hello all, as you can see im new on this forum. I just got my first truck which is a 2000 f150, 2WD single cab short bed. this truck is pretty much a ranger with swag. I'm looking to raise it a bit but not wanting to go overboard. I'm looking to get around 7inchs total and this is how i believe i should go about doing it


3inch body lift (blocks) <--- $320
1 inch torsion crank <--- $0
higher profile tires after that <---- depends

if ya'll have any suggestions on how to go about doing this or any other tricks or tips on how to get a little more height please let me kno!

 

2wd = no torsion bars
but you have a few other options
3.5" lift spindles with 3" BL = 6.5"
lift spindles and 2" lift coils = 5.5"
lift spindles and coil spacers
basic 6" lift
lift spindles, 3" lift coils and aftermarket upper A arm = 6.5"
Fabtech 7.5" crossmember lift
it just depends how much you want to spend

 

I dont think that 2wd has torsion bars. and are you planning on installing the body lift yourself? if not the labor is very expensive. Withouth the 1" torsion crank I see 3 inches. where did you want to get the other 4?

Just throwin it out there but I also have a 2wd and I got a 6" skyjacker lift for 1100.

 

I think he is including the increased tire size in his total lift, but I don't think he realizes that for every inch larger in tire diameter he will only get 1/2 inch taller truck. Not to mention that a 3" BL would not allow for 8" larger tires, not even close.

 

exactly what I was thinking...

 

If you on a budget and not doing the install yourself definitely skip the body lift. Just go with the springtech 6.5 lift and if that still isn't high enough start saving for a body lift to go on then.

 

springtech 6.5 = $800
3inch body lift =$300

thats almost 10 inches up which should be great! should allow for 34's

 

Um 10 inches would clear 37s. If you only want 34s you only need about 5.5" of lift.

 

33's or 35's would look fine on a 4x2 with a 6.5 inch lift.

 

Look at Buxton91's truck. He has pictures of it at 3", 5", and I think 9.5" now. That way you can get an idea of how high you wanna go.

 

There was a transformation thread out there on mine but i think the pic links got messed up. But I've got most of my pics saved on my computer so just let me know what setup your wanting to look at and I'll post pics. I've got pics of stock with 33's, 1.5" with 33's, 5" with 33's, 8" with 33's, 8" with 35's, 9.5" with 35's, and 9.5" with 37's.

 

Haha yea, I figured you'd be the best example of every combo possible with our body style and 2wd.

 

Haha, that's what happens when you don't go all out the first time around. 1.5" Daystar and AAL will be going on as soon as I find some time to do the gear swap.