Okay, as I get closer to making the decision on a lift, I have a question. I just invested $$ in new Mud Terrains, 265/75/16 thinking that I would NOT lift my truck. Now, I'm thinking differently! Will a 3 inch lift look good with just 265's? Does anyone have a picture of a truck with this setup? Thanks!

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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, 265/75/R16 Futura Mud Terrains, Ford Bedliner, Tinted Windows
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I have the spindle lift and the stock 255s that came with my pickup. It looks OK, but I'm about to get the 285s in a month or so. That's what most of the guys put on the spindle lifts and it looks good.

It sounds like the your 265s and the lift will look similar to a stock 4WD.

 

Texas-

What did the lift run you ($$). Also, is the ride about the same or did it stiffen up? I heard that the stock ride is maintained with just the spindles...

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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, 265/75/R16 Futura Mud Terrains, Ford Bedliner, Tinted Windows
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The ride is the same as before. I paid ~$700 for the tax, spindles, leafs and cam bolts. I also had to get an alignment.

 

I've got the 265's(they look a little bigger than that though) and I have a 3" body lift. They look fine...it looks like a stock 4x4...I parked right next to a 4x4 and height was same and tire size looked pretty much right on too except he had the 17" rims...

to be honest I had the same concern as you...I didn't want to look stupid running 265's w/ a lift but I am very pleased w/ the look and I get a lot of compliments on my truck. Do I wish I had bought bigger tires?..sorta but as I bought 'em a month before I decided to do lift I gotta keep 'em ..the boss...oops meant the wife would shoot me if I spent any more $$$.

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1997 Arctic White F-150 XLT Flareside SC, K&N, Magnaflow muffler, Air Box mods, Bugflector II, Soft Tonneau Cover, Chrome Westin Bars, 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, tinted windows

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do any of you have pics of an f150 with just a spindle lift.


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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6,FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST, K&N FILTERCHARGER, MANIKS GRILLE GUARD, PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER WITH 4 3WAY SPEAKERS.

 

what kind of lift does the STX have in the rear, because it does not look level. where can you buy 3 inch coil spacers? what size tires does he have on his truck(the ext. Cab truck)?

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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6,FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST, K&N FILTERCHARGER, MANIKS GRILLE GUARD, PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER WITH 4 3WAY SPEAKERS.



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the stx probably has blocks in the rear. 1 or 2"'s. Dave has the spindles and a Fabtech A-Arm And coil kit. Not Spacers. It includes a new Coil Spring.

 

What size tires is Davenza running? 285's?

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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, 265/75/R16 Futura Mud Terrains, Ford Bedliner, Tinted Windows
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He's got 33x12.5's

 

Does Davensa have a website, or another pic a little closer to the truck? Trying to get a visual on the tires and lift...it's a total of 6.5 inches, right?

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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, 265/75/R16 Futura Mud Terrains, Ford Bedliner, Tinted Windows
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Mudder where did you get the pictures of their trucks

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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6,FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST, K&N FILTERCHARGER, MANIKS GRILLE GUARD, PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER WITH 4 3WAY SPEAKERS.

 

I have the STX with 3" spindles and 1.5" blocks in the back. I wish i would of gotten the 2" blocks and it resemble the stock 4x4 in the back more. My truck was higher than MUDDER'S 4x4 by an inch or less until he put on 285's. Who knows now. Davensa has the same tires as I(285/75/16). Hey Dave I am really interested to ride in your truck to feel your set up. It may be something I do. Looks sweet in the pic.

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1998 F150 XLT Reg. Cab, STX, White, 4.2 v6, 4x2, K&N, 3.55, Manik grill gaurd, **** Cepek 100 watt driving lamps, Kenwood mask CD-player, drop hitch, Ford hitch insert, 16x8 Atlas rims w/ 285/75/16 BFG All-Terrains KO all on a 3 inch bullseye spindles. Looks like a serious truck now!

 

Here is a pic of EXTINGUISHFIRE's truck with a 3 1/2" Fabtech spindle lift, he's runnin 285's:


Here is DAVENSA's, he has a 3 1/2" Fabtech too but also has 3" coil spaceres, it's a badass truck:

 

The ride is stiff over speed bumps and such,(nothing to harsh i cant live with) but on the highway and streets its nice and smooth....We went rock climbing at the San Antonio Rally and she held her own..Its sits about 6ft 7inches now so it stil fits in the garage...lol..If it wasnt for that I would be going another 3 inches and 35 inch tires....who knows maybe next year.......Dave

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),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!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover, Lumi Logo's (front and rear), clear front corner lenses, muth mirrors,3" bullseye spindles, dash mounted CB, (TX Chapter requirement,lol),personalized license plates.

San Antonio
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