I need help (Body lift)
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I need help (Body lift)
Hey guys,
I am going to have a backyard mechanic put on a body lift on my 2000 F150 4x4 s/c
and I wanted to know if theres anything I should tell this guy before he starts?
He has never done this before, but he seems pretty confident that he can do it without
instructions or anything?
Is there anything I should tell him before he starts?
Another thing I really eally needed to know,
is how many inches can I lift my truck without running into problems?
My truck can be seen at:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/morley
Thanks in advance for all who reply
Cheers~!
Morley
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2000 F150 XLT 4x4 Sport
5.4L ORP s/c
Power everything
Ravin Z33 3" SI/SO Performance exhaust
Airforce One FIPK
Superchip (ATC2)
Tinted windows (llumar film 15%)
Vent Visors
Bug Deflector
Ford Duraliner
Ford Shoulder Pads
Pant savers
Ford Duraliner
Krown Rust proofed
Wish List: pulleys, TB spacers, E-Ram, Paxton Supercharger, Brush Guard, Roll Bars,
6" Body Lift, 3" Suspension Lift, 35" SuperSwampers.
I am going to have a backyard mechanic put on a body lift on my 2000 F150 4x4 s/c
and I wanted to know if theres anything I should tell this guy before he starts?
He has never done this before, but he seems pretty confident that he can do it without
instructions or anything?
Is there anything I should tell him before he starts?
Another thing I really eally needed to know,
is how many inches can I lift my truck without running into problems?
My truck can be seen at:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/morley
Thanks in advance for all who reply
Cheers~!
Morley
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2000 F150 XLT 4x4 Sport
5.4L ORP s/c
Power everything
Ravin Z33 3" SI/SO Performance exhaust
Airforce One FIPK
Superchip (ATC2)
Tinted windows (llumar film 15%)
Vent Visors
Bug Deflector
Ford Duraliner
Ford Shoulder Pads
Pant savers
Ford Duraliner
Krown Rust proofed
Wish List: pulleys, TB spacers, E-Ram, Paxton Supercharger, Brush Guard, Roll Bars,
6" Body Lift, 3" Suspension Lift, 35" SuperSwampers.
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From: Albuquerque, NM
They are pretty easy to install. The one bit of advice that I have is to try not to strip the front cab bushings. I did, and I had to buy new ones. What kit did you go with? I think that 3" is the maximum body lift available, because anything taller than that puts to much of a moment on the bolts. Good luck!
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1999 F-150 Ext. Cab XLT 4X4 W/ 5.4L
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1999 F-150 Ext. Cab XLT 4X4 W/ 5.4L
- 285/75/R16 Bridgestone Dueller A/T
- 2" Performance Accessories Body Lift
- Lift Lips
- Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks
- K&N Gen II Filter Pack
- Genuine Steel Pro-Step side bars
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From: Anchorage
A backyard mechanic who's never done a lift before, but he's confident he doesn't need any instructions????
Have JMTruck send you the instructions. He was nice enough to send me the instructions when I was debating on doing the lift. They are a MUST have. The critical part of lift is when the body is being raised. You have to watch the fuel/cooling lines and electrical wiring. The Performance Accessories instructions has all the important info you will need.
Good luck
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1999 4x4 F250 LD XLT SuperCab 5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster exhaust, K&N, Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, PIAA Air Dam with 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (85W Superwhites), 4-KC Daylighters (150W), Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComp Mud Terrains 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.
Have JMTruck send you the instructions. He was nice enough to send me the instructions when I was debating on doing the lift. They are a MUST have. The critical part of lift is when the body is being raised. You have to watch the fuel/cooling lines and electrical wiring. The Performance Accessories instructions has all the important info you will need.
Good luck
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1999 4x4 F250 LD XLT SuperCab 5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster exhaust, K&N, Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, PIAA Air Dam with 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (85W Superwhites), 4-KC Daylighters (150W), Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComp Mud Terrains 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.
