If you go to the website www.pgseriestrucks.com they list a 4" lift kit for the 97-00 F150 truck by RCD.

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99XLT SC 4x4Offroad Pkg. Dark Toreador Red. Lund Bed Cover, Westin Nerf Bars More to come....

 

I would like to see some pictures when someone gets it installed. I would also like to know first hand experience of how it compares to other manufacturers.

--Sean

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Happy Off-Roading!
Huntington Beach, CA
Soon to have '01 F-250LD
Administrator www.clubsi.com
RIP: '94 Ranger Splash S/C 4.0L 4x4 Auto

 

I just ordered my RCD kit today. It is getting installed the week before Christmas (18-22). Get pictures up as soon as possible.

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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit. Hypertech Power Programmer.
Clear Corners, Clear Taillights, AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights
Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille

 

BIG D How much and from where?

Thinking of the same thing.
Thanks

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Y2K F150 4x4 XL Med Torredor Red
4.2 5 speed,AIRAID, SuperCHIP,
3.55 LS, Leer camper shell, bedrug,
Ranchhand Rover Brushguard with 6 LIGHTS and
Wireless remote switch Tint/alarm/ aftermarket keyless entry/locks
2m/10m/11m/12m radios, Scanner
LT285/75/16 BFG All Terrains
regulator@f150driver.com

 

REGULATOR

I gave a local 4x4 shop RCD's #. The owner was trying to persuade me to go with one of the big four, but after talking to the RCD guys he told me yesterday he can't wait to install the kit, because it sounds like the best one.

Price ????? I just told him what I could get it for from macromotive or National tire & wheel. He said he could at least match that, but hopefully he can do a little better. All he has told me is that it is a pretty expensive kit. (around $1450).

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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit. Hypertech Power Programmer.
Clear Corners, Clear Taillights, AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights
Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille

 

That Sounds about right on the price, I wonder how hard it is to install. San Angelo dosen't have a single 4wd shop that IU can find ( other than an old guy who sells used jeeps) But thats the price you pay being in the boonies.
I wish I could afford the solid axle swap
kit fromn Fabritech ( 6 , 8 , or 10 inch lift with DANA 44 front axle) but a decent axle cost almost as much as a gear swap with the IFS. let alone the price of the kit

 

Hi just a little info on rdc. There in Spring Valley CA. They are in the old plant that was manufacturing Explorer/Procomp. We have a lot of off road shops in San Diego. Most carry the kit. I have seen it up close and on a truck, it is very similar to other drop down kits. But I would say it is very high quality and the shops say nothing bad about the kit.

[This message has been edited by ddhotshot (edited 12-05-2000).]

 

Big D 98,
If you get a copy of the instruction sheet do you think you could email me a copy? I would really like to see how this thing is put together.
Thanks

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99XLT SC 4x4Offroad Pkg. Dark Toreador Red. Lund Bed Cover, Westin Nerf Bars More to come....

 

Well, I dropped my truck off today to have the RCD 5" (Instructions say 5", while no where in the instructions does it say to alter factory torsion bar settings) kit and Performance Accessories 3" body lift installed. Should get it back on Tues.

COPE5034,
I'll get my copy back from the shop tomorrow and scan it. I'll also scan the little brochure they sent me.(Doesn't say much, mostly pictures)


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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit. Hypertech Power Programmer.
Clear Corners, Clear Taillights, AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights
Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille

 

Sounds great! Looks like you'll be having an early christmas. What size tires and wheels you gonna be running?

 

Cope5034,
Couldn't Find second set of instructions, will have them on monday. Do you have a fax? That might be easier.

Squanto804,
Updated my signature. Your truck pics helped me decide what I wanted to do. Thanks.


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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit, Hypertech Power Programmer, Clear Corners, Clear Taillights(before ticket), AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights, Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille, Westin PCS nerf bars, Granatelli MAS, JL Audio Stealthbox w/ two 8's, Pioneer 3-way 6x9's, two Kicker Amps

After 12/18

4.10LS, 5" RCD lift, 3" Performance Accessories 3" body lift, Gap Guards, Chrome Traction Bars (Rancho), Pro Comp Skid Plate (polished), 16x10 Eagle 1439's, 315-75/16 Pro Comp A/T

[This message has been edited by BIG_D_98 (edited 12-15-2000).]

[This message has been edited by BIG_D_98 (edited 12-15-2000).]

 

hey BIG_D_98,
why did are you going with a 315/75 tire when you could have fit a much bigger size like a 36x14.50. And if it was because you wanted an a/t style tire why not go with the 37x12.50 BFG A/T. I was just wondering.

 

JDm,

I chose the 315's for a few reasons, first because they were ~$100 per tire cheaper than most 36x14.5's, that's not counting the buy 3 get 1 free. I didn't even know that BFG A/T's come in 37x12.5-16. I'm also trying to keep as much tire as possible inside the fender well, and retain some decent gas mileage.

Checking the progress on my truck I realized that the lateral compression struts are not polished like they say, and show. I'm on the phone with them first thing on Monday to find out why. The drop blocks are really cool looking, along with the polished sway bar links.

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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit, Hypertech Power Programmer, Clear Corners, Clear Taillights(before ticket), AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights, Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille, Westin PCS nerf bars, Granatelli MAS, JL Audio Stealthbox w/ two 8's, Pioneer 3-way 6x9's, two Kicker Amps

After 12/18

4.10LS, 5" RCD lift, 3" Performance Accessories 3" body lift, Gap Guards, Chrome Traction Bars (Rancho), Pro Comp Skid Plate (polished), 16x10 Eagle 1439's, 315-75/16 Pro Comp A/T

 

If you can send me you Email address I'll get you a fax number. Thanks I appreciate the information you are providing. How did they set your steering system up? I noticed there wasn't anything mentioned in their flyer about steering mods.

Cope
copeland@bsc.net

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99XLT SC 4x4Offroad Pkg. Dark Toreador Red. Lund Bed Cover, Westin Nerf Bars More to come....

 

There arent 37x12.50 BFG's for 16" wheels. They just came out with the 37x12.50's for 17" wheels, but I''ve seen on similar posts that they are very, very expensive. But in my opinion, wouldnt 12.5" be way too skinny looking on a tire that is 37" tall?