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Old May 9, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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My 2001 Ford F150 2wd

I was wondering what i need to do to my truck so that i can fit 315 75 16r's on my stock 2001 2wd F150 ... i dont know what to buy between a levelin kit or a body lift or coiling springs or what i want better suspenion height and i want to be able to fit those tires with no or minimal rub for the least money. If anyone knows what i can do can you let me know the estimated price and what to buy
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Old May 9, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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put a leveling kit and a 3" body lift...that's your cheapest option anyways...or a 6" suspension lift (several of these on here.....i'd do it if i had money for gears and tires too)
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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thanks any suggestions on brand and how large of velein kit
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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The PA body lifts seem most common. That'll run you like $250-300. I'd go with a 1.5" leveling spacer but you could also do a 2" or 2.5". You'll need to get an alignment with a level. I can't tell you how much this or installation would cost, but doing everything yourself can save quite a bit.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Fabtech 7.5" performance lift
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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you cant get 35"s on our body style 2wds with just a level and Bl

youll need at least 6" of lift. either do spindles, spacer and BL or full 6" or 7.5" kit impo
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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this made me curious....first how much do BLs cost to install, and on another note how much can you get a used suspension lift(plus install) for?
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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BL's run around 800-1000 installed unless you can find a place that doesnt know how hard it is to do and do it for cheaper.

suspension lifts are much easier to install imo but will run around 800 to install plus the lift.

best solution is to get a full lift and install it yourseld
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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I got my lift used for $900 and installed it myself in the driveway.
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 02:00 AM
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i have no clue about used lifts but a new PA body lift runs about $215 and a leveling kit is about $40. BUT learn from my mistakes you CANNOT put 35" tires on your truck with just a leveling kit and a BL. i tried and faild. now with a level and a BL and spindles...... your golded my friend.
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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get a 4wd and put a body lift on it and you can run 35s all day long for $180
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by trailhunterf150
i have no clue about used lifts but a new PA body lift runs about $215 and a leveling kit is about $40. BUT learn from my mistakes you CANNOT put 35" tires on your truck with just a leveling kit and a BL. i tried and faild. now with a level and a BL and spindles...... your golded my friend.

That's a great looking 2wd man...good work
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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yep shure is , the stock wheels look good on it
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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i got my 35's
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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^^^ good lookin rig
 
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