I KNOW THAT MANY OF YOU HAVE INSTALLED 3" INCH BODY LIFTS ON YOUR 4X4 TRUCKS. I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE ABLE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS AND HERE SOME DETAILS ABOUT THE JOB, LIKE THE BEST BRANDS, WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED AND WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR. I HAVE A 98 EXT. CAB. THANX IN ADVANCE FOR THE INFO AND PICTURES.

 

If you get a "Performance Accessories" 3" lift everything is included. Bumper lifts, steering extension, gas tank extension. Everything you could need. I only took a couple pictures of the lift process but here they are.



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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, Lighted Logo In The Tailgate,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors,Air Box Mod, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,6 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Dual Batteries (One's an Optima Yellow Topper), Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps,Polk Audio DX7 5X7's In The Front Doors, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. 35" BFGOODRICH ALL TERRAIN KO'S Mounted on 16.5x9.75 American Racing Baja Rims
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[This message has been edited by ccla (edited 06-09-2000).]

 

Hey CCLA,

Where did you get this lift and for how much? Do they make them for the 4x4? Also any problems encountered? Sorry, for all the ??'s, but I've been looking for one too.

1999 F250 LD ext. cab XLT
5.4L, 4R100 trans, 3.73 axle

 

I got mine from summit racing. www.summit.com or www.summitracing.com I think. Paid $130.00 and Yes they have them for 4x4's and No, No problems

 

I installed a Performance Accessories 3" body lift on my 97' F-150 4x4 ORP this past weekend with the help of 2 friends. It took about 10 hours and 3 cases of beer. It was worth every bit of it. I recommend it to all.
Time to but tires and wheels now. I will post pics when I'm finished.

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dam

 

CCLA, that truck looks cool but what is the deal with the guy with the white shirt on he is really pushing that truck down on his side. ahahhah steve

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• -1999 Ford F-150 Supercab Flareside ORP
• -Deep Wedgewood Blue
• -4.6 Liter V-8, Automatic Tranny 3.55 LS Rear End
• -Lund Lighted Moon Visor (painted)
• -Lund Interceptor Bug Guard (painted)
• -Deflecta-Shield Window Rain Guards (painted)
• -Delecta-Shield Slotted Tail Light Covers (painted)
• -Manik Grille Guard
• -Ford Factory Cab Steps
• -Extang Soft Bed Cover
• -Yellow Under Car Strip Lights
• -Tinted Windows (5% totally illegal)
• -Pioneer P725R CD Player w/Flip Face Head Unit
• -Superwhite Bulbs (from Online Store)
• -K&N Air Filter
• -Air Box Silencer Removed
• -Cranked Torsion Bars to Level Truck Out
• -In Loving Memory of Craig W. Menth Sr. Maltese Cross Fire Memorial Sticker

www.my-f150.com/steveo
steveo@f150fanatic.com



[This message has been edited by steveo (edited 06-14-2000).]

 

WHERE CAN I FIND PRICES AND MORE INFO ON THE PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES BODY LIFT?

 

Jeff3021

You will get more information here under products reviews, and almost every dealer sell those, so you will find different pricing. Mine was $123 and free shipping a month ago in JC Whitney.

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98 4x4 Lariat SC 5.4L ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 LS in oxford white two tone. Only modifications, K&N Filtercharger and Stepshield door sill protectors. Many more to come.

 

I'm thinking about doing my body lift this weekend or next. Did anyone run into any big problems? What took the longest time to install? A few friends are coming over to help, guess we need lots of beer......

