leveling coils and shims?
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From: arcadia,ca,usa
leveling coils and shims?
I JUST INSTALLED 2.5 FABTECH LEVELING KIT ON MY TRUCK. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP TO BE ALIGNED AND THE TOLD ME I NEED A SET OF SHIMS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO ALIGN THE TRUCK RIGHT. IF SOMEBODY KNOWS IF THIS IS TRUE AND IF IT IS, WHERE DO I BUY THIS 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.
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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.
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From: Baton Rouge, La
I think they might be called Excentrics? I heard that as well. Call Fabtech, they should have em if you really do need them
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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam , Kc Lights, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 33's
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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam , Kc Lights, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 33's
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From: Corona, CA, USA
How does the truck sit with the leveling coils? I've been thinking about getting them since I can't really afford a lift. If you got any pics, I'd love to see them. Thanks!
MJ
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MJ
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From: Lexington, NC
What about other front lift kits, as I was told by Fab-Tech that the leveking kit will not work on regular cabs?
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1999 F-150 WS 4.2 5-speed, reg. cab, short bed, Sport Grill, Pioneer DEH-P4000 CD, Rockford's 5 1/4 in the corners, Tinted windows, more to come....
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1999 F-150 WS 4.2 5-speed, reg. cab, short bed, Sport Grill, Pioneer DEH-P4000 CD, Rockford's 5 1/4 in the corners, Tinted windows, more to come....
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From: Baton Rouge, La
There are two options for lifting the front end of the Reg Cab 2wd F150. Option #1 : The Fabtech or California Super Truck Lifts. Consist of new A-Arms, Coil Springs, and Shocks. = 3.5 inches. Cost - Around a Grand. Option #2 The Bullseye Spindle Lift. Consists of a new spindle. Cost- $630. Also mantains factory ride. I opted for the later. Love it so far, Gonna add a body lift later.
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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam , Kc Lights, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 33's
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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam , Kc Lights, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 33's
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From: Lexington, NC
How difficult was the installation of the spindles? Also, how lift was provided and how much lift was needed in the rear? Thanks for your time... Doc
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1999 F-150 WS 4.2 5-speed, reg. cab, short bed, Sport Grill, Pioneer DEH-P4000 CD, Rockford's 5 1/4 in the corners, Tinted windows, more to come....
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1999 F-150 WS 4.2 5-speed, reg. cab, short bed, Sport Grill, Pioneer DEH-P4000 CD, Rockford's 5 1/4 in the corners, Tinted windows, more to come....
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From: Baton Rouge, La
The spindles took about 5 hours to do. It shouldn't have but I had to leave midway through to go rent a ball joint puller from autozone. (they only want a deposit, the rental is free) that took about an hour and a half ( one autozone was closed ) and We also stoped to eat lunch. Install was pretty easy. The lift is achieved because on the new spindle the place where U mount the tire is 3 inches lower than stock. I lifted the rear 1 inch with a block. That took 90 mins or so. Trucks sits level now but I need BIGGER TIRES !!!!! 
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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,2 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 33's
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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,2 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 33's