i know this may be stupid but whats the difference in a pro comp 6" stage 1, 2wd and 4wd. there is a guy on this forum selling a 4wd and i have a 2wd. is it just the hole in the spindle for the driveshafts? anyone know? would it work?

 

great question, cant wait to get a response. i have a 2wd as well and never thought of that.

 

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vegas08f150, i also have a 2wd f150, and was wondering although when i went to get an estimate for a lift, the shop guy told me that he had an 8" kit for a 4wd but said he could make it work, although im not sure how much truth there is to this statement! its not the technicality you wanted but hope this helps!

 

Won't work. The spindles are different. The 4wd spindle has a hole for the driveshaft. The 2wd has a stub for the rotor to mount to.

4wd kit


2wd kit

 

not to mention all the diff drop brackets and hardware that would just get thrown away. If your looking for a cheap 6" 2wd lift check this kit out http://http://www.doetsch-shocks.com scroll down to 2wd kits, click on 04-06 f150, all shops locally sell and install this kit, you can find it on ebay for ~1100 shipped. you can email them for a parts list of EVERY nut and bolt they include which is everything, even brake line drop brackets. i haven't "used" this kit but have seen it in person and it seems like a very well built kit.

 

I also have a 2WD. When shopping for my kit, I did my homework, and made my choice based upon quality of the kit, price, and feedback that I got from several different shops and installers.

Some of the lift kits came recommended, and others had less than stellar reputations. More than one installer mentioned that a specific brand didn't fit well out of the box, and that they usually had a lot of cutting, grinding, and modifying to make the parts work. The wisdom was that it was better to get a kit that worked out of the box. Some of the manufacturers had a better reputation for research & development, quality control, and durability. Some kits were known for returning to the shop because parts broke off. Now it's accepted that hard use can result in breaking parts off any kit, but some kits broke more than others. Even if they had a good warranty and were willing to send out free replacement parts under warranty, it was better to start with something that just wasn't going to break.

Living on the West Coast, local shops thought that it was easier to deal with a West Coast manufacturer because of product support and availability of parts. It just so happened that the two that everyone liked, Fabtech & CST, were both located right here in California.

Another consideration was whether to go with a stage 1 or stage 2 kit. I was able to locate a stage 2 kit, w/ adjustable coilovers, for about $500 more. $500 is a lot when you're talking about some stage 1 kits going for under $1,500, and the stage 2 at over $2,000. But once I factored in the cost of re-gearing, alignment, mounting & balancing, new wheels & tires, + kit installation; $500 did not seem as much when compared to my $5,000 budget.

I have a Fabtech w/ adjustable coilovers + steering stabilizer. The cost began to go down once the shop I worked with found out that I was serious about getting everything done, and at one time. They gave me steep discounts on labor for installation, as well as price reductions on the lift kit, gears, differential cover, et cetera. Don't be afraid to ask for a discount. Negotiate the package price if you can get everything from one shop. The more you're willing to buy, the more they should be able to sweeten up the deal for you.

 

thanks alot guys. yea ive been wanting to get some sort of stage 2 with coilovers but its just so expensive. im in iraq right now and when i get back i gotta spend all my deployment money on a wedding and new furniture. just trying to find some shortcuts and cheap ways i can spoil myself after my 2nd tour in less than 2 yrs. haha again thanks