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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Lifting a 99' F150 2WD

I have a stock 99' 2wd F150 and would like to know what would be the best thing to do to it in order to achieve that 4x4 look? I know body spacers and such but these only go up to 1 1/2" from what I've found. Anybody have any info?

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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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i have a coil spacer on my 97 2wd. it sits about a 1/2 inch lower than level(1/2 inch lower in front) but its still about 2 inches lower than a 4x4 overall. u can get a 2 inch block for the rear and a 3.5 inch spindle for the front which should put u right about 4x4 level.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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Any site links or anything you could send me too?

Would I have to buy any new control arms and such?

And not necessarily 4x4 level but the truck level overall.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Hey man ive got a 99 2wd F150. I bought a 3 inch pro comp spindle lift for it. It is now discontinued. But anyways, i put that 3 inch lift on there, and then i got new wheels and tires. 285/75/16. You will have rubbing on those tires with a 3 inch lift. It doesnt come with new upper control arms, but you will need to put a camber kit on there. I had to put a camber kit on the front and rear of my truck. To get rid of the rubbing, i got a used set of fabtech upper control arms and put daystar once inch spacers up front. That helped out a lot. If you can find a kit with 3.5 inch spindles then you should be fine. you will rub a little now and then but nothin major at all. I hope this helps. Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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fabtech and rough country make spindle lifts, fabtechs site says u need a 1.5" block i think to make it level, no a arms needed. if u just want it to be level the coil spacer or longer coils is the best u can do without new a arms
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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to quote fabtech "To complete this kit please select a block and u-bolt kit from below. Most F150 trucks running the 3.5" lift spindle will sit level with the addition of a 1.5" rear block kit. If you prefer having the rear higher than the front we strongly recommend the 3" rear block. For west coast customers that prefer the front higher than the rear a 1" block is recommended." this if for their 3.5" spindle kit. my coil spacer is made by daystar and i got it for around $70
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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I'd install a 3 inch body lift and lift spindles and be taller than a 4x4 personally.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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mines a 99 2wd also with 12"s of lift
 
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