Superlift Install
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Superlift Install
Hey guys, ordered my Superlift kit today, I will be installing it next weekend (body lift this weekend). I haven't seen many people with this lift, so I'll let you all know how easy it was to install and if I run into anything "funny". Anyone got any heads up before I go and try to install this kit? Let me know! Thanks. I'll get lots of pics!
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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover
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99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com
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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover
old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com
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From: Kirksvile, MO.
I have this lift. It wasnt to bad to install. I had one torsion bar that did not want to come out but i finally got it. Superlift says to pull them out of the lower control arms and mine didnt want to come out so i left them in the control arm and just to them out of the rear mount. you will need a 2 jaw puller to release the torsion bars. I also would like to here from more people with the Superlift kit. Good Luck
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From: Crozet, VA 22932
Good luck on getting a tire and wheel combo that will fit without having the tire rub the superlift knuckle. I had to run wheel adapters in the front. Anyway, I'm pulling my Superlift out in two weeks and putting in my Whiplash kit. Good luck.
Snowball
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1997 F150 SuperCab 4x4 Off Road, 5.4l V8, 5" Superlift, Kicker and sony sound system, straight exaust
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1997 F150 SuperCab 4x4 Off Road, 5.4l V8, 5" Superlift, Kicker and sony sound system, straight exaust
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I'm gunna go with 35 or 36 by 14.50 by 16.5, haven't decide on what brand yet.
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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover
old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com
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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover
old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com
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the Super swamper SSR come in the 35x14.50r16.5 for $260 each.
Super swamper also makes a 35x15r16.5 TSL which are only $190 each!!!!!
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Super swamper also makes a 35x15r16.5 TSL which are only $190 each!!!!!
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snowball hope the Whiplash kit does not fall apart on you. I have heard nothing but bad stuff about them. Also there is a reason most companies only offer 6in kits.
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2000z71 7-8in Superlift 3/4 ton torsion bars, 3in PA body lift, CST rear dual shock kit w/ Rancho 9000s, 35in BF Muds and tons of other cool mods!
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IN MEMORY OF DALE EARNHARDT
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2000z71 7-8in Superlift 3/4 ton torsion bars, 3in PA body lift, CST rear dual shock kit w/ Rancho 9000s, 35in BF Muds and tons of other cool mods!
www.geocities.com/y2kboti
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by cadman:
I have this lift. It wasnt to bad to install. I had one torsion bar that did not want to come out but i finally got it. Superlift says to pull them out of the lower control arms and mine didnt want to come out so i left them in the control arm and just to them out of the rear mount. you will need a 2 jaw puller to release the torsion bars. I also would like to here from more people with the Superlift kit. Good Luck
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I have this lift. It wasnt to bad to install. I had one torsion bar that did not want to come out but i finally got it. Superlift says to pull them out of the lower control arms and mine didnt want to come out so i left them in the control arm and just to them out of the rear mount. you will need a 2 jaw puller to release the torsion bars. I also would like to here from more people with the Superlift kit. Good Luck
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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover
old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com
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Okay, just got off the phone with Superlift, They said that the factory wheels will work with the lift, so if I get a new rim, I can't get one with a bigger backspacing. The rims I want to get have a 4.5" backspacing. Does anyone know what the factor 17x7.5 rims backspacing is (the rim in the 4x4 off road)? Thanks.
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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover
old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com
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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover
old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com
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From: Kirksvile, MO.
I was told to use a 3.5" backspaced wheel which I have found a few but not many. mostly in 15" wheels. I havent bought my wheels yet or tires yet. I may go with an 8" rim and 315 tires. I bought my truck wrecked and hope to have it on the road soon I will post pics then.
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christrucker
I already sold my 17"x7.5" OEM rims but before that I measured them with a backspace of 4.5". I got the new ones with almost the same backspace.
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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:
Optima Red Top Battery
Split Fire Spark Plugs
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Performance Accesories Lift Lips by Mountain Enterprises
Superlift 3" lift blocks
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.
McGard Premium Wheel Locks
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
I already sold my 17"x7.5" OEM rims but before that I measured them with a backspace of 4.5". I got the new ones with almost the same backspace.
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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:
Optima Red Top Battery
Split Fire Spark Plugs
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Performance Accesories Lift Lips by Mountain Enterprises
Superlift 3" lift blocks
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.
McGard Premium Wheel Locks
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by JMTruck:
christrucker
I already sold my 17"x7.5" OEM rims but before that I measured them with a backspace of 4.5". I got the new ones with almost the same backspace.
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christrucker
I already sold my 17"x7.5" OEM rims but before that I measured them with a backspace of 4.5". I got the new ones with almost the same backspace.
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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover
old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com