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Old May 3, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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I've got a 3.5" spindle lift with 285/75/16's and no rubbing at all. Its got a good aggressive stance, but not as high as I would like. still love it though with all that extra clearance. check the sig and gallery for pics.

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Old May 17, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue150
lil Man,
What size leveling kit do you have? 2 or 2.5?
I have the 2.5 inch and I got them from http://www.roughcountry.com/ford_f150_leveling.html

I have had no problems with them at all.

Fish yes it is 2004 stx so the info is above for you to see.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by f150Lariatc
Also, if u just want the 3 inches plus 2 why dont u ditch the idea of a body lift and just get the spindle lift? The spindle lift will be much cheaper plus its all suspension. Look on ebay for Doestch Spindle 3.5 inch lift. I had this lift on my previous truck. I think it was about 200 something for the lift.

Just the more logical decision IMO.

that "spindle lift" can you add that to a body lift and leveled? and will it add too much stress to all the other "parts" or isnt it even possible lol sorry i dont know alot...plus i see ur from SA..used to live there for like 3 years...ahh i miss that town
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Yes, you can combine a spindle lift with a leveling kit and a body lift.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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sweet thank you f150online.com god lol

i guess that would be cheaper then adding a lift for nooow.

3 inch body lift
2.5 leveling kit
3.5 spindle lift

by the way wandell those bilsteins*shocks would work with the spindle?
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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I did the 3.5" spindle and 2" coil spacer with a 3" block in the rear. Worked perfect for me, and was alot less than the 7.5" fabtech. and I was only a inch lower.
Im on a work pc or i would put up a pic, but you can find it in the thread for lifted regular cabs.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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sweet..thanks bro..im all excited now.."thank god for the irs check" haha
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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Here it is....
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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nice truck sir..

by the way..the spindle doesnt even come in the 06 does it?

if not..whats another good way to get some inches?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mainguy21
nice truck sir..

by the way..the spindle doesnt even come in the 06 does it?

if not..whats another good way to get some inches?
I have been looking for a spindle lift also for a 2004 NBS and can't find it. I don't think they make one. And a leveling kit is another way to get a little lift.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Right. No one makes a spindle lift for the 04-08's.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wandell
Right. No one makes a spindle lift for the 04-08's.
That is what i thought and it would be great if they did....
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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I went this route on my 2000 F150 2wd Long Bed -

3 inch spindle kit ( rough country ) ; included the front spindles and rear blocks. A lot of people don't like the RC kits, btu I have to say it's really strong and has not given me a single problem ...

I also got my mind set on 305/70/16's on 16x8's. Ordered them and found that I needed to cut somewhat into the inner fender well and remove some metal. It's all inside and behind the fender, but i was hearing it on tight turns and seeing s a few gauge marks here and there.

I also noticed that on level ground, the front was sitting a little lower,so I got new springs and a set of 1 inch daystar spacers. Springs alone would have made the 305's JUST fit without needing to cut ... The 1 inch was like $30 , so what the heck ...

Too bad, cause I already began eyeing up the 3inch body lift was well ... 6 inches is the highest I can do without having my wife bitch ...

She goes for paint tomorrow ...
 
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