I was reading another topic where you wrote you cut off some of the exposed front frame behind the valance after you did the lift. Can you post a pic? And did you relocate the tow hooks higher? I've been thinking about doing the same. Thanks.
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001223.html

Bill

------------------
1999 F250 LD S/C XLT 4x4
5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster 40 "DF" series, K&N, Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (120W), 2-KC Daylighters (150W)
265/70 R17 BFG AT KO's on 17x8 American Racing Atlas rims
Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart. On the way: Performance Accessories 3" body lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComps, GSP grille guard or PIAA airdam.

 

Jup,
I didnt have the tow hooks, but if I did I would have still cut them off...You can always put them on by welding them where the frame is hidden....It looks clean, all you can see is the front valance...dave

 

Sorry, but I was passing and I wanted to let you know that I am working on the same area. This is what I am planning to do: 1) Get a 97-98 XL front valance, 2)Grind a small portion of the exposed frame, 3) and then installed the tow hooks by trimming the front valance part where the hooks position.

I still have to buy the front balance so I will let you know as soon as I am finished. It's been several months since I installed the body lift but I have been looking for an elegant solution to this.

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

Modifications:
Split Fire Spark Plugs
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

[This message has been edited by JMTruck (edited 02-17-2001).]

 

JM,
Keep me posted if you come up with any ideas. I like the idea what davensa did, but I need to keep the tow hooks. I've been thinking about using some Chevy tow hooks and mounting them inside the hole of the frame.

 

I've got a question for you too, Dave... I guess it's suspension related. I've got what amounts to Fabtech's 6.5" lift on my truck with their newer spindles, so I guess it's more like 7" total. I also have 16x8 wheels and 285/75/16 AT's... I want to change tires to 315 or 35" MT's, either Yokohama or BFG. Any suggestions? I think you said at one point that you had 16x8's with 35's and had some rubbing problems with the suspension components... was that a significant problem? Any deatails or input you can provide are appreciated!

Thanks.

------------------
-JonC-
*Silver 2000 4x2 F150 Supercab
*4.6L Triton V8
*BFG 285/75/16 AT KO's
*16 x 8 Panther Custom 108's
*K&N GenII FIPK
*Custom Cat-back w/ Flowmaster 50 Series
*Fabtech 6.5" "Ultimate" suspension lift
*Smittybilt nerf bars
*Extang Black Max soft tonneau
*Stull billet grille
*Clear corners

 

JonC,

Nice truck...Where did you get those rims? I've been looking for some like that. Any info would be much appreciated.

RansToy

 

Jonc,
Yeah the 16x8 with the 315 rubbed on the inside of the upper a-frame..sucked....The 16x8 caused the tires to have a balloon effect on the side walls, looked good but they rubbed....But when I put on the 16x10 WOW....they widened up the tires and the side walls where less curved....gave me over 1.5 inches of clearence..now its not close to anything..no rubbing at all.....Dave

------------------
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




[This message has been edited by DAVENSA (edited 02-17-2001).]

 

Thanks much, RansToy... appreciate the compliment! The wheels are by PCW (Panther Custom Wheels) and they are a silver "wet look" finish, but also come in chrome and polished. Eagle also make a similar wheel. I got mine at a local America's Tires store here in California... a little over $90/wheel (chrome and polished are higher!) How are things in the Ft Polk / Leesvile area these days? I spent about a year and a half there myself in '91-'92. Some fond memories (some not so fond, too!)

Dave,

Thanks for the help! I know, rubbing is rubbing... but was it a serious problem? I mean, did they rub all the time or every time you turned the wheel, or just when you turned it to the steering stops?

[This message has been edited by JonC (edited 02-18-2001).]

 

JonC,

Thanks for the info...Ft Polk is still the same pretty much. They are starting to upgrade the facilities some what. Some days are better than others. Take care.

RansToy

 

JonC,
Just on turns..Id say about 3/4 of the turn or less.....but sometimes you have to turn hard and thats when it would really rub.....Dave

 

JonC,
I took a picture a couple minutes ago of where I had the frame cut.......as you can see the lower valance is touching the frame where it was cut, this is where some of the members have frame exposed through the valance..........This look cleaner and you can alway add tow hooks......Dave



HOPE THESE CAME OUT OK......

------------------
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