Ok, I'm playing with the idea of putting on a 3" body lift, so my 34" stop bottoming out. I've heard alot of you guys did it your self and I'm wondering what it takes to get it done. Does anyone have the instructions in a file format for email, or something that could be posted here. I just want to get an idea if this is something I even want to attempt myself or pay the shop. Thanks guys.

S.

 

Welp, never mind. I just read another post about having to do some welding for the floor 4x4 transfer. I just don't see myself doing that, nor would my neighbors or the local fire dept.

S.

 

Do you have an electric transfer case switch or a manual lever on the floor? If you have the electric, there is no welding required.

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97 F-150 Black, 4x4 XLT ext.cab,sb,w/Offroad Package,
4" Suspension lift, 3" body lift,
4.56 gears w/LS,
Flowmaster 50 Series w/ duals out rear,
36x14.5x16 Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip tires,
16x10 Weld Sidewinder wheels,
Pre-Runner Bumper w/KC Daylighters & PIAA 520 Driving Lights,
Steel Horse Billet Upper and Lower Grilles,
Kodiak Sidewinder Steps,
Pro-Comp Front Skid Plate,
Summit Aluminum Diff cover,
Rancho 9000's w/in-cab remote,
Lift Lips,
Lighted FORD logo,
K&N Filter,
Superchip,
Bosch Platinum +4,
TransGo Shift kit,
Clear corner lenses,
Altezza style Tailight covers,
Bug shield,Tinted windows
Sony ES Mobile head unit,Sony ES Mobile changer,MTX Thunderform sub,Boston Acoustic Pro-Series up front, Polk in rear,PPI & Coustic Amps,Alpine Alarm

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It's the manual unfortunately. Otherwise, I love the manual transfer any other time!

S.

 

MrScot:

I've the manual 4x4 shifter in the floor. I didn't weld the extension peice on the shifter and there's still plenty of room. It shifts the same as it did before.

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• 4X4 OFF ROAD PACKAGE
• SHORT BED EXTENDED CAB
• BRIGHT RED CLEARCOAT
• DARK GRAPHITE GRAY INTERIOR
• 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC W / MANUAL 4X4 SHIFTER
• 3" PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES BODY LIFT
• 33X12.50X16.50 BFGOODRICH ALL-TERRIAN KO'S
• AMERICAN RACING BAJA'S 16.50X9.75 RIMS
• FORD SOFT TONNEAU COVER
• BLACK POWDER COATED STERLING EQUIPMENT NERF BARS
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There is still some welding required with the PA 3"body lift. I (unlike anyone else I guess), cut my t-case shifter and welded in the extension - back to factory height and you don't have to reach clear down to the floorboard to shift into 4WD - very important to me since I use 4WD every day. Even if you don't do the shifter extension, you still have to weld in the bed supports, unless you never plan on hauling anything heavy in your truck. I guess there are ways you could bolt them in, but welding is much simpler and much less of a hassle. I agree with everyone else that I wouldn't pay anyone to put in a body lift for me after having done mine, but you had better be sure you have plenty of time and the proper tools to do a good job. It is a very self-satisfying project once you get finished with it. Good luck, e-mail me if you have any questions or if you get stuck during the install!

 

I have a notorious precedent set that all jobs, big or small that I tackle, end up being alot more involved. It's Murphy's Law in motion. The truck is my daily driver, so any extra down time would be bad. (ie not having a vehicle). I'm going to do something here in the next two weeks or so, so I'll let you know. Thanks for the help guys.

S.

 

MrScot,
You'll probably find that most of us didn't weld in the extension to the t-case shifter. After doing my own lift, there is no way I would pay a shop $500 for the labor. Just my opinion.

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,
Rancho RS5000 Shocks
Alpine CD,Alpine 5 Channel Amp,PPI 5 X 7's,
Boston 10" Sub.



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What, on average, was the total time it took to install the lift? Were people helping? I'm going to have access to a garage, all the airtools I can shake a stick at, and a welder if needed. I'm trying to get an idea of time my truck is going to be disabled, and if I should borrow a car from the fleet (my folks, of course ) I'm really wanting to do this next weekend, but a little timid about doing it myself and underestimating the project. I've got two people willing to help and one has done one body lift before on a Toy I think. Also, what brand do you guys recommend? This truck spends alot of time in the dirt and is driven hard, too hard sometimes. I need one that's solid and can perform, not just look pretty. Thanks again guys

S.




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97 F150 ORP
Towing/trailer package, 3.55LS
34" Mickey Thompson Baja Belteds, Requisite K&N Airfilter
JVC Kamelon CD Player,
Westin Nerf Bars

 

It took me about eight hours with one other guy. We started it friday night about 7:00 went to bed about 11:30. started again about 12:00 and was driving it that night to a party at 7:30. Isn't hard to do at all. Just takes time. Ive done three body lifts now. Go with performance accesories.

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