Hey Mudder, you seem to know alot about your friend Ed's truck. I was wondering if could answer a couple of questions for me? I've seen the front end replacement for the F-150s and I think they look pretty awesome. How exactly does it mount with the 3" body lift? Do you use the brackets in the kit or do you just use the frame holes only. Another thing is do you have to do anything to the front suspension for the wieght? I was told I couldn't put one on unless I completely change the front end. Sorry for all the questions. Once again I think ya'lls trucks look awesome!

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1997 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 extended cab short bed
Options: Off Road package, Towing package, 4.6L V8, Captain's chairs, LS rear axle, green with two tone tan
Modifications: Westin Brushguard
Pioneer Premier cassette receiver with 6-disc CD changer
LT265/70/17 (32")Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
3" Performance Accesories Body Lift
Future mods: Superchip
Nerf bars(Manik)
Spray-in-bedliner(Line-X)
KC Daylighters
Winch(Ramsey or Warn)with hidden mount
Trailmaster 4" Lift Kit
35" BFGoodrich tires
16X8 or 16.5X9.75 Wheels
Dual exhaust(Ravin or Flowmaster)
Next Generation K&N II FIPK Kit
Custom hood with air intake
Seat covers(water proof)

 

Buchster,
The front of Eds truck is already beefed up, for the extra 200lbs. As for the brackets, I believe brackets will have to be made to make up for the body lift..as would any grill guard or anything attached to the frame. Like Eds truck, mine doesnt have much play in the front..I stood on the front of his truck and it didnt budge, and I am at about 230lbs..........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,Eagle polished wheels 16x10 w/Yokahama Geolandars 315/75/16s,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,3" spindles, 3" body lift=9 1/2 inches of lift.coverking dash cover, Lumi Logo's (front and rear), clear front corner lenses, muth mirrors,dash mounted CB, (TX Chapter requirement,lol),personalized license plates, Superlift traction bars,Image tail light covers (painted).and it still fits in the garage, yeahhhhhh

San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM

 

Davensa is right, brackets are gonna be made to mount the Ranch Hand. Can't wait til he gets it put on, we are gonna mount KC's all over it