i have a 3'' spindle lift in my truck and i want to add 2'' more. i have seen a few members with coil spring lift, can anyone tell me how much stiffer your ride turned. i do not want ruin my nice comfortable ride. my truck is 2wd and i am looking at the fabtech 2"leveling kit. thank you.

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99 xlt sc,4.6 2w.d.,gibson catback,superchip,airaid,rsx shocks,hellwig sway bar(soon to be removed),3" front lift.

 

Where did you get the spindle lift and how much? Did you do the install or have it done?

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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, 4.6, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs

 

I bought them from 4wheel wholesellers and they were about 540.00 including tax. i did install them myself and it took me about 8 hrs. they wanted 315.00 for installation so that is why i did it myself. it is not that hard, just make sure you have all the tools before you start the job.

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99 xlt sc,4.6 2w.d.,gibson catback,superchip,airaid,rsx shocks,hellwig sway bar(soon to be removed),3" front lift.

 

I would not recommend the leveling kit. It may top out your upper A-arms, making it almost impossible to adjust camber to the correct specs. The leveling kit works only with the supercab. Even with the supercab, I would recommend doing it right with the 3 1/2" lift. I believe it will save you some alignment troubles in the long run. The upper A-arms on my Fabtech lift are beefy and, in my opinion, are worth the money.

 

One more thing. My ride did firm up with the 3 1/2 inch lift-now with the truck unloaded, the front and rear springs feel about the same stiffness. It isn't unacceptably harsh, however. It just gives you a little more feel of the road surface. Oh well- If I had wanted a Cadillac, I would have bought one.

 

thank you for all the feedback. now, how much was the 31/2 lift including installation?

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99 xlt sc,4.6 2w.d.,gibson catback,superchip,airaid,rsx shocks,hellwig sway bar(soon to be removed),3" front lift.