck now

 

looking for spindles for my 4x4 too. Any ideas or help anyone?

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'97 F150 4x4 Off-Road Extended Cab Lariat Flareside white/tan, tan leather, 4.6, 3.55

Duraliner bedliner, Husky floormats, Custom seatcovers (I only cover the leather when I'm really dirty, though), Premier single-lid toolbox

Gibson 2.5" split-rear exit cat-back exhaust, K&N Air Filter

Many more modifications to come

 

Guys, If Ffabtech sells the spindles and sells them as a kit and their kit is warrateed then the spindles are part of the warranty also.......They sell the 7.6 inch lift as a kit...if they do that, if they dont warranty it what are they telling the customer..they dont trust there product...I will email fabtech later....and get back with ya....Dave

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover.
San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM


COMING SOON (before Apr 14-16) 3" SPINDLES AND 315/75/16 BFG AT/KOs

 

I had no idea FabTech was using Bullseye's with their kit. If that's the case then maybe they are a different part in someway to adjust the balljoint angle. Dave, i look forward to hearing your info from FabTech. Also, Ive never heard of a 7.6" lift from Fab..i was told (by ORW) that the new kit will be 6.5" with 3" spindles stacked onto their existing 3.5" kit.

DS

 

I saw the brand new catalog and the 7.6 inch kit is in there....so now you can get a total of 10.6 for the f150 4x2...awesome.who would have ever thought it....Dave

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover.
San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM


COMING SOON (before Apr 14-16) 3" SPINDLES AND 315/75/16 BFG AT/KOs

 

I just got off the phone with Fabtech. They said that their spindles will be available in about 30 to 45 days. When used with their 3.5 coil/a arm system you'll get 6.5 inches of lift. They also have a long travel system coming out in about 30 days. It is a 7.5 inch lift which also has an optional single or dual shock setup. Unlike the spindles and original coil/a arm setup which can be used separately, you must get the entire 7.5 lift if you want the long travel kit. He didn't have a price for the long travel kit yet. But you can bet when it's available, I'll have my bullseye spindles and 3.5 coils/a arms for sale.

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99 F150 XLT SC 2WD, Fabtech Suspension, Bullseye Spindles, 3" body lift, Centerlines with 35" BFG Mud Terrains.

 

Dibs On the coils and A-arms Patrico.

Let me know when you wanna get rid of them buddy.

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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, 3" Body Lift, 1" Coil Spacers, 3" Blocks In Rear,Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors,Air Box Mod, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,2 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. 35" BFGOODRICH ALL TERRAIN KO'S Mounted on 16.5x9.75 American Racing Baja Rims

'00 Toyota Celica GT( Wife's Car )

Pics @ http://www.angelfire.com/la2/ccla/

 

Dibs on the SPINDLES!!! If you sell them that is! Thanks, Doc

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1999 F-150
4.2L, 5-speed,
3.55 Limited Slip,
reg. cab, short bed, Sport Grill,
Pioneer DEH-P4000 CD,
Tinted windows, "blacked-out" factory rims, 255's in place of 235's (tiny tires!)
Delta toolbox
more to come....

 

Hey Patricio,

Im also in San Diego and am about to do a lift very similar to yours. Maybe you and i could meet up here locally and talk trucks. Id really like to see your truck in person and hear about your experiences with it. Let me know what you think!

Shoot me an e-mail if ya like at Drag_Race_Nut@hotmail.com

Jason




[This message has been edited by DirtSlinger (edited 02-15-2000).]

 

Patricio?....you there?

 

ok fabtech emailed me back, here is what they said;

Hello,

Fabtech has not sold the Bullseye spindle applications for at least the
last 8 months. Fabtech will be releasing our own design spindle to work by
itself our with our 3 1/2" coil and a-arm lift. Please fill free to contact
us @ 877-432-2832 if you may have any other questions with this application.

Thank You,
Fabtech Motorsports.

I am geting ready to call them now.....and see whats up, will post again after the call.....Dave



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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover.
San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM


COMING SOON (before Apr 14-16) 3" SPINDLES AND 315/75/16 BFG AT/KOs