I finished the installation of the body lift today afternoon. It was my second one, but the first one was on a mini pick up, and lifting a full size is quite an experience.

Looks great, but this is just the beginning since I am getting a 4" suspension lift next, and then 37" tires with new wheels, and then new gears, a steering stabilizer and a rear sway bar.I will try to get all that in the next two months, hopefully.

The lift lips will be installed this week since I was too tired to continue today.

Anyway I will get pictures and try to post them if someone wants to get the idea of the process.

 

Could you please post the pictures? I would like to see how the trucks look after just a body lift. Thanks

 

Hunter4x4

Sure I will. First I have to take the photos with the body lift since I already have photos in stock trim. Today it's been raining a lot, not a good day for photos.

Keep in touch. I will post them ASAP.

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98 4x4 Lariat SC 5.4L ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 LS in oxford white two tone. Only modifications, K&N Filtercharger, Stepshield door sill protectors and 3" Performance Accesories body lift.

 

Thanks man. I have been wanting to see how much just a 3 inch body lift actually lifts the truck. Thanks again

 

JMTruck:

Just wondering, did you cutt your 4x4 shifter and weld in that extension piece? ( That is if you don't have electric ). And did you drill the whole in your rear bumper.

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• 2000 F-150 XLT
• 5.4 LITER TRITON V8
• 4X4 OFF ROAD PACKAGE
• SHORT BED EXTENDED CAB
• BRIGHT RED CLEARCOAT
• GRAY INTERIOR
• AUTOMATIC W / MANUAL 4X4 SHIFTER
• 3" PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES BODY LIFT
• 33X12.50X16.50 BFGOODRICH ALL-TERRIAN KO'S
• AMERICAN RACING BAJA'S 16.50X9.75 RIMS
• FORD SOFT TONNEAU COVER
• BLACK POWDER COATED STERLING EQUIPMENT NERF BARS

 

Nitrox

My truck has electric, thanks God no cutting there.

And I started to drill the trucks bumper, but the hole saw just melted down, the center drill dissapear after a couple of second in smoke. So, the hole is started but not finished. I have to buy a real and good extra strenght hole saw, I think today, then I will get a plastic ring from the dealer.

Yesterday I went to my uncle Carlos (he is a welder among other things) house to get the bed overload spacers welded (just tacked) to the frame.

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98 4x4 Lariat SC 5.4L ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 LS in oxford white two tone. Only modifications, K&N Filtercharger, Stepshield door sill protectors and 3" Performance Accesories body lift.




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Hey JMTruck, remember I was wondering about the 37x12.50 Bajas, and you told me BFGoodrich was coming out with the 37x12.50 All Terrains? Well I think you got me hooked now. Now I'm just wondering now that it is the third quarter of the year, that if you've heard anything new about these tires, like exactly when they're going to be on the market, if they aren't already, and about how much they cost. I'm guessing probably around $300.00 a piece? well thanks for all your help.

 

sdiesel316

Third quarter runs from july to september, so, I am guessing they will available late september. I just talked to the guy in charge of special orders for BFG's here in Gonzalez Tigera Tires in Puerto Rico and he hasn't received any information from the manufacturer yet. But it is coming very soon. The base price as listed on the BFG site is $334.00. Go there and print the All Terrains page for your records, so you can keep track of the line, www.bfgoodrichtires.com.

I still need some time since I am buying the suspension lift in a month or so.

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98 4x4 Lariat SC 5.4L, 4 speed, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 LS in oxford white two tone, K&N Filtercharger, Stepshield door sill protectors and Performance Accesories 3" body lift.