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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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questions about a body lift

I am thinking about putting a 3 inch body lift on my 97 F150 2wd. What are the pros and cons of putting one on?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Pros:
Fit bigger tires
Raise your ground clearance with the bigger tires (not much but its something)
Looks better in my opinion
Cheaper than suspension lift with the ability to add on to get higher in the future
Keeps all factory angles and such
Cons:
Kinda a PITA to put on but from what I've heard if you got a couple buddies then it shouldn't be too bad

If you are planning on putting a body lift on, spray your bolts with pb blaster or some other penetrating oil to make getting them off easier
 
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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ok, thanks. do i need to get a leveling kit too?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Only if you want to make your truck level. Our trucks come with rake in order to be level when there are loads in the bed.
I saw your other thread too, here are some pics

Wandell's: https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...body-lift.html
b2therad's: https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...body-lift.html
 
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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sweet. thank you very much.
 
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