Hi where can i buy coil spacers like you have on your truck. i know it will rough up my ride a little but i want about an 1 or 2 inches of lift in the front and dont want to spend alot for a little lift. If i get the spacers in the front do i need new shocks or will my stock one work just fine. how much are they and what sizes do they come in.

Thank for the help,
JDm
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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,SPIDERGEAR BED WEB,PROCOMP HEADLIGHT BLACKOUTS.



[This message has been edited by JDm (edited 05-15-2000).]

 

AIM (chassis tech)has spring spacers for $70 a pair. They advertise lifts of up to 3". Their number is 1-800-636-6947. I hope this helps.

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'97 2wd F150 XLT, drk red/tan, 3 door, 5.4L, auto.

No mods yet. Future (in order of priority): ~6" lift, grille guard w/ 2 KC auxillary lights, Flowmaster 40, air filter

 

I think ccla got his from the auto parts store. I know I've seen them there before. You can probably get them from 1, 2 and 3 inches. You shouldn't need to get new shocks until you pass 2 inches.

 

I got them from a place like Napa or Discount Auto Parts. ( I can't remember now ) they were $7.00 each and are 1". 1" is the only size I've seen. And I do not have new shocks ( Yet ) The Kind I have look like a rubber doughnut. Round and hollow with a groove in it for the spring to fit in. Mine are in the lower control arm with the spring on top of it.

 

ccla,
what does it take to do the install on the 1inch spacers?
would they have them at Pepboys?
what brand are they?
what size tires can i fit?

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



[This message has been edited by JDm (edited 05-16-2000).]

 

Rent a spring compressor from Autozone or something like that. Compress the spring and slide the spacer under the spring and then uncompress the spring.

Dunno about Pep boys. Brand is called "Help"

 

Yes, PEP boys has them....Dave

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is it hard to compress the spring?\
i have no suspension installation experence but know a fair amount about my suspension. Should i just get some suspension shop do it for me.

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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6,FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST, K&N Filter Injection Performance Kit, MANIKS GRILLE GUARD, PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER WITH 4 3WAY SPEAKERS,SPIDERGEAR BED WEB,PROCOMP HEADLIGHT BLACKOUTS.
JDsF150@austin.rr.com


[This message has been edited by JDm (edited 05-18-2000).]

 

You'll need to rent that spring compressor from Autozone. Then It would really help to have an impact wrench. Otherwise I'd let a shop do it.

 

ccla,
Does the coilspacer slide right under or does the shock have to be moved to get it in place. You said something about an impact wrench, what is that for?

thanks,
J.D.

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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6,FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST, K&N Filter Injection Performance Kit, MANIKS GRILLE GUARD, PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER WITH 4 3WAY SPEAKERS,SPIDERGEAR BED WEB,PROCOMP HEADLIGHT BLACKOUTS.
JDsF150@austin.rr.com

 

The Shocks must come out to do it. The impact wrench is to tighten the spring compressor. Otherwise your arm is gonna be REAL tired afterward.

 

CCLA,

 

CCLA, did your coil spacer come with a cut thought one side, if so cant you just open the cut up so it will just slide in around the shock

[This message has been edited by JDm (edited 05-25-2000).]

 

We might have done that if we didn't need to remove the shock to get the spring compressor in there.

 

I dont think so