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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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03 front lift????

I currently have after market torsion keys on my 03 f150 and they are wearing out the front end of my truck. I would go back to my stock keys but i wouldn't be able to fit my tires that are currently on the truck. so what i would like to do is get the parts for a 3 or 4in suspension lift for just the front to keep the level look. does anyone know where i can buy just the front parts or have any advice that could keep my truck level without wearing out the front end??
 
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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i would like to know too... i cranked my t-bars a little, but still not level and I dont really want to get the keys... are there any other options minus buying a lift kit?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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you can get a 3" bl with your cranked t-bars and to the op the aftermarket keys are the reason its wearing out since they allow you to put too much load on the suspension.

id put the stock keys and a 3" bl
 
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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You would be a lot cheaper to just install a 3 inch body lift and back off the preload on those aftermarket torsion bar keys.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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yep. what he said. body lift is going to be your cheapest way to go. make sure you crank those aftermarket t bars all the way down. it will fix your front end problem and you will get a better ride as well.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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by the looks of his pictures he already has a body lift.

your only step now is a suspension lift.
I know there was one for sale over on CHUCKSTRUCKS.NET
 
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.2trimble
by the looks of his pictures he already has a body lift.

your only step now is a suspension lift.
I know there was one for sale over on CHUCKSTRUCKS.NET
agreed it does look like theres already a BL on there now
 
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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yes i already have a BL. i would like to go with about a 4 in lift but there just so expensive, but for now i am definitely going to turn down those torsion bars
 
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by smoke stained
yes i already have a BL. i would like to go with about a 4 in lift but there just so expensive, but for now i am definitely going to turn down those torsion bars
thats definitely the best idea. No need to take them out just unload them. Get as much preload off the as possible.

you can find go used 6" Fabtechs lifts for CHEAP.

i wouldnt put a different lift on my truck if it was still IFS FABTECH all the way
 
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Do you know where i could look for a used lift?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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c-list!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by smoke stained
yes i already have a BL. i would like to go with about a 4 in lift but there just so expensive, but for now i am definitely going to turn down those torsion bars
At least 1.5 turns, it made a big difference all around, but I have the long bars and factory keys.
 

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