Looking to install a small lift kit on my 99 F150 2wd. I want something like a 2" lift, nothing major. What would be the best way of accomplishing this? Also, how could I level the truck out? 2" front/1.5" back? What size tires would I be able to run without clearance issues? Again, nothing major wanted. Just some 31s or so. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

 

I'd go with 2 inch Daystar coil spring spacers which should level the truck and allow you to easily clear 265.75-16's (32x10.50)

 

Thanks for the response. What about the rear? Would I leave it alone? Also, on Daystar's site, I see a 1.5" and a 2.5" spacer, but not a 2" one for my year??? Would I need new shocks, or should the stock units work? Those 265s should fit on my stock 16" wheels with no problems, correct? Sorry for all the questions. I'm a Mustang guy who finally decided to do a little work on my truck.

 

I would go with the 1.5 inch spacer. You can't lift the front of your truck over 2 (or maybe 2.5 inches) with spacers or springs without new upper control arms because it won't align correctly. As for the rear, the spacer should put you close to level, but if you want the rear higher, just install a lift block. Also the 265/75-16's with fit your OEM 16x7 wheels and your truck with or without the lift.

 

OK. So, the Daystar Comfort Ride 1.5" spring spacer kit sounds like a plan. No new shocks needed, correct? I had no idea that a 32" tire would clear at stock ride height. Thanks again.

 

No, new shocks are not necessary.

 

you can align it with a 2.5 inch spacer if your alignment tech knows what hes doing. (and having a camber bolt). some dumbasses cant tell their own asses from a hole in the ground and ive been through that kind of trouble doing my alignment (i hav ea unique suspension, but perfectly within the bounds of alignable)

call http://skgmotorsports.com and have them set you up with a 2" or 2.5" spacer. they are metal unlike daystar and are much tougher

 

jst

 

Just my .02 cents.....

I installed 3" lift spindles in front which kept my factory geometry. The only thing though is that it pushed my wheels out about 1/2". I used 2" lift blocks for the back. Make sure you get iron blocks with the correct pinion angle and not the aluminum ones. I found a combo kit (spindles+blocks) on ebay for about $300. Gave the truck a nice high stock look.

 

heres mine w/ 1.5" spacer and a 3" bodylift. tires are 265/75/16's.

 

What difference does the type of metal make, other than Galvanic corrosion?

 

Some lift blocks are very poorly made. Usually, the cheap ones are made from aluminum.

 

The aluminum blocks are lighter but tend to crack under the stress of a heavy load you may hauling. Sorta like what would happen if you over torqued a bolt on anything aluminum (ex. manifold).