Fabtech 7 1/2" Long Travel Kit Now Available

[G Patricio]

Today, I purchased the Fabtech Long Travel Control Arm Kit. I currently have the 6 1/2 Ultimate Lift Kit, so I only needed to purchase the control arm kit, as it uses the same springs and spindles. Since I'll only gain an inch of front lift, I won't be touching the rear. I will install the kit next weekend and post my comments and pics. I didn't get the dual shock cage, because it won't be available for a bit longer. In the interim, I will run the single shock in the factory position. I've been waiting for it's release for a while now, can't wait to get it done! The guys at Off Road Warehouse told me Fabtech was delaying the release of the dual shock cage because of clearance problems with the cage and the 5.4l motor. ------------------ 99 F150 XLT SC 2WD, Fabtech 6 1/2" Lift, 3" body lift, Centerlines with 35" BFG Mud Terrains. [This message has been edited by G Patricio (edited 11-25-2000).]

[CR1]

Please let me know if you will be selling any of your old setup. I might be interested in purchasing it from you. cr1f150@yahoo.com

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*1999 2WD XLT 4.2L 4R70W Auto
*3.31 8.8" Rear End
*3" Bullseye Lift Spindles
*275/70/16 Dunlop Radial Rover A/T's
*Custom Magnaflow Catback
*Airaid Intake
*Clear Corners
*Billet Grill
*Alpine 5-Channel Amp
*4 Pioneer 6815 Speakers
*1 Rockford Fosgate Punch 12" Subwoofer http://www.geocities.com/cr1f150/mytruck.html



[This message has been edited by CR1 (edited 11-26-2000).]

[ccla]

Ditto

[G Patricio]

CR1 & ccla,

When I finish the install, all I will have to sell are the upper control arms. The only difference between the 6 1/2 and 7 1/2 inch kits is the 6 1/2 inch kit replaces the upper control arm and the 7 1/2 inch kit replaces both upper and lower control arms. I keep the same fabtech coil springs and spindles. But I will let you know.

[DAVENSA]

Patricio,
How much did they sell the upper control arms for....I am thinking about the addition also.......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,Eagle polished wheels 16x10 w/Yokahama Geolandars 315/75/16s,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,3" spindles, 3" body lift=9 1/2 inches of lift, lift lips.coverking dash cover, Lumi Logo's (front and rear), clear front corner lenses, muth mirrors,dash mounted CB, (TX Chapter requirement,lol),personalized license plates, Superlift traction bars,Image tail light covers (painted).and it still fits in the garage, yeahhhhhh

San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM

[G Patricio]

DAVENSA,

From your description, I see you already have the 6 1/2 inch lift. In order to upgrade to the 7 1/2 inch long travel kit, you need to purchase the control arm kit, which contains BOTH upper and lower control arms. That kit alone cost me 1299.00 before taxes. The dual shock cage is supposed to go for around 450.00 without shocks. For those wanting the complete kit, control arms, springs, spindles, and rear lift, expect to spend about 2500.00 without shocks or installation.

[TexasAg]

Man, for those prices, you need to have a serious talk with Santa Claus! Ouch!

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'98 F150 S/C 5.4 V8 4x2, Aggie maroon, spindle lift, blocks and leafs, Rancho RSX shocks, Airaid filter system, Pro Comp 305/70/16, AR Baja 16x8, Dynomax duals, and some other stuff

[G Patricio]

I agree, and I did. Unfortunately, Santa, (my wife), wants something in return. So after a little negotiation, we each get an early Xmas present.

[brew1891]

G Patricio-- email me a price if you are interested in selling the upper arms you had to remove.

Brew1891@aol.com

[JonC]

Brew1891,

If you're interested, I've got the Fabtech rear-end kit for that lift (shocks, 2" blocks and U-bolts) sitting in my garage gathering dust! Had 'em on my truck for about 3 months, took 'em off when I added the spindles and a taller rear-end kit about 2 months ago.


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-JonC-
*Silver 2000 4x2 F150 Supercab
*4.6L Triton V8
*BFG 285/75/16 AT KO's
*16 x 8 Panther Custom 108's
*K&N GenII FIPK
*Custom Cat-back w/ Flowmaster 50 Series
*Fabtech 6.5" "Ultimate" suspension lift
*Smittybilt nerf bars
*Extang Black Max soft tonneau
*Clear corners
*tint/vent visors/air deflector
(no, I did NOT get stuck in
the accessory dept. at K-Mart!)



[This message has been edited by JonC (edited 11-28-2000).]

[CR1]

Jon, please give me your e-mail address, I live in Lake Forest, and I might be interested. cr1f150@yahoo.com

[brew1891]

Jon-- Send me an email with a price to Brew1891@aol.com

Thanks

[JonC]

cr1 & Brew...

e-mails are on the way. Let me know if you're interested and we can work something out.

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-JonC-
*Silver 2000 4x2 F150 Supercab
*4.6L Triton V8
*BFG 285/75/16 AT KO's
*16 x 8 Panther Custom 108's
*K&N GenII FIPK
*Custom Cat-back w/ Flowmaster 50 Series
*Fabtech 6.5" "Ultimate" suspension lift
*Smittybilt nerf bars
*Extang Black Max soft tonneau
*Clear corners
*tint/vent visors/air deflector
(no, I did NOT get stuck in
the accessory dept. at K-Mart!)