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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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I'm looking to lift my f150 about 2inches all around but then i also want to level it off to get rid of the rake. Its an 03 f150 extended cab, 4.6L v8, 5-speed and its 4x4. So basically I'm looking for a 4in/2in lift kit but i haven't seen much around. What is the best way to do what I'm trying to do?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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no body lift

I don't want to do a body lift.
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I'm looking to lift my f150 about 2inches all around but then i also want to level it off to get rid of the rake. Its an 03 f150 extended cab, 4.6L v8, 5-speed and its 4x4. So basically I'm looking for a 4in/2in lift kit but i haven't seen much around. What is the best way to do what I'm trying to do?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Well what your asking isn't really an option with out the bl. You can turn up your tbars to level it or go past level and then get a new rear block to level it out. Otherwise you'll need a full lift giving you 4-6" all around
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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i didn't really want to crank the t-bars because it already rides like crap but i think thats what i'm going to do, crank the t-bars and then do a lift, i don't know yet, im still researching everything.
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Well what your asking isn't really an option with out the bl. You can turn up your tbars to level it or go past level and then get a new rear block to level it out. Otherwise you'll need a full lift giving you 4-6" all around
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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Rancho's kit is a 4/3. You could use 1" shorter blocks to get a 4/2.

http://www.gorancho.com/products/sus...03_f1504wd.php
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GATORB8
Rancho's kit is a 4/3. You could use 1" shorter blocks to get a 4/2.

http://www.gorancho.com/products/sus...03_f1504wd.php
I agree.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Thanks. ill look into that.
Originally Posted by GATORB8
Rancho's kit is a 4/3. You could use 1" shorter blocks to get a 4/2.

http://www.gorancho.com/products/sus...03_f1504wd.php
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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actually just thinking now, would i be able to get 2in lift torsion bar keys then crank those up another 2 inch then get 4 inch lift blocks? I have no idea, would that work?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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you can buy a tuff country lift for like $209 ....it includes the 2.5 inch lift keys and a replacement 4 inch block for the rear
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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thanks, i'll look into it.
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you can buy a tuff country lift for like $209 ....it includes the 2.5 inch lift keys and a replacement 4 inch block for the rear
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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thanks, i'll look into it.
Why on earth would you spend $200 on a product that allows you to do something that is free? Plus it will destroy your ride quality and wear out your front end faster. Just crank up the torsion bars with the OEM keys.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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i dont think cranking up my stock torsion bar keys up 4 inch is a great idea.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Lightbulb

I think what I'm going to do is get this lift kit: http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...-lift-kit.html which 2in front and back using torsion keys and lift blocks and because my rake is only an inch i'm just going to crank the 2inch lift torsion keys up an inch and that will hopefully give me a truck that is lifted 2 inches and leveled out.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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You may want to research ball joint and CV joint replacement before you buy that kit.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lightningx54
I think what I'm going to do is get this lift kit: http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...-lift-kit.html which 2in front and back using torsion keys and lift blocks and because my rake is only an inch i'm just going to crank the 2inch lift torsion keys up an inch and that will hopefully give me a truck that is lifted 2 inches and leveled out.
Let me know how that works out and pics...im doing the 4 inch blocks in the back of mine..i already have a ready lift leveling kit
 
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