im in highschool and do minimal offroading.
i have about 3300 to do whatever to my truck
i have a 2001 f150 screw 2wd

if i level and put a spindle lift will i need new shocks and control arms like 4wheelparts.com says? or will i be fine?

any suggestions

thanks

 

Aftermarket control arms are usually only needed if you lift the front over 2 inches using a spacer or lift springs. However, you may need adjustable camber bolts to get the alignment correct. I'd install them anyway since they are only about $40. You don't have to have new shocks either.

 

are they needed for the bilstein 5100 shocks?? because i dont want to to have to buy conttrol arms.

 

I have an 06 with a 2.5 inch AS level kit and AS 3 inch rear blocks.

I am very happy with it. And with a little triming and 3/16 inch wheel spacers I was able to clear 325/60/20's in my factory 20's!!

I do however still plan to do a lift kit down the road. Most likely the 4 inch Rancho kit. So I can still run my factory wheels. And so that rather then 6 inch the height of my bed won't be overly tall for when I am lifting things in and out etc... Which is offten with work.

I don't do much off roading either.

 

The 97-03 4x2's do not have coilover shocks, so Bilsteins or any other shock isn't gonna give you any different ride height. As long as you don't go with a coilspring spacer or lift coils that lift the front over 2 inches you will not have to have new upper control arms.

 

if i get a 2 inch spacer and a 3.5 inch spindle lift will i be able to run 315x75rx16s? or should i just go with a 6 inch kit???

also what size rear block would i need to get to level out the truck? would all the extra parts i need cost about as much as the rcd 6 inch kit off of ntw.com?

 

You could fit 315/75-16's (35x12.50) with a 2 inch spacer and 3.5 spindles, but it would be really tight and you would have to use the right wheel (like the OEM 16x7's or an aftermarket 16x8 with 4.5 inches of backspacing). Personally, I'd also add a 3 inch body lift if you want 35's. As for cost, go online and compare prices.

 

i cant do a body they cost to much to install in my area. about 600-800 depending on how hard it is for the shop. also where can i buy spindles besides ebay cause ive never seen a sight with them??/

 

Most off road truck accessory shops should have lift spindles. I guess they are not as heavily advertised now because our body style truck has been outta production since 2003. They used to be very popular and advertised constanly. Also, be sure to ask how much any particular spindle will increase track width. Some increase it more than others. You can usuallly find good deals on Doestch spindles on EBay.

 

ok cool. well ill have to talk to the shop that im going to but if im not i guess ill go with the 6 inch rcd kit off of 4wheelonline.com.