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Mar 21, 2000 | 11:16 PM

brew1891

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Help me make a decision!

Ok I am really confused and undecided as to what I should do with my F150. I have been pondering for months how to lift my 2wd. Ive narrowed it down to 3" spindles or 3" body lift with 285's. Which one should I go with. Spindles seem easier and less intrusive of an install, but are way more expensive. A body lift doesnt look as good but is CHEAP!
Furthermore where is the cheapest place to get spindles? 4wheelparts wants almost $600! They also claim that these spindles are ProComp and that they ont carry Bulleye because they would not honor warranty claims.
Please help me clear the air and decide, this lowrider truck is killing me!

Sorry so long and thanks for helping!
Jad

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1997 F150, Reg. cab.,2wd, 4.2 V6, Stepside.

Mods so far: Toolbox, CB Radio, Tint, K&N filter, Kenwood MASK CD Player.

Very soon: Body Lift, Coil spacers?, 285/75/16 BFG AT's

Mar 21, 2000 | 11:34 PM

veloci

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From: arcadia,ca,usa

brew1891,
go with the spindles. I bought a set from 4wheel wholesellers for $415.00. They were procomp but the instructions said BULLEYES. I think you should call the Redondo Beach store and get the right info. This location has got some of the best personnel among all their stores. I would not go with the body lift even though it is cheaper, spindles are the way to go. Remember, you get what you pay for. Hope this helped.

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Black 99 xlt sc flairside,4.6 2w.d.,50 series flowmaster catback,
superchip,
rsx shocks,
hellwig sway bar,
3" lift procomp spindles,A/R PHYTHON,285/75/16 A/T B.F,2' BLOCKS REAR.

FUTURE MODS: driving lights, LS AND 4.10 GEARS.

Mar 22, 2000 | 03:51 AM

Roadrage

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Brew
Go with the spindles. You will be happier with the over all look and performance(you gain ground clearance with the spindles, not so with a body lift.$415 may sound like alot now, but later on you don't want to be saying,"if I only spend another $300.........."

Mar 22, 2000 | 03:53 AM

Roadrage

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Forgot my sig. Didn't want you to think I wasn't talking from experience.
Rage

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97 F150 4.6 XLT, Ext. Cab,Black/Grey, 6in. lift w/spindles and A-arms, Am. Racing 'Baja' wheels w/Goodyear 305's,Dynomax cutoff,Speed Grille,Pioneer deck and changer

Mar 22, 2000 | 10:02 AM

ccla

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Actually Roadrage, The ONLY way to gain ground clearence is larger tires. Your axles are the closest things to the ground. The only way to get them up is BIG MEATS. Now Since both the spindle lift and Body Lifts allow for larger tires then they both Give to more ground clearence.

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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, 3" Body Lift, 1" Coil Spacers, 3" Blocks In Rear,Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors,Air Box Mod, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,4 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. 35" BFGOODRICH ALL TERRAIN KO'S Mounted on 16.5x9.75 American Racing Baja Rims
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Mar 23, 2000 | 09:52 PM

brew1891

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Thanks for all the help! Im sure spindles are the way to go its just the money part, spindles pretty much delay the shocks and bushings. If im reading my differential tag right i have 3.55 gears. Are there smaller gears in the F150s? Anyone know how well they turn 285's(BFG AT's)? What will the ratio be with these larger tires? Ah decision, decisions!

Mar 24, 2000 | 11:43 AM

Chris Thomas

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Hey ccla,

Do you also have to edit your posts to get the links on your pics to work?

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Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Lowered 3" front/5" rear, Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, and whatever else I can think of!!!

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