for the longest time now i have hear people talk about lift kits. one thing that i just never understood was the spindle lift. if it does what it says it does i guess it would lift the spindle huh...lol. but exactly is the spindle and just what does this type of lift do.
thanks

 

The spindle is the part that your front wheel, and brakes bolt to. A lift spindle is a replacement spindle that mounts your wheel and brake rotors lower, usually 3.5 inches on 97-03 F-150 4x2's. This makes the front of the truck sit higher.

 

thanks for the info

so if it only lifts the front of the truck do most people use rear leaf spring lifts to bring the back up w/ the front

 

By lifting the front of a 4x2, it pretty much makes the truck sit level. If the rear is lower, you can add a lift block or add-a-leaf to the rear springs to raise it to the height you want.

 

Wandell,

Is the spindle lift what you would recommend for the 4x2 lift? If uneven with the rear, should we get leveling blocks for the rear?



-Eric

 

Yeah, a spindle lift is a good way to lift a 4x2. And yes, I'd add a lift block to the rear if it is not tall enough to suit you.