I have a 1990 F-150 4x4, so far with no suspension mods. I want to put 32x11.5" muds on, but the front end droops down a bit as is the case with many trucks. For one thing, I don't like the way it looks and for another, if I put 32" tires on, it will be quite a close fit in the front I believe. I've heard of leveling kits and other things you can do to correct this problem, does anyone have any suggestions? I'm trying to find something somewhat affordable, but I don't want to cut any corners. Any help would be appreciated!

 

My opinion is to get yourself another set of coils. I have heard about spacers, but I wouldn't trust them. I would think a set of new springs would be really cheap. You may want to get a bit taller coils too, so you can fit 32's. Everyone has told me that 31's are the largest fit on a orig 4x4 F-150 without a lift. I have 31's now with no rubbing so far.

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1993 F-150 302/e4od/355 Limited slip. dual exhuast w/o mufflers, 2 1/4" pipes, Echo Tips, Summit Racing headers, accel plugs/wires(8.6mm)/rotor/cap, hypertech powermodule, 4 degree advance,Blaster Coil,MSd 6A Ignition, TPS Mod,hopefully roller rockers in the future,possible 4:10 gear swap 5% dark tint, Ford Bed mat, Bundy Chrome Drop bumper, Wrap-around bug deflector, 2-tone tan/brown. Alpine cd player and Pioneer speakers, with tweeters No room for anything else.

1989 F-150 XLT 4x4 Future 300hp engine build!

2000 Superduty CrewCab v-10, auto,2wd.

 

i got a pair of 1 1/2" lift springs from rough country-heckthorn offroad for my '90. now front and rear look perfectly level, i have 31's on it that rub the sway bars, but i have factory chrome dodge rims on it and they could have a different offset. the springs were about $120, and expect to pay $100 plus if you have the dealer align it, must be aligned after springs are installed.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I went to a tire place and they quoted me around $250 for new front coil springs, alignment, labor, and the whole deal. I think that's what I'll end up doing. I was thining about a lift, maybe, but I think I'll save my money, wait til I graduate college, then get myself a brand new F-150 and make that my dream truck come true!

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1990 F-150 4x4 XLT Lariat, reg. cab, short bed, fading 2 tone gray, 302 V8, 4.10 gears with rear limited slip, shorty headers, flowmaster exhaust with 3" dual chrome tips, K&N air filter, Delta diamond plated toolbox, great Alpine cd player, modest amp, subs, and tweeters, custom 15x8 rims, p.o.s. 31x10.5" a/t tires.

Future mods. include 1.5" front suspension lift, 32x11.5" muds (not sure which kind yet), superchip, and a paint job!

 

guys i had 31's on my two wheeler and it wasn't anywhere near rubbing. with the 33's i have now they would probably have fit if it wasn't for the bumper. Maybe i lucked out and got a higher one.
JB

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92 reg cab flareside 302 w/8.8 rear. Custom cat back exhaust with glasspacks and dual chrome tips. Summit performance headers, K&N air filter. Performance accesories 3" body lift, 33x12.50 sport kings on 15x10 chrome mod rims. Better built diamond plate toolbox. Aiwa cd player with JBL amp to two 6-1/2's and two 10" subs in boxes. NEW: Ford the best never rest floor mats (pretty sharp) Best mod to date: taking off the huge egr hood deflector.
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