3 inch body lift bad or good
im planning on installing it om my 05 f150 good idea or bad cant go suspension to exspensive and please post pics so i can see how it would look like thanks and would i be able to fit 35s
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a spacer kit would be cheaper than a B/L and alot less time consumin if you wanna look into that
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I started with a leveling kit and after i added a body lift. All in all, i should have put a 6'' suspension lift... In the end it's almost the same price, but the suspension lift look better.Don't forget that the installation for the body lift cost a lot...
Close to 800$ for installation + 450$ for the body lift + 100$ for the gap guard + 180$ for the leveling kit + 100$ for leveling kit installation.All Canadian price. So 16xx$ in total, you can find suspension lift for that price... Leveling kit + body lift = 35'' fit with minor rubbing. Well with my wheel setup (17x9 with 5'' of back spacing) http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...8Avril2008.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Avril20082.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Avril20081.jpg |
if you're not going to do the install yourself with some buddies, you're really not saving much paying for a body lift, gap guards, install, versus a basic 6'' procomp and installing it yourself...
remember true clearance is only gained by picking up the axles. this is only accomplished via bolting on oversized tires. however, the suspension lift and 35's has the advantages of increased track width, more frame to ground clearance, increased suspension travel, retention of the ideal suspension angles, better cosmetics, etc vs. a body lift, a leveling kit, and 35's. |
Originally Posted by minimonster17
(Post 3463145)
remember true clearance is only gained by picking up the axles. this is only accomplished via bolting on oversized tires. however, the suspension lift and 35's has the advantages of increased track width, more frame to ground clearance, increased suspension travel, retention of the ideal suspension angles, better cosmetics, etc vs. a body lift, a leveling kit, and 35's.
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i'm in the same boat on my truck, I have a 3'' body lift on it now, and am unhappy w/ the roughness in ride from cranking the torsion bars all the way, in addition to the damage done to my cv's and ball joints. i'm actually planning on taking the body lift off (myself) and bolting on a 6'' suspension lift because of the benefits i mentioned. that way my truck won't look ridiculous w/ 9'' and 35's, lol.
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Atleast yours ain't the 04 +. No way i'm taking off the body lift on my truck. The shop took 12 hours to put it on. :p
But maybe i'll save the money and change the truck in 1 or 2 years for a diesel F250 or F150 ecoboost... I'll see. |
There are some crazy prices on this forum. My bodylift cost me $750 installed that's about $350 for the install. The leveling kit is only $120 with maybe $100 install. Depending on your budget, that is way cheaper than getting a suspension lift plus install, but I would recommend the suspension lift if you can afford it. 35's will work easy with this setup if you have a 4X4, if not just a little trimming should do the trick for a 2WD.
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Originally Posted by minimonster17
(Post 3463157)
i'm in the same boat on my truck, I have a 3'' body lift on it now, and am unhappy w/ the roughness in ride from cranking the torsion bars all the way, in addition to the damage done to my cv's and ball joints. i'm actually planning on taking the body lift off (myself) and bolting on a 6'' suspension lift because of the benefits i mentioned. that way my truck won't look ridiculous w/ 9'' and 35's, lol.
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Hey Cashel, we are going to have to meet up when I get back from Iraq, maybe get together a bunch of us on here with lifted F-150's.
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Cashel, I can't afford the fuel, or at least i think i can't. maybe i'll travel convert to the dark side with some 38'' BFG KM2's, or Toyos. Regearing is another expense, maybe you can see if your friend will hook me up on an install. R+R would be no problem for me.
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Originally Posted by blackoutf150
(Post 3463064)
im planning on installing it om my 05 f150 good idea or bad cant go suspension to exspensive and please post pics so i can see how it would look like thanks and would i be able to fit 35s
https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...e-pics-018.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...e-pics-017.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...e-pics-019.jpg |
Im not sure why people say that by the time you pay for a body lift, leveling kit, and installation of those you could have just got the suspension lift. I say BS. Heres the reasons.
1. Most 04+ suspension lifts ive seen are close to 2k 2. After that 2k you still have to pay for install. (if the person is gonna pay for install of a body lift he's probably gonna pay to install the suspension lift) 3. Most suspenion lifts require a certain backspacing/offset wheel leveling kits and body lifts can retain stock wheels if need be. 4. the suspension lift install will run 500+ depending on the shop. Fact of the matter is you can pay for parts and intall of a BL+leveling kit and still not add up to the amount of a suspension lift and install. But unless you install the body lift and leveling kit yourself its not really worth it. I would never pay that amount of money for that. Just save up and get the rest of the money for a suspension lift and install. if you cant install the body lift |
Several people here have found the standard 6 inch Pro Comp lift for right at $1000. A lot have also had suspension kits installed for about $500.
The PA body lift for the 04-08's is about $300 and several people have paid around $1000to have a body lift installed. |
even on the 97-03's several people have reported paying $700 out the door for a body lift install... i bought a used fabtech for that price. just sayin'...:smoke:
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The suspension would be much more worth it. Reasons have pretty much been explained, but more suggestions always help. The BL would be cheaper, but shops do charge twice to three times more the price you bought the BL for. No idea what truck you have becuase you have not stated it in your information, but 97 - '03s BL installs are a little easier than 04+ trucks, but your still in for a hell of a install job. Theres alot of nuts and bolts and angles to get at.
A full suspension lift of about $1,000 - $2,000 would run $500 - $800 installed depending, which is much more than a $1,000 BL, but, the advantages of the suspension lift ( better clearance, smooth ride, looks more rugged... ) need to fall into your preferences for what you want, looks, or clearance.
Originally Posted by 04F150supercrew
(Post 3464282)
I have a level kit and a 3in body lift ... 35" tires...wheels have 4.5" back spacing ... alot of trimming was needed to make the tire rub go away
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I am very happy with my 3" body lift. I found it onsale for $188.00 plus shipping. I also installed a 3" spindle lift (I have a 4x2). I installed both by myself with a little bit of help from my wife and 3 1/2 year old son:) I am glad to know that I saved so much money by doing it myself. I need to convince my wife that I saved so much money so that I can do something else like: add a valence with fog lights, expy console, driving lights etc... I am sure some of you feel my pain. I still need to update my signature pic. I have reinstalled the side steps and the front valence. It just needs a bath now!
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i feel your pain, bro. i just bought a used 6'' fabtech for my truck, and my fiance doesn't even know about it, or won't until after I install the kit on my truck, lol.
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smart man!
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thanks to all i think im gonna have a body lift cause i gotta buy wider tires i only have 285/70/17extreame mt so im gonna buy iroks and i dont get it when people say you could see your frame when you body lift please help what there talking about pics would be good thanks oh ya its gonna cost me 2600for 33s iroks and body lift
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On some trucks with body lifts, the main frame rails show really bad. Our's are not bad at all. They are easily hidden completely with nerf bars or step boards.
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minimonster17- where did you go to find a used lift? Thanks!
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i bought my used fabtech from Lolito, who switched to a DBR long travel suspension.
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tires rubbing
Originally Posted by 04F150supercrew
(Post 3464282)
I have a level kit and a 3in body lift ... 35" tires...wheels have 4.5" back spacing ... alot of trimming was needed to make the tire rub go away... heres some pics for ya !!:thumbsup:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...e-pics-018.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...e-pics-017.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...e-pics-019.jpg Thanks |
I have 3.5" spacers in the front and 2" blocks in the rear of an 06 with 35" tires and have slight rubbing in the front. I trimmed the front part of the wheel well but the back/inside of the front wheel wells is more than plastic, how do I trim that to eliminate rubbing?
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