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From: Portland, OR
If you want to give him advice, tell him to read the instructions. JMTruck also e-mailed me those instructions and I studied them thoroughly before I even attempted the install. I am pretty mechanically inclined and I took my time and followed the instructions to the letter. It still took me 18 hours over 2 days. There are too many small details that you can overlook. I'm not saying your mechanic can't do the job, but at least have him get some directions to reference. Just my thoughts.
Lok
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1997 F-150 Supercab 4X4,Royal Blue,4.6 V-8,
Tow Package,4.56 LS,Bosch Platinum +4 plugs
K&N FIPK,Performance Accessories 3" body lift,Superchip,
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust,Smitty Nerf Bars,
16X10 Eagle 589's, 315/75-16 A/T's,
Alpine CD,Alpine 5 Channel Amp,PPI 5 X 7's,
Boston 10" Sub.
Pics at: http://www.f150world.com/loknload/
Lok
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1997 F-150 Supercab 4X4,Royal Blue,4.6 V-8,
Tow Package,4.56 LS,Bosch Platinum +4 plugs
K&N FIPK,Performance Accessories 3" body lift,Superchip,
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust,Smitty Nerf Bars,
16X10 Eagle 589's, 315/75-16 A/T's,
Alpine CD,Alpine 5 Channel Amp,PPI 5 X 7's,
Boston 10" Sub.
Pics at: http://www.f150world.com/loknload/
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From: Temple, Texas
JMTruck email me the instructions alo i am going to be puttin one on next week sometime.
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97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
Manik Grill Gaurd with 2 KC daylighters
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp
Web Site http://hometown.aol.com/steveng0143/...sBlack4X4.html
If you have any Questions Email me at Steveng0143@aol.com
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97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
Manik Grill Gaurd with 2 KC daylighters
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp
Web Site http://hometown.aol.com/steveng0143/...sBlack4X4.html
If you have any Questions Email me at Steveng0143@aol.com
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From: Carolina, Puerto Rico, USA
Are you going to install a custom made body lift?, because you didn't mentioned any brand. If that is the case and this is going to be his first body lift I will suggest you to prey a lot. For me safety is first and that's the reason I did mine. I purchase a professional kit from a recognize company.
I can send you the instructions by e-mail so you can get an idea on what's going on or what you must do if it is going to be custom made. They may be simple but not easy since they are very time consuming especially in our trucks. Too many details in order to get a great body lift with longevity.
Good luck with your project.
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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 can send you the instructions by e-mail so you can get an idea on what's going on or what you must do if it is going to be custom made. They may be simple but not easy since they are very time consuming especially in our trucks. Too many details in order to get a great body lift with longevity.
Good luck with your project.
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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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I havent decided on a brand yet..
Are there better ones and crappy ones out there? I thought that it was just rubber blocks? I beleive there is a kit on f150online website that you can order..
If someone can recommend a kit, that would be great.
I will order it right now.
JMTruck,
Thanks in advance for the instructions, that is very nice on your part
My address is: morley@sympatico.ca
Has anyone encountered problems with the front bumper not being the same height as the body of the truck? What can one do to prevent this?
Also, has anyone had to extend the steering column? It seems to me that once the body is
let's say 3" or 4" higher, your column will not be long enough to give? Or maybe it will slide through the firewall?
Another concern of mine is the transmission linkage, throttle linkage and electrical harnesses?
Seems to me that there is so much to doing this mod.
JMTruck, and everyone else who had replied,
Thank You.
Morley
Are there better ones and crappy ones out there? I thought that it was just rubber blocks? I beleive there is a kit on f150online website that you can order..
If someone can recommend a kit, that would be great.
I will order it right now.
JMTruck,
Thanks in advance for the instructions, that is very nice on your part
My address is: morley@sympatico.ca
Has anyone encountered problems with the front bumper not being the same height as the body of the truck? What can one do to prevent this?
