I have a 98 xlt 5.4 ORP ex cab. I really want to put a 3" body lift with wheels and tires. Not sure yet about 33's, or 35's. Well, will this void my warranty at all? I already finished the motor up with exhaust, airaid, and chip. Thanks for any info.

 

I don't think it does. It's not like a suspension lift where your changing a lot of parts out. I don't think, but don't quote me, a suspension lift will, as long as it's not over a certain height (probably 4-5 inches). Most of the Ford kits are this height and retain the factory geometries and drive angles. The best thing to do is call the dealer and ask. Hopefully you can find somebody knowledgeable on the subject or at least somebody that won't be a jerk towards you. You might also want to call some 4WD drive or off-road shops that sell lift kits and ask them.

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1998 F-150 XLT 4x4, Regular Cab, Short-Bed, 4.6L V-8, 5-Speed, 3.55 Rear Gears, Dark Toreador Red

 

I'm sure if something goes wrong with your truck and it can in any way possibly be traced back to the tires, they will find a way to void the warranty because of them. My dealer claimed that extra weight would cause all sorts of wear and tear on the drivetrain. They also said that the bigger tire would cause all sorts of problems with the computer and my trans would destroy itself. I have had no problems at all.
The body lift probably wont void any warranty because it does not change anything, just raises the body. I went ahead and waited for my warranty to run out before I did anything but as soon as it ran out...up it went!

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97 F-150 Black, 4x4 XLT ext.cab,sb,offroad pack.
4" Susp. lift, 3" body
4.56 gears w/LS,Borla exhaust
35" BFG.,16.5x9.75 Weld Scorpio V wheels, Edelbrock IAS Shocks,Lift Lips,
K&N Filter, TransGo Shift kit,
Bug shield,Tinted windows
Sony ES head unit,Sony ES changer,MTX Thunderform sub,Boston Acoustic Pro-Series up front, Polk in rear,PPI & Coustic Amps,Alpine Alarm
Check it out at:

http://members.aol.com/squanto804/scottwebpage.html

 

I'm also waiting on my warranty to expire.. Only about 16k miles to go, and up mine goes.


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keith@myf150.com
http://www.myf150.com
Rocky Mount, NC

1999 F-150 XLT Styleside, Black On Black, SuperCab, Short Bed, 4x4, ORP, 4.6L Auto, 3.55LS

Mods: DrawTite Class III Hitch, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard/Brush Guards, KC Daylighters, Custom Dual Exhaust w/ Dual Flowmaster 40's-Straight Out The Back, Airaid FIPK, SuperChips Chip, Bug Deflector, Pace-Edwards Roll-Top Bed Cover

 

That makes 3. Mine comes down to money or warranty, whichever comes first.

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1998 F-150 XLT 4x4, Regular Cab, Short-Bed, 4.6L V-8, 5-Speed, 3.55 Rear Gears, Dark Toreador Red

 

Im a gambler, fabtech is going on next week..only 9000 miles..i cant wait that would be to responsible....lol
Dave

LIVE FOR TODAY, AS THERE MAY BE NO TOMORROW

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside, 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/ 265 scorpions,all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!!