Ron


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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, Stull Billet Grill, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html

 

I just got done with my truck. This weekend, my brother and I and I install a Performance accessories 3" body lift on my 99 4x4. It went surprisingly smooth. One thing that happened that was wrong with the kit, was the fuel tank vent hose that was sent along with the kit was the wrond size for my truck. The hose that came with the kit was way to big (wide). It wasn't a major problem, just ran down the auto store and bought a replacement for about $3. Other than that It went really well. One recomendation, When it says to "possibly remove radiator" There is no need to do this. If you have patience, or in my case a "hot knife" All you have to do is cut off the lower clips. saved me a couple of hours messing with the radiator. Also I accidently broke my rear licence-plate lights off. Still not sure how to take them off. Nothing a little superglue wont fix. I was wrong about one thing I had said in another forum. I realized it when I was putting the tires on (35x12.5x16) You do need to make a minor fender cut in the front. Nothing noticeable and nothing a hacksaw wont fix. After all was said and done. It came out beyond what I expented. I still have no pictures yet. But as soon as I do. They sill be here. Feel free to ask any questions.

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1999 F150 Supercab, Styleside,4X4. 4.6L Oxford White.
Performance Accessories 3" body lift.
35x12.5x16 BFG Radial-AT
16x8 Ultra Style 150
K&N air filter
20% window tint
Blue Halogen headlights.
Husky floor mats.

 

GreatWhite,
Congrats on the lift. Next weekend it looks like mine is going to be installed. I did notice the 2 tubes in the lift kit. One metal and one a rubber tube. Which one did you have problems with? I have no clue how the metal tube for the gas tanks will go on. I was reading the instructions but maybe i have to see it up in the air first.

Thanks,
Ron

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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, Stull Billet Grill, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html

 

Ok, just got back in from the garage. My fuel intake hose is metal and the vent is metal also and seems to be welded into it. The hoses go into rubber hoses that meet with the gas tank. My vent pipe seems to only be 1/2 inch instead of the 3/4 inch they sent.One other thing the intake tube is strapped to the body on the side of the bed. Do I remove this? Sorry for so many questions, but i'd rather be prepared with all the parts if the parts store is closed.

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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, Stull Billet Grill, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html



[This message has been edited by rmagers (edited 06-15-2000).]

 

The metal tube is the extension for the gas intake line. You have the rubber hose w/ a bend in it... the metal tube fits into that and is hose clamped on and it is the actual extension piece.

This was a joy to install on mine. Hint remove the hose from the body end and then wait till truck is lifted to do the extension install ...Mine was on sooooo tight...I had to sit under truck, behind the gas tank and contort myself to get to it ans wrestle it loose.

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1997 Arctic White F-150 XLT Flareside SC, K&N, Magnaflow muffler, Air Box mods, Bugflector II, Soft Tonneau Cover, Chrome Westin Bars, 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, tinted windows

Flares Rule!!!!!

 

Thanks for the help. I thought the intake tube was metal. If it only a rubber hose then this may not be too bad of a job. Anything else to look out for? I have the 5.4 with the electronic 4x4 switch. Doesn't look like i need the trans. bracket and no cutting of the 4x4 lever.

Thanks,

Ron


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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, Stull Billet Grill, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html

 

Its been 6mths since I did it but I think the order of the intake hose goes like this ...gas cap, angled metal tube to angled rubber hose. Before beginning lift, if I remember right, you remove the metal intake by removing three screws in body by gas cap, then remove it from rubber hose by loosening the clamp, then remove rubber hose from tank (lotsa fun) then you'll cut the rubber hose slightly above the bend, insert the metal extension and then reinstall after lifted. The key thing is where you cut your rubber intake line....and don't stick the extension in too far, it's a pain to try to ease it out once you've manhandled the whole contraption under the truck and have it in position to reinstall.

The vent hose in kit fit mine perfectly...getting it off was another matter.

and yep you're lucky, 5.4 doesn't need the tranny adaptor...I put the ^%*^%$ thing on backwards first try.....and I was concerned w/ the bend as well. (still am)

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1997 Arctic White F-150 XLT Flareside SC, K&N, Magnaflow muffler, Air Box mods, Bugflector II, Soft Tonneau Cover, Chrome Westin Bars, 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, tinted windows

Flares Rule!!!!!