hey guys im wonderin how hard it is to install a 3 inch body lift, like how do you lift the whole cab up and stuff like that? just curious because i might be buying some 35's and would either need to put a 3 inch body lift or else do fender cutouts. or maybe doing some kind of fender modifications would be better,,, any info would be great, Thanks!, Ben

 

use the search tool on the site. or their is a thread called "body lift" on the 97-03 section that has a link to some threads with help.

not being a jerk just helping out

 

alright thanks, but im wondering what is easier the body lift, or the fender cut outs, and i am also looking for the cheaper deal, i would think fender cut outs would be cheaper, but it might be harder, any info on what fenders cut outs look good and are fairly close to stock would be great, thanks, Ben

 

I've never seen cutout flares for the 97-03 F-150's. I'd go with the body lift. THey are not that hard to install. It's just time consuming and tedious.

 

They've got them now, there's a guy running them on a black ex-cab of our gen trucks.

 

yeah but im a noob at it, im looking at purchasing some 315/75/16 **** cepek tires with mickey thompson rims and am hoping im not going to have to tear the truck apart. so cuting the fenders would be an easier way, the only problem im worryed about is what i have to do for modifications height wise, because for rubbing on the frame i can just get spacers, but i was thinking of how i could trim the fenders to fit the 315's

 

do you know by chance who makes those cut outs for our model trucks? by the way im putting these on a 2000 ford f150 xlt

 

now that i look into this stuff as much as possible, ive found that going with the 3 inch body lift will be the best thing to do, if i were to do it myself is there an easy way to raise the cab and box off the frame?

 

Yep, a jack and some wood blocks, and patience.

 

I would go with a body lift. I'm running 315/75 r16s on my 03 after I installed a Body Lift. Currently there is no rubbing after a crank of the torsion bars and I zip tied back my gap guards to the frame. I recommend gap guards if you do a body lift, but many guys just make their own.

Here's some pics of the install process with captions and descriptions. I would figure at least a weekends worth of work. It's not hard, just takes a while because there are tons of little steps involved.

https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?num=13701

 

thanks for the link it seems to be very helpful, im only in highschool, but am a farm bay and have lots of skills with motors and welding etc, but have never done something this technical, but i think its worth a try,

 

Honestly it's not that difficult. Once you get the manual you'll see what we're talking about. If you can read directions, you can do the lift yourself. It's a pain in the *** at times, but not very complicated.

 

alright thanks guys, now any pointers as to which lift i should use?

 

Peformance Accessories. They might be the only one on the market for our trucks (97-03 plus 04 Heritage). I could be worng on that, but they are certainly the best. I would only recommend using that kit.

 

alright thanks, ill look into theres,