Also, has anyone had to extend the steering column? It seems to me that once the body is
let's say 3" or 4" higher, your column will not be long enough to give? Or maybe it will slide through the firewall?
Another concern of mine is the transmission linkage, throttle linkage and electrical harnesses?
Seems to me that there is so much to doing this mod.
JMTruck, and everyone else who had replied,
Thank You.
Morley
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From: Anchorage
Tweaker,
We all highly recommend the Performance Accessories kit. I'm not sure about the 2" lift, but with the 3" lift you get everything. It comes with the steering extension and front & rear bumper brackets, etc.
Check out www.performanceaccessories.com
You might want to get some lift lips (gap guards) to hide the ugly gap between the body and frame.
When I did mine about two months ago. I didn't have to mess with the transmission linkage or the little dial gauge underneath the steering column. It's not as hard as you think, it's just time consuming. Once you start you'll see it's pretty straight forward.
We all highly recommend the Performance Accessories kit. I'm not sure about the 2" lift, but with the 3" lift you get everything. It comes with the steering extension and front & rear bumper brackets, etc.
Check out www.performanceaccessories.com
You might want to get some lift lips (gap guards) to hide the ugly gap between the body and frame.
When I did mine about two months ago. I didn't have to mess with the transmission linkage or the little dial gauge underneath the steering column. It's not as hard as you think, it's just time consuming. Once you start you'll see it's pretty straight forward.
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From: CONWAY,SC. USA
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by JMTruck:
Are you going to install a custom made body lift?, because you didn't mentioned any brand. If that is the case and this is going to be his first body lift I will suggest you to prey a lot. For me safety is first and that's the reason I did mine. I purchase a professional kit from a recognize company.
I can send you the instructions by e-mail so you can get an idea on what's going on or what you must do if it is going to be custom made. They may be simple but not easy since they are very time consuming especially in our trucks. Too many details in order to get a great body lift with longevity.
Good luck with your project.
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Are you going to install a custom made body lift?, because you didn't mentioned any brand. If that is the case and this is going to be his first body lift I will suggest you to prey a lot. For me safety is first and that's the reason I did mine. I purchase a professional kit from a recognize company.
I can send you the instructions by e-mail so you can get an idea on what's going on or what you must do if it is going to be custom made. They may be simple but not easy since they are very time consuming especially in our trucks. Too many details in order to get a great body lift with longevity.
Good luck with your project.
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From: Sac, CA
JMTruck, can you please send me the instructions too. The shop wants $600 installation fee for the performance 3" body lift, so I'm thinking of doing it myself.
Thank you.
Dave
David_Luft@hotmail.com
97 F150 4x2
Thank you.
Dave
David_Luft@hotmail.com
97 F150 4x2
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From: Carolina, Puerto Rico, USA
I am sorry for being late friends. I am back and sending those instructions right away to all of you.
See you and good luck.
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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
See you and good luck.
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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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JMTruck,
Can you please send those instructions on to me also? Ken5083@excite.com Thanks!
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2000 Extended Cab F-150
4X4 Offroad
Flairside Oxford White
AirRaid FIPK
2001 L Tails
2001 L 3rd Brake Light
2001 L Corners
Pioneer DEH8000, 12 Disc Changer, Custom Amp Rack, Rockford Fosgate Punch 160, Rockford Fosgate 10" SUB. Keyless entry on Drivers door. Brushguard, 2 160 Watt K.C.'s, Duraliner Bed Liner, AVS hood deflector.
Can you please send those instructions on to me also? Ken5083@excite.com Thanks!
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2000 Extended Cab F-150
4X4 Offroad
Flairside Oxford White
AirRaid FIPK
2001 L Tails
2001 L 3rd Brake Light
2001 L Corners
Pioneer DEH8000, 12 Disc Changer, Custom Amp Rack, Rockford Fosgate Punch 160, Rockford Fosgate 10" SUB. Keyless entry on Drivers door. Brushguard, 2 160 Watt K.C.'s, Duraliner Bed Liner, AVS hood deflector.