what do i need for my 2wd front end to sit like 4x4
#46
07-18-2008, 08:23 PM
Yeah, I know it was a little too harsh, but sometimes it needs to be said. And there are many members who will argue with you no matter how much evidence you have, just for the sake of argueing. That last sentence was meant for them.
#47
07-18-2008, 08:40 PM
Thanks 05redfx4
I was looking for a 1.5" leveling kit for my 2wd, do not want to really go high, just level the front to match the back. I will look into replacing the shocks, probably a wash as far as $. Also, I was looking at the Bilstein 5100, but the stock or aftermarket 4wd shock might be less $. I have already switched out the stock tires for 265/70's
I was looking for a 1.5" leveling kit for my 2wd, do not want to really go high, just level the front to match the back. I will look into replacing the shocks, probably a wash as far as $. Also, I was looking at the Bilstein 5100, but the stock or aftermarket 4wd shock might be less $. I have already switched out the stock tires for 265/70's
#48
07-18-2008, 08:58 PM
Thanks 05redfx4
I was looking for a 1.5" leveling kit for my 2wd, do not want to really go high, just level the front to match the back. I will look into replacing the shocks, probably a wash as far as $. Also, I was looking at the Bilstein 5100, but the stock or aftermarket 4wd shock might be less $. I have already switched out the stock tires for 265/70's
I was looking for a 1.5" leveling kit for my 2wd, do not want to really go high, just level the front to match the back. I will look into replacing the shocks, probably a wash as far as $. Also, I was looking at the Bilstein 5100, but the stock or aftermarket 4wd shock might be less $. I have already switched out the stock tires for 265/70's
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#49
07-18-2008, 09:47 PM
Here is the stock FX4 front shocks http://newtakeoff.com/index.asp?Page...OD&ProdID=7781 this is about the cheapest I've seen them.
so I guess a 4x2 could gain 3.5 to 4" of height in the front for about $180 ($80 leveling kit, $100 for shocks)
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07-18-2008, 11:33 PM
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see this is where i become confused some say i only need the shocks and some say it's the shocks and coils how much tho just curious, do you have your stock rear blocks too? I am pretty damn sure I just need the stock shocks I might just buy the ones of of the site
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07-19-2008, 01:37 AM
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we need someone to look up the parts for the coilover assembly's, I'm sure there are a few different coils. the question how different are they?
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#56
07-20-2008, 07:33 PM
Yes you are correct, by just replacing your 2wd front shocks with 4x4 shocks you will gain 1" of lift in the front. If you are mechanically inclined, you can swap them out in about an hour. As long as you know what you're doing, you can swap them without a spring compressor, just basic hand tools. The alignment is recommended, but not neccessary, you are only going up 1 inch. The only thing adjustable on the 04-up 150's is the toe-in/toe-out. The caster and camber are fixed and non-adjustable. A conversion kit is available to allow you to adjust the caster/camber.
#59
07-21-2008, 11:41 AM
Had 3 (2004 stx, 2005 xlt and 2006 xlt all 4wd scabs).
Bought the xl cheap (off lease and a plan saved around 9k on a 21k truck), leased the others. All had nose down, it's always bothered me, but being leases I didn't want to spend any $ on em. With the buy I'll have it awhile longer, so don't mind putting some xtras on.
Bought the xl cheap (off lease and a plan saved around 9k on a 21k truck), leased the others. All had nose down, it's always bothered me, but being leases I didn't want to spend any $ on em. With the buy I'll have it awhile longer, so don't mind putting some xtras on.