I have wanted to lift my truck for a while, but have a couple questions that maybe someone can help me with to make my decision to lift it or not!

I have a 1998 Supercab 2wd truck. I want to put either a 3" spindle lift, or a 3" body lift as well as 33 inch tires. Money isnt' too much of an issue, but it is always nice to save. My questions are as follows?
1. Is there anything against a body lift? I know there are certain extensions that have to be put on the steering column and gas tank, but what else?
2. Is it worth the money for the spindle lift in performance and ride?
3. Is there some chip I can get to improve gas mileage and gear performance?
4. How bad will my miles per gallon be?
5. Lastly, about how much will the spindle or body lift raise my truck?

Thanks for your time!

 

I just installed a 3.5 control arm kit on my 99 Extended cab and i love it. It looks good and performs even better. I used 285/75/16 tires on it and i still have plenty of room. It sits about 2.5 inches taller than a factory 4WD and it took about 2 hours to install it. My gas milage seems to have decreased a little bit, but with a 5.4 it was never good anyway. Good luck with whatever you decide!!!

 

i would go with the spindle lift. i don't think body lifts are that great. but that's my opinion. in fact im getting a set of lift spindles for my truck here ina while. i would go with the spindles. good luck

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F-150 2000 Reg. Cab
4.6 manual
K&N Air Filter

 

spindles are going to cost more, but i would go with the spindles. it is your truck so do as you wish. good luck

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2000 4.2l V-6 w/sport package std. cab. 2wd, bright red
billet grille
clear corners
herculiner bed liner
k&n filter
sony head unit
two 10" kicker comps.
sony amp
viper alarm

future: (being in college cuts most of the funds)
spindle lift
fipk
chip
headers
exhaust

 

Go with the spindle lift. The looks of the spindle lift will be much better.

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1998 F-150 XLT Supercab Pacific Green,4.2, 2wd,5spd.,3.55ls
*2" fabtech leveling kit
*3" performance accessories body lift
*4 fabtech shocks
*285/75/16 bf goodrich mud t/a's
*16x8 american racing bajas
*superchip
*k&n filtercharger
*rough country steering stabilizer
*flowmaster 40 series
*westin chrome brush guard and nerf bars
*diamond plate tool box
*illegal 5% limo tint all the way around
*dual exide batteries
*custom soft tonneau
*deflectashield
*4 kc hiliters in front (2 amber and 2 clear and 2 150w in rear)
*1000w stereo by HiFonics
*the all important c.b.
future mods:
*fipk
*traction bars
*spray in bed liner

 

On my 2000 Supercab 2wd, I have the Pro Comp 3' spindle with 285/75/16 BFG's and I love it. I kept the stock wheels and ended up with a total of 5 inches of lift. I would go with the spindles myself.

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2000 4.2 Supercab XLT 2wd
3' Pro Comp Spindles
285/75/16 BFG AllTerrains
Air Raid

 

scoooby what wheels did you have on your truck? do the stock wheels fit with the pro omp spindle? by what wheels i mean what style are the factory one.

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2000 4.2l V-6 w/sport package std. cab. 2wd, bright red
billet grille
clear corners
herculiner bed liner
k&n filter
sony head unit
two 10" kicker comps.
sony amp
viper alarm

future: (being in college cuts most of the funds)
spindle lift
fipk
chip
headers
exhaust

 

Or just go with both, I mean 6 inches is better than 3.

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