body lift question
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From: Louisiana
body lift question
I just got a 2004 supercrew FX4 and want to put 35's on it but keep getting the "runaround" from everyone on what size lift i have to get and either a body lift or suspension lift. Would a 3 inch body lift be enough to clear the tires and would that throw any other gaps on the body off or sumthin bout the bumper not fitting correctly? any info would be greatly appreciated.
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From: duluth, mn
yes u will fit 35's. as far as the gaps the only ones u should have are between the frame and body hense body lift. all respectable body lift companies provide bumper brackets so that they will look like they do stock on the body. performance accesories i believe includes them and any other parts you may need. best bet is call a couple companies and ask what the kit includes and if there is any other optional parts (bumper brackets and they may try to sell u the inner fender rubber that covers the cap created by the body lift)
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From: cairo,ga
You can fit 35x12.50's on a 04-06 4x4 pretty easily. You can fit them using only a 2.5 inch leveling kit, if you use the OEM wheels. You can also fit them by using a 3 inch Performance Accessories body lift. However, I'm told that a body lift is much harder to install on the new F-150's than on the 97-03's.
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From: off the path in Louisiana
here are the tech notes for the performance accessories 3" body lift kit part number 70063. so far the best deal that i've found is sportztrailers. their phone number is 866-922-0093 ext 106
i think they are selling it for $230 including shipping.
IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO DRILL THE FRONT TWO BODY BUSHING SLEEVES OUT TO 1/2" FOR NEW BOLT CLEARANCE.
FRONT AND REAR BUMPER BRACKETS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS KIT.
MODIFICATION TO THE FRONT FRAME HORNS WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE THE FRONT BUMPER USING THE BUMPER BRACKETS INCLUDED.
WILL NOT FIT VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE.
STEERING EXTENSION INCLUDED.
REAR BUMPER BRACKETS ARE TO ENHANCE APPEARANCE ONLY, BUMPER CANNOT BE USED FOR TOWING.
GAP GUARDS AVAILABLE AND SOLD SEPARATELY FOR THIS APPLICATION.
FRONT BUMPER CAN BE RAISED USING STOCK BUMPER BRACKETS.
i think they are selling it for $230 including shipping.
IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO DRILL THE FRONT TWO BODY BUSHING SLEEVES OUT TO 1/2" FOR NEW BOLT CLEARANCE.
FRONT AND REAR BUMPER BRACKETS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS KIT.
MODIFICATION TO THE FRONT FRAME HORNS WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE THE FRONT BUMPER USING THE BUMPER BRACKETS INCLUDED.
WILL NOT FIT VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE.
STEERING EXTENSION INCLUDED.
REAR BUMPER BRACKETS ARE TO ENHANCE APPEARANCE ONLY, BUMPER CANNOT BE USED FOR TOWING.
GAP GUARDS AVAILABLE AND SOLD SEPARATELY FOR THIS APPLICATION.
FRONT BUMPER CAN BE RAISED USING STOCK BUMPER BRACKETS.