i'm really new to the whole truck thing so sorry for my ignorance. but i was just wondering what lift do you guys prefer or which looks better? a 3" spindle lift? or 3" suspension lift? and out of curiosity with the 3" suspension lift does it reveal a lot of the frame? does it do the same with a spindle lift? thanks a lot.

 

Spindle or suspension lifts do not reveal frame, body lifts do. With the first two you move up the entire vehicle up. With body lifts you just move the body over the frame, thus creating the space between frame and body.

But we are lucky that body lifts for our 97-up models do not reveal as much frame as GM's do. In my case almost all the frame is blocked by the cab steps.

And just in case no one told you, welcome to the boards.

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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.

Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

 

thanks for the welcome and the response, i had actually meant body lift not suspension lift in my question but your reply helped regardless. i'm pretty positive i'm just gonna go with like a performance accessories 3" body lift...would you really reccomend getting those 3" superlift blocks with it to? do i have to replace anything after i do it? (and sorry so many questions but i swear this is the last one) did it look funny with the stock tires in place? i've been to your webpage and your truck looked pretty sweet and all, but you know, sometimes things are different in real life.

 

Just get the body lift...the blocks are for the back only ...if you put the blocks on you will also need to lift the front about 4-5 inches......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, lift lips.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

 

I posted pictures of before and after the lift in order to be able to compare with the stock and the new tires. Having a lifted 4x4 with stock tires doesn't happen everyday.

The look that I really like is not in the web page yet. The 3" blocks are a personal preference. There are a lot of aftermarket products to level 4x4's and 75% of the F150online.com members want their trucks level. Or maybe a taller front. I don't. I prefer the taller rear stance like the stock stance. And I haven't take any shots yet. I was looking for the 2" blocks but they were out of stock. So I got the 3" instead. I will post pictures later, maybe next week.

And I really like my truck more in real life than in the pictures. I've been unable to get good shots, but that will do for now.

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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.

Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

 

Just remember that rear blocks will create a great deal more axle wrap than lifting with springs. While you may not really notice this on the highway, once you are in sand, or on a rough road...... it will really show itself. Also, they are rougher riding, and to nothing to increase wheel travel.

Now, I don't know if you guys are putting larger tires on the vehicle for looks only..... or are serious about off-roading. So, the wheel travel comment may be totally out of line here.

Anyway, just my .02

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Gloria
94 Lightning, daily driver
93 EB Explorer, 1000 RTI

 

I don't do serious off roading.

Next step for me in the new year and after the gear swap will be the suspension lift with add a leaves, and if necessary traction bars.

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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.

Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck