ADVICE ON LIFTING
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ADVICE ON LIFTING
I would like to use this space to try to understand lifting my 1998 F150 Xcab 4x4. I really would like to lift my truck but after driving a lifted 93 Ford Bronco I know that it is definitely hard on the vehicle. Can someone recommend a particular brand of lift that somehow keeps the great ride I have now, or which lift would help stress cracks? Does anyone know how I can find out what gears I have to determine tire size for gear ratio? My truck has the Triton 5.4 with overdrive. Also, is there any place that I can find out exactly what my truck came with at the time it was delivered?
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Not sure exactly what you are asking, anytime you lift a truck it is going to change your ride, either by the tire change or lift. You will have to sacrifice the ride alittle for the look. bigED has just lifted his and I am sure he will give you some advice, but everytime I have lifted a truck the ride has suffered alittle. Except the 4x2 spindle kit, but the tire change affects the ride after that.....Good luck. Dave
ps..The bronco has a short wheel base so your ride with the truck will be better...
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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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ps..The bronco has a short wheel base so your ride with the truck will be better...
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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
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM
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What I am trying to find out is, i know with the independant front suspension I want to get a lift that gives me the best ride, as well as knowing what others have done, and what they would do differently if they could start over. Im also wanting to know if one lift is better than another for the 98 Ford F150.
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A body lift doesnt affect the ride of your truck. I just installed a performance accesories 3 inch body lift, with 315 75 16 BFG ko's on 16 x 8 ultra wheels. The truck actually seems to ride better now. The shifter being three inches lower is not very noticeable.
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DAVENSA is correct. You are going to notice some ride difference, you just cannot get away from that.
I put a 4inch Rancho lift on my 2000 f-150 4x4 with 33 inch BFG ko's. The ride is much the same as stock because I didn't crank the front torsion bars all the way. It is a bit stiffer on bumps, but as far as regular road driving it is smooth as a baby's a$$.
I don't know which brand lift to recommend, but I did alot of research on my lift choice and I chose between the Rancho and the Superlift. The only reason I didn't go with the Superlift is I heard from several people both in the industry and people who had a Superlift that the steering linkage was faulty.
Good luck and the only word of caution I have for you is once you lift it, it will never be high enough.
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Y2K F150 4x4 ORP Lariat 5.4L Loaded to the max Oxford white all the way down
K&N filter,tinted glass,DEE-ZEE platnium series black tool box.SUPERCHIP,
manik grill guard with 2 PIAA 120 watt off-road racing lights (they're bright)
Gibson swept side cat back exhaust. White Face gauges, lighted Ford logo, Airraid.
16.5 x 9.75 Centerline style 33 extreme duty wheels wrapped with 33x12.50x16.5
BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A KO's.
4" RANCHO lift with RS 5000 rancho shocks.
Cobra C.B. with dual white whips with black tips.
I have alot to do before april... not so much now.
edwardmb@earthlink.net
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I put a 4inch Rancho lift on my 2000 f-150 4x4 with 33 inch BFG ko's. The ride is much the same as stock because I didn't crank the front torsion bars all the way. It is a bit stiffer on bumps, but as far as regular road driving it is smooth as a baby's a$$.
I don't know which brand lift to recommend, but I did alot of research on my lift choice and I chose between the Rancho and the Superlift. The only reason I didn't go with the Superlift is I heard from several people both in the industry and people who had a Superlift that the steering linkage was faulty.
Good luck and the only word of caution I have for you is once you lift it, it will never be high enough.
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Y2K F150 4x4 ORP Lariat 5.4L Loaded to the max Oxford white all the way down
K&N filter,tinted glass,DEE-ZEE platnium series black tool box.SUPERCHIP,
manik grill guard with 2 PIAA 120 watt off-road racing lights (they're bright)
Gibson swept side cat back exhaust. White Face gauges, lighted Ford logo, Airraid.
16.5 x 9.75 Centerline style 33 extreme duty wheels wrapped with 33x12.50x16.5
BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A KO's.
4" RANCHO lift with RS 5000 rancho shocks.
Cobra C.B. with dual white whips with black tips.
