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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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Leaf springs

I have a 2006 2wd f150 and am adding a fabtech 6" lift to it. I would like to then raise the back another 2-3" with leaf springs above the 4" blocks. I was wondering what brands you could reccommend to achieve the 2.5-3" lift in the rear, how much it would cost, and where i can get them for a good price. If you could let me know and leaf all the info that would be great, i am looking to purchase both the lift and springs in the next week or so and getting them installed in the next couple weeks. Thank you.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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2 options both allow for better ride and lessen body roll High Arch Leaf spring packs skyjacker makes 6in ones just dont use the blocks $280 each or you can add add a leafs $65-80 in combination with your lift blocks they add 2.5 to 3in if money is no prob go high arch springs

i went addaleafs but im a poor Marine
 
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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so where is a good place to get the add-a-leaf, and what brand would you go with, i am thinking about the add-a-leaf, its a little cheaper, and money is a little tight so i think for 60-100 would be perfect. just asking for any suggestions for brands and places to buy.

i am going add-a-leafs but i am a poor student.
 

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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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so where is a good place to get the add-a-leaf, and what brand would you go with, i am thinking about the add-a-leaf, its a little cheaper, and money is a little tight so i think for 60-100 would be perfect. just asking for any suggestions for brands and places to buy.

i am going add-a-leafs but i am a poor student.
check this site out...

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/B...003426/c-10101
 
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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thank you, my only question now is how do i know the height i will recieve from them, most of them show payload capacity change, not height, and im looking for a specific height of 2.5-3". The payload is definatly an added benefit because i trailer a boat, but i need the height for sure to level me out, let me know if you can, thank you!
 
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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thank you, my only question now is how do i know the height i will recieve from them, most of them show payload capacity change, not height, and im looking for a specific height of 2.5-3". The payload is definatly an added benefit because i trailer a boat, but i need the height for sure to level me out, let me know if you can, thank you!

jwc prices a bit high in my taste i like summit racing i bought mind there add a leafs add payload and height where helper springs only payload
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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i am going add-a-leafs but i am a poor student.
Im right there with you buddy
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Im right there with you buddy
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Least we all have great trucks love your painted grille plan on doing the same
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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yah, and thanks, my next project with my grill, im trying to get my hands on two more grills, and experiment with removing the emblem housing, and glueing in a replacement section of honeycomb. Basically deleting the whole ford emblem. Then i can just swap out the whole grill core, and can easily return it back to stock if needed, or i dont like the way it looks.
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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cant wait to see it
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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05 F150 4x2 fab 6" lift

just so you know I just installed a 6" on my 4x2 05 F150 and the rear blocks are only 2". I also have half of a new 6" fabtech lift for your truck, partial kit I can sell to you for cheap
 

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 07:28 AM
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just so you know I just installed a 6" on my 4x2 05 F150 and the rear blocks are only 2". I also have half of a new 6" fabtech lift for your truck, partial kit I can sell to you for cheap

whats it missing???
 
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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i have heard its a 4" block, are you sure its only 2" because if thats the case then after the kit the trucks would sit nose 2" higher than rear, that would look ridiculous.... it doesnt seem right
 
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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they do come with 4in blocks i dont know where he is coming up with that
 
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