I have alot to do before april... not so much now.
edwardmb@earthlink.net
Please don't drink and drive!
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Hey Jayson,
DO you have pics of your lifted truck yet? If so Id love to see how the new 315's look on 16" wheels!
Thanks lots,
Jason
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2000 F150 XLT SC 4x2, 5.4L auto, 3.55 LS, Med Toreador solid, Med Graphite int,pwr everything except seat, CD player...Added so far=Stull grill,tinted windows,keyless entry/alarm
Im such an ***...
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DO you have pics of your lifted truck yet? If so Id love to see how the new 315's look on 16" wheels!
Thanks lots,
Jason
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2000 F150 XLT SC 4x2, 5.4L auto, 3.55 LS, Med Toreador solid, Med Graphite int,pwr everything except seat, CD player...Added so far=Stull grill,tinted windows,keyless entry/alarm
Im such an ***...
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Yeah, Hey Jason, lets see that truck!!!! I think that the 315's are a good size for our trucks, but I am soooo indecisive about wheels....I really like the Enkei Wun Gun wheels like on the "Himalaya" concept Expy, but great gawd those babys are expensive...and I have never seen them in person....
Also, are the 8 inch wheels wide enough to look right with the 315's??? I also like Ultra Sphere's, and I think they come in 16x8 but I'm not sure...
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Finally Here!!!!!!
2000 F150 4x4 Lariat
5.4L V8, ORP, Tow Pkg, Lthr Captain Chairs
Plain Black w/o trim color
Plenty of Mods soon....
Also, are the 8 inch wheels wide enough to look right with the 315's??? I also like Ultra Sphere's, and I think they come in 16x8 but I'm not sure...
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Finally Here!!!!!!
2000 F150 4x4 Lariat
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Plain Black w/o trim color
Plenty of Mods soon....
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Here's a picture of my 315-75-16's on a 16x8 rim...
I think the combination is just right!
Just my $.02
E
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Jacked '97 Expedition XLT 4x4,5.4L,4" Trailmaster lift, 315-75-16's on 16x8 ASA rims, K&N filter, Smittybuilt sure steps, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X811 CD w/ 10 Disc Changer, Zapco amps, KEF seperates, Boston Acoustics Pro-10" sub and lots of future plans...will work for truck parts!
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I think the combination is just right!
Just my $.02
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Jacked '97 Expedition XLT 4x4,5.4L,4" Trailmaster lift, 315-75-16's on 16x8 ASA rims, K&N filter, Smittybuilt sure steps, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X811 CD w/ 10 Disc Changer, Zapco amps, KEF seperates, Boston Acoustics Pro-10" sub and lots of future plans...will work for truck parts!
For truck photos see...
"EX" Files
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The tires look great......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
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM
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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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Are you serious...This isn't my first rodeo!
No Weights...Just Reflections!
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Jacked '97 Expedition XLT 4x4,5.4L,4" Trailmaster lift, 315-75-16's on 16x8 ASA rims, K&N filter, Smittybuilt sure steps, Magnaflow cat back, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X811 CD w/ 10 Disc Changer, Zapco amps, KEF seperates, Boston Acoustics Pro-10" sub and lots of future plans...will work for truck parts!
For truck photos see...
"EX" Files
No Weights...Just Reflections!
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Jacked '97 Expedition XLT 4x4,5.4L,4" Trailmaster lift, 315-75-16's on 16x8 ASA rims, K&N filter, Smittybuilt sure steps, Magnaflow cat back, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X811 CD w/ 10 Disc Changer, Zapco amps, KEF seperates, Boston Acoustics Pro-10" sub and lots of future plans...will work for truck parts!
For truck photos see...
"EX" Files
Looks like youve got serious ground clearance from that pic
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Why hasn't anybody mentioned spindles? Between spindles and a body lift, you can get 6 inches of lift with very little or no ride difference.
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1998 Silver Supercab. 4.6, tow package, K&N, Flowmaster exhaust, Billet grille
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1998 Silver Supercab. 4.6, tow package, K&N, Flowmaster exhaust, Billet grille
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the reason that no one has said any thing about spindles is because the guy that posted the topic has a 4x4 and spindles are for 2wd.
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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